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So after reading a few other business threads wondering if anyone can help me out with a recommendation - after a customs broker to assist with bringing in stock from USA. No plant materials, food, or other questionables. Only bringing in about 6k worth at a time but need to do a few times per...

Not quite property finance :(:p But with a bub on the way we need to get another car (current vehicle, whilst used for work purposes has well and truly done it's time (200k k's in the last four and a bit years - now pushing 320k+, and also has only side facing seats in the rear (landcruiser...

The general feel on here is that most are investing to avoid having to use age pension or super at a set govt age. But from a taxation point of view (country can't really afford it) the below topic is of interest, especially as the country ages. I have specifically not made this a poll as I'd...

Increasingly in regional areas we're seeing a casualisation of the workforce - not necessarily part time or casual hours (although there's plenty of underemployment) but often work (even govt at any level) is via contract of 1 -2 years. I'm not as familiar with what is occurring in metro areas...

In the midst of setting up a new business. Know there's a few on here who have gone before in doing online sales, just wondering if anyone can point out what has or hasn't worked for them For other business we're currently running an open source site (more information than shopping cart) with...

Not sure if anyone's posted on this years annual biggest inappropriate use of statistical measurements so apologies if they have. Yet again demographia have unleashed their statistical inappropriateness on the cities, now they've included the regions. Given the high number of asset rich/...

Hoping someone can help me out - tenant has just moved out of property in Weston creek, gardens are a mess (and they have agreed to pay for clean up). I just need to find a decent gardener asap - any recommendations? Thanks in Advance

Hey Guys Our long term tenants are moving out next month. Up until now I've self managed and been fine, however have a lot more on my plate coming up over the next year or so as well as some time out of country. As such I've decided to get a property manager. Can anyone provide...

Thought I'd check for either positive or negative experiences before just booking someone out of yellow pages. I need to get the air conditioner at our IP in Canberra (Duffy) looked at - general service and also one of the fans won't stop turning (external unit). Can anyone recommend someone...

Hey Guys Well the reno is finally done! (almost). Time to get through a PM and get this thing advertised. Not happy with whom we used last time especially as the house was left a mess ("but you're renovating" was the attitude). So recommendations please? Thanks in Advance

Ok did a stupid thing and scheduled to work in Canberra from Tuesday this week to Tuesday the following week. Said yep right drive down is easy (need to drive due to equipment), Monday shouldn't be much traffic. forgot the public holiday :eek: Has anyone done the drive done either the Newell...

Given there is a few IT types around thought I'd ask. We're struggling a bit (to say the least) with our current Joomla guy. Stuff that should take 24hours max to get done (minor in his words) is taking up to two weeks to even get an answer back from him on. This is just about killing our...

We're looking at purchasing a house that has multiple leases (done by the room) - there have been no changes made to the house except for locks put on all doors. My preferred lender (due to work related discounts) will only value it a the standard rent rate for the area (still very good) but...

Hopefully this is allowed - easier than a Bunnings BBQ! I’m organising groups to run the aid stations at the Canberra Half Ironman this coming Sunday December 12th. We have had a group pull out at the last minute and are looking to replace them urgently. What would be required is to hand...

For those in the 'berra or just interested in stupidly long solo sports - World 24Hour Solo Mountain Bike Champs are on at Mt Stromlo this weekend. Start time midday Saturday finish midday Sunday. 2400+ competing in the teams event 400+ from 14 countries competing in the solos event. Even...

Bank (unknown) has taken posession next door - tennants have been removed, however couldn't tell me which bank it was that removed them. Any ideas on how to find out whom? Interested for purposes of development. thanks in advance

Looking at a house in ACT (Evatt), ideal in many ways but would need a double garage (two seperate roller doors rather than a single double door). Brick, two auto doors, would have to redo slab. Any ideas on rough approximation of costs? Will be contacting various companies over next few...

Picked up the Fin Review for first time in a while last week and have ended up getting it every day since as I'm enjoying the reading. Rest of my reading is online: Somersoft Courier Mail (quick scan) The - RiotAct (great for if you want to know what's happening in Canberra) Canberra...

Recently we moved into our rental in Brisbane. House was a mess and PM really didn't care but that's a whole other story. 13months ago I recieved a call stating that a new vanity was needed in the bathroom due to damage and some leaking. approved the works, it was duly taken off the rent...

Getting myself utterly confused here and hoping someone can help me out. For the purpose of dividends, should a share be sold between the ex div date and the record date, with settlement date post record date, does the seller still receive the dividend? (ASX trade) At this point in time...