Business

Comments from REIWA

For the March quarter of 2008, REIWA recorded a fall in the median house price of around 3 per cent. REIWA President Rob Druitt said the ‘retraction in price was caused by a combination of factors including interest rate rises, a drop in overall consumer confidence and a record number of listings now on the market.’ (more…)

The past few weeks have seen a lot of public debate about Perth’s future. As part of the Perth International Arts Festival, a selection of artists, architects and planners were given billboard space across our city to present images and comments in The Architect’s Project. Around the same time, and to many people’s surprise, the State Government released a design concept for the Perth Waterfront - and this time, it should actually see the light of day. (more…)

Well you’ve had the first date. Which means your next date is clearly with a moving van. Problem is, who gets to budge up their precious collection of vintage erotica that is so perfect just there make way for the extra power tools? And who can’t bring their favourite purple couch because the green one that goes with the rug is just fine thanks and it is soooo right just over there where it’s always been? (more…)

Ready to settle down? That nesting instinct kicking in? Here’s the perfect space for those looking to nestle down with their special someone. Located on a wonderful character street set back from a main road, it’s hidden away in sanctuary of North Perth – making it oh so close to the metro shopping hubs of Leederville, Mt Hawthorn and Fitzgerald Street. Cosmopolitan? And how! (more…)

This year has been punctuated by far too many moves. After finally securing a rental house for under $300/week – and yes, at that price it is infested with termites – my thoughts tentatively drifted to the possibility of living in the same accommodation for more than three months (!). With this in mind, I set about making myself at home. (more…)

In my younger and less sensible days, I believed that Christmas was a time for extraordinary extravagance, a time to treat everyone I was friends with or even friendly with to a present or two. The spending was not limited to presents for others, as I bought presents for myself to compensate for any ‘dodgy’ presents my less retail-savvy friends would naturally buy. (more…)

Ask any business owner why they are in business, and at least part of their answer is bound to include the following three words – to make money. So, how does a business know if it is making money? Do they wait until their annual visit to the accountant at the end of financial year to find out? Well, it would be a bit late then to discover the answer is no…

That is why it is wise to review business performance on a regular basis. One good way to do this is to use ‘Ratio Analysis’. Over the next two months, I will explain and examine the different ratios that businesses can use. For my first month of Ratios, I will turn my attention to two ratios – Gross Profit Ratio and Net Profit Ratio – that can be computed month to month or quarterly to track a business’s performance and health. (more…)

You: Have gone from the Pink Palaces and drunken stumblings home from Connies in the 90’s to – ten broken hearts and a real and respectable job later – the Castle of today

Me: Nestled between the Albany Bell Castle itself and the river in the castle grounds, I’m a superb apartment perfect for the idyllic gay lifestyle. Low maintenance, with Blanco appliances and way-better-than-anything-your-ex-ever-had river views of course. With my French-style shutters everyday we spend together will remind you of holidaying on the Riviera. (more…)

Inner city, well almost! Developed about 10 years, this Ascot (not to be confused with Ascot Waters) subdivision was popular with our community then… and still is, judging by the number of rainbow stickers seen on the back windows of cars.

With decent sized green title blocks around the 500sqm mark and plenty of greenery and parks providing the perfect lifestyle for your average dog-loving GLBTI community member, the area’s popularity is no surprise. (more…)

Financial reports summarize a business record for a given period of time and are used by bankers, potential lenders and the ATO (Australian Taxation Office) to assess the worth and profitability of the business and check that it complies with legislation. While many business owners may view financial reports as another red tape headache, these reports are in fact a useful tool in analysing the performance of a business. (more…)