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...
Feb 28, 2024
Five ways to use innovation to drive your bottom line
Innovation is effectively calculated risk-taking – testing something different and quantifiably measuring the outcomes.
Jun 6, 2023
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.
Mar 9, 2023
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 (...
Nov 3, 2022
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...
Feb 7, 2022
Managing the money
Eight common financial mistakes small-business owners often make, and how they can be avoided.
May 20, 2021
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...
Apr 28, 2021
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...
Feb 22, 2021
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...
Sep 4, 2020
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 ...
Aug 13, 2020