By now, we all recognise the need to practice social (spatial) distancing and, where possible, self-isolation to stop the COVID-19 spread. What if you have no choice but to drive somewhere and get out of the car. It raises the question – how to
Freelancer. Contractor. Temp. Business Owner. Sole Trader. Entrepreneur. Gun for hire…. Okay maybe not that last one. Whatever you want to call it, today’s ever-present accessibility to portable computers, smart phones and (usually) decent internet has opened up a whole new range of
When you’re self-employed, there are many hats to wear and many things to learn about working on and in your business. One big consideration is incorporating your car into your financial equation and making that work for you. This article lays out the basics
The fires that stormed through our country from late 2019 into early 2020 have had devastating effects. On the environment, our animal population and entire Aussie communities. Hundreds of local businesses were also lost or damaged and as a result, can no longer operate
They’re right in front of us when we’re on the road but we rarely think about our windscreens unless we can’t see through them properly. Even then, hands up if you’ve spent days, months or even years driving around with a chip in your
After saving your pennies or arranging a loan, you may be in a position to buy yourself a new (at least to you) set of wheels. But before signing on the dotted line, there are a number of costs associated with your new purchase
With our long stretches of roads and massive land mass, Australia could’ve been created just for driving. There are about 19.5 million cars on our continent – and growing. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand the impact this might have
Claiming car expenses for business purposes. Ah yes. The tax deduction that seems to have ‘werk perk’ scrawled all over it. Yet, as any accountant or tax agent will tell you, it’s also the most misunderstood. When claimed incorrectly, it can have the
We’ve all experienced that moment, usually about a second too late, when your hand grasps a searing hot steering wheel. You howl in pain, curse the sun and may even let rip with a few creative words. And if kids are in the
Your car is one of the biggest financial and emotional investments you’ll ever make. You’ve likely spent thousands to acquire it and adore it for giving you the freedom to live as spontaneously (or not) as you like. You want to protect that spend
Statistically speaking, our cars are the most dangerous form of transport. Yet, because we rely on them every day we often don’t think twice about reaching for the keys. Ditto when it comes to handing over those keys to others. Have you considered the
The time you spend behind the wheel should be enjoyable and stress free, right? That can be a tall order when it comes to sharing your keys! One of the most irritating (and common) disadvantages of car sharing is dealing with the mess others