In major cities like Sydney, the demand for houses and apartments is currently higher than supply which is resulting in a scarcity of properties, driving prices up and greater competition for affordable houses in desired locations. Without the right strategy, it can take you months or even years to … Read more about Seven creative ways to find a property
How to Negotiate a Pay Rise
The economy is improving and it may be an opportune time to ask for a pay rise. Before you meet with your management team and ask them to show you the money, do your research and follow these five negotiation tips. Know your market value Before you ask for a pay rise, you need to document how … Read more about How to Negotiate a Pay Rise
Five Healthy Snacks
Eating five or six meals across the day speeds up your metabolism and having healthy snacks at your disposal can stop binge eating or sneaking to the vending machine at 3pm. Choose from these healthy snacks below to fulfil those cravings and get you through the mid afternoon slump. Fresh … Read more about Five Healthy Snacks
Five Healthy Takeaway Options
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, men were more likely than women to be overweight, with 67% of men compared with 52% of women (aged 25 years and over) being overweight. Poor food choices can lead to obesity and while takeaway is convenient for a time poor working parent, … Read more about Five Healthy Takeaway Options
Ways to Outwit the Office Bully
Workplace bullying is still rife in Australian workplaces, a recent Drake International survey of over 800 Australia-wide employees has revealed. More than 50% of survey respondents had witnessed office bullying and over 25% had been a target of bullying at work themselves. Here are five strategies … Read more about Ways to Outwit the Office Bully
Seven Ways to Meet a New Partner
If you’re tired of the men or women you are meeting in the usual singles scenes such as bars and nightclubs, it may be time to broaden your horizons and try alternative locations for meeting a potential partner. Here are seven different ways to meet the person of your dreams. At your local gym A … Read more about Seven Ways to Meet a New Partner
What to Wear at the Office Christmas Party
The biggest dilemma at Christmas is not what to buy your boss or in-laws but what to wear to the Christmas party. This is no time to step outside the closet and try out a new look – think tried and tested. It’s like the equivalent of meeting the parents for the first time. You want to show a hint of … Read more about What to Wear at the Office Christmas Party
How To Break Up With Your Hairdresser
You’ve stayed together through the best and worst of times, split ends, numerous hairstyles and different hair colours but now the spark is missing, you’ve outgrown your current hairdresser and it’s time to move on. So how do you goodbye to your first love who held your hand through every break-up … Read more about How To Break Up With Your Hairdresser