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Helen Baker

Helen Baker is a licenced Australian financial adviser and author of two books: On Your Own Two Feet – Steady Steps to Women’s Financial Independence and On Your Own Two Feet Divorce – Your Survive and Thrive Financial Guide. Proceeds from the books’ sales are donated to charities supporting disadvantaged women. Helen is among the one per cent of financial planners who hold a master’s degree in the field.

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How innovation can drive your bottom line

Innovation is about new products or services: an entirely new concept, a unique solution to a problem, or an improved ta...
Innovators, innovation

Five ways to use innovation to drive your bottom line

Innovation is effectively calculated risk-taking – testing something different and quantifiably measuring the outcomes.

Stay fine, fit and on the money

The viability of any business is its financial health. so it is critical to step back and review the numbers.
financial wellness, financial health check, business health measures

Why you need to conduct an end-of-year business financial health review

Christmas is a time of thanksgiving - consider how you plan to acknowledge those who have helped your business survive (...

Five key financial mistakes SMEs should avoid in 2022

Cashflow is king (or killer!) in business - it’s crucial to know your numbers, have good recordkeeping practices and dev...

Managing the money

Eight common financial mistakes small-business owners often make, and how they can be avoided.
super

The dangers of not paying yourself super as a business owner

Not investing in super in your younger days means you don’t benefit from the compounding effect over the rest of your wo...

Five ways to spoil your business post Valentine’s Day

The aftermath of Valentine's Day is a good opportunity to remind yourself why you do what you do and to fall in love wit...

The power of six

These are uncertain times and we can see the world changing before our eyes, yet there is a thing we know for sure won’t...

Five common money mistakes SME owners need to avoid this financial year

Overlooking government grants and assistance is one of the most common money mistakes SME owners make, with millions of ...