30th May 2007
The juicy-looking yields you see in the newspaper aren't always what they seem.
Last issue we discussed some important questions to ask yourself before buying a stock on the basis of its dividend yield. This time we're going to focus on applying those ...
30th May 2007
Investing is all about laying out money now to receive more back in the future.
So the key questions are - how certain are you that you'll get your money back at all? If you do get your capital back, what sort of return are you likely to receive and wh...
30th May 2007
Share purchase plans are very popular these days. Small and large companies alike have been rushing to take advantage of them, with just a small sample including MYOB, Metcash, CBA and Bank of Queensland. The main reason for their growing popularity is th...
15th May 2007
Would you throw your money away? Worse still, would you throw your State of Origin tickets away? You could be doing both if you buy tickets with the idea of re-selling them at inflated prices. So intent are organisers on stopping the practice of scalping ...
15th May 2007
It's official! Cricket is the most popular sport in Australia. 59% (and rising) of Australians love to watch the daring feats of the Australian Test team, which finally surpasses the traditional popularity of swimming. Australia's triumph in winning the C...
15th May 2007
Those who purchased South Sydney Rabbitohs tickets needn't throw them in the fire just yet. While it's a long time since 1971 when the South Sydney Rabbitohs won their last Premiership, things seem to be turning around since Hollywood actor Russel Crowe t...
15th May 2007
Reports indicate that the popularity of NRL in increasing steadily. Crowds are up 5% on last year to a whopping 17,640 per Monday night match. So what does this increase mean – apart from the organisers rubbing their hands in glee? Bigger crowds mean th...
15th May 2007
Gold Coast Titans tickets are so popular now that they will soon be as rare as gold. NRL attendances have officially exceeded the 1 million mark after eight Premiership rounds. The unprecedented sell-out of Gold Coast Titans tickets means that fans need t...
14th May 2007
If you are considering a pay per click advertising campaign to get more traffic to your site, be prepared. PPC advertising is an amazingly successful tool for both new and established sites, and we can help you design the ideal PPC campaign for your busi...
14th May 2007
The secondary ticket sales market is generally frowned upon – and in some countries is illegal, but it still happens. Not long after tickets go on sale for a specific event, they can also be found selling on eBay for many times the original price. The 2...
14th May 2007
Those in need of a cultural experience need not fall onto their faces in despair just because they don't have theatre tickets to attend the Sydney Opera House. There's a lot going on at other places. The Seymour Theatre Centre at Chippendale hosts Control...
14th May 2007
A trip to the sub-tropical paradise of Byron Bay in early August will be greatly enhanced by a visit to the 7th annual music festival held there over the first weekend. Yes, it's time for Splendour in the Grass again, with such rich offerings as Powderfin...
14th May 2007
If you are looking for a live performance that astonishes with its brilliant acts and professional performance you can't go past Varekai, Cirque du Soleil. Forget elephants and performing dogs; this circus act tells the story of a young man's search. The ...
11th May 2007
Live concerts are the in thing these days. Why? The very concept of live music guarantees an experience that is absolutely unique. It cannot be replicated, copied, stolen or downloaded. There is nothing to beat a live concert for experiencing your favouri...
11th May 2007
Once cinema was the ultimate treat, then TV and the Internet invaded the entertainment scene. Recently however, the pendulum has swung back with the advent of film festivals making the big screen more popular. People may be giving up the isolation of tele...
