There are plenty of incentives baked into the tax code for business and individuals -- to both assist with the day-to-day and invest in new gear. While it may not always make sense to claim a deduction, doing so can be a big help if you need some new tech.

No matter how brilliant your business idea or customer service may be, controlling costs will play a big role in your success or failure. Keeping your ongoing costs in check is vital to achieving profitability in the long run.

Cash flow is the lifeblood of every small business and can be the difference between businesses that survive and businesses that thrive. All businesses, no matter how big or small, face cash flow challenges – so it’s no surprise that long-term success and business growth can be linked to the ability to meet short term expense needs. It can also be hard to track incomings when you’re accepting payments in multiple forms — cash, credit and online.

When you're tackling something as emotionally and financially important as a home, it can be easy to lose perspective. But there are simple things you can do to remain on budget, from the muscle you hire to the bespoke touches.

Renovating your home yourself can be a great way to build skills and sense of accomplishment or ownership. Research shows

Occasionally I buy stuff online in the US. My motives are simple -- either Aussie stock is much more expensive or the items I'm interested in are simply unavailable in Australia.