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To grow a small business, you’ve got to master so many individual skills. And sole operators are doing it all themselves: the bookings, the invoicing, all of the paperwork, the marketing… and not to mention the job itself.Now MYOB has developed an app specifically designed for sole operators - sole traders, freelancers, contractors, consultants, side hustlers and the self-employed.MYOB Chief Executive Paul Robson talks to Sean Aylmer about the launch of the new Solo by MYOB app - the first of its kind to be based entirely on a mobile phone.MYOB is a supporter of Fear & GreedFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 18 December 2024 Healthcare and tech stocks lead the way on the ASX in 2024.  The $2.2bn sale of parts of Perpetual’s business to private equity looks close to collapsing. And more, including: The ABC gets a very commercial boss ASX jumps nearly one per cent Myer takes a step closer to taking over a bunch of retailers Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to make the most of your Christmas bonus. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Female investment managers consistently outperform men - yet only 19% of portfolio managers in Australia are women.But a new fund is aiming to challenge inequality by bringing a gender lens into investment decisions, kickstarted with a $100 million commitment from Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation.Caroline Gurney, CEO of Future Generation, talks to Sean Aylmer about Future Generation Women, which is being entirely run by female portfolio managers.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.  ASX jumps MYEFO update BHP-Rio-Bluescope deal Optus allegations Trump loss Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Lew asks: This might be a stupid question but can unemployment ever get close to 0%? Wouldn’t that be classed as ‘full employment’? Would appreciate a simplified explanation, if there is one.Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions.If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 17 December 2024 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces a major shake-up for the Reserve Bank, appointing new members to the interest rate setting board.  And more, including: AI takes hold in corporate Australia A major oil spill off the coast of Russia Is bauxite the new iron ore?  Heatwave conditions down the east coast Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - summer side hustles for adults and kids. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alterity Therapeutics is an ASX-listed company that’s focused on developing treatments for devastating conditions like Parkinson’s disease and Multiple System Atrophy.  And it’s a long way down the path with one of its treatments, having just completed its phase two clinical trial. Dr David Stamler, Chief Executive of Alterity Therapeutics, talks to Sean Aylmer about the path to developing new treatments, and what a successful treatment would mean for patients.   Alterity Therapeutics is a supporter of Fear & GreedFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.  Miners fall China economy disappoints Poll: coalition ahead of ALP MYEFO downgrade Pallas resigns Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 16 December 2024 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says changes to the Reserve Bank could start happening today, adding an election early next year is unlikely.   And more, including: Melbourne, for one of the few times this year, is the strongest auction market over the last week Cash isn’t going anywhere  Plus Rio goes big into lithium and a mega fine for consulting group McKinsey for helping market opioids And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - summer side hustles for adults and kids. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.