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With a property market recovery underway, most notably in Sydney and Melbourne, Australian investors are once again pursuing their love affair with property investing. For many investors, a popular way to invest directly in residential or commercial property is through their self-managed super fund (SMSF). In fact, ATO statistics show property is the third most popular assetRead more

Your financial well-being and plans for the future can be impacted by various economic events, so below is a video to assist you to stay up to date with the latest indicators. September was a month of continuing uncertainty for global markets. The ongoing US-China trade dispute, the looming Brexit deadline and a drone strikeRead more

Every small business owner wants their business to thrive, but it can be tough to keep the money coming in the door while staying on top of all the necessary paperwork. One way to ensure success is to understand the behaviours that separate a well-managed business from one that’s just muddling through. Surprising as itRead more

WHATS NEW?!!! Optima Partners and Lombardo & Co are pleased to announce that, as of 22nd July 2019 we have merged our businesses. This is a very exciting time for both companies, our employees and our clients. We hold similar values and philosophies, and this has led to a seamless transition that has resulted inRead more

With the rise of the gig economy, correctly working out whether you are hiring an employee or simply engaging an independent contractor has never been more important. Getting it wrong can be costly, as a recent court ruling shows. A Perth accommodation business was recently fined $60,000 after the High Court upheld an appeal byRead more

  Optima Partners and pHaccts are pleased to announce that as , as of 28 February 2019,we have merged our businesses. This is a very exciting time for both companies, our employees and our clients! We hold similar values and philosophies, and this has led to a seamless transition that has resulted in a largeRead more