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Filling the cracks: here’s why it is our moral duty to reduce inequality in...

Income inequality is increasing in Australia: the wealthy are getting richer and the poorest 50 per cent of the population are increasingly struggling– a trend that has continued for nearly 30 years.

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BACK-ISSUE BULL-ANTS Glass of steel If you’ve been with Australian Anthill since issue #1 (Sep/Oct 2003), you might remember one of the first herd of bull-ants...

10 reasons why Millennials are like ants. Yes, you read that right: ants

Since writing Understanding Y, I am constantly asked for my thoughts on the potential of the Millennial Generation. To clarify - this is impossible for...

Do millionaires lease or buy cars? A look into the vehicular habits of the...

As tempting as the proposition of leasing a car sounds, the rich actually prioritize their needs before diving into this deal. Generally speaking, there are some basic considerations to ponder upon before leasing anything.

How to manage your money before moving

You worked hard your entire life and are now ready to fulfill a lifelong dream of retiring abroad. So, what will it...

Another three things Game of Thrones taught businesses this week

Last week's episode gave us three stellar business lessons. This week, Season 4, Episode 9, of Game of Thrones, The Watchers on the Wall, was...
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What is holding women back in New Zealand and Australia’s financial advising industry?

A collaborative study by the University of Otago and RMIT University Melbourne has explored reasons for the low level of women in New Zealand and Australia’s financial advising industry.

​Get a standing ovation: How to prepare and deliver a killer conference talk

Drew Banks, Head of International at online presentation platform Prezi shares four tips with Anthill on how to deliver a killer conference talk

Here are 4 ways we can all support the elderly through this COVID-19 pandemic

For elderly persons considering the transition into an aged care home at this time, I would strongly recommended looking at in-home care options until the pandemic passes.

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Wake up, gents. 'Lift and separate' is no longer just for the ladies. Sydney-based business, aussieBum, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of men's underwear, swimwear...

Millennials aren’t lazy, they’re actually efficient – and we need to be more like...

You can’t go very far these days without hearing about Millennials and the younger generation being described as too lazy. Roberto Boschiroli disagrees.

These are the 3 most surprising responses to the COVID-19 outbreak that I have...

With the travel industry hit hardest by the Coronavirus global pandemic, we’ve seen a massive shift in the reasons for people booking with our luxury home hotel service, with further changes expected over the coming months.

SMS payment for school canteen lunch orders now available via Easy Canteen

You might, from time to time, forget to give your kids money to pay for their lunch orders. Or perhaps your children have a habit of using the lunch money you give them to buy lollies instead of the alfalfa sandwiches for which it is intended. Either way, mHITs is hoping both parents and schools will sign up for Easy Canteen.

A quick history of the biggest Bitcoin crashes in the last 10 years [INFOGRAPHIC]

Bitcoin is undoubtedly the most popular cryptocurrency. It is mined, stored and transferred online. The history of Bitcoin dates back to January 3, 2009 when the block chain was officially launched.

Experience required: How to get your foot in the door when entering a new...

If you’re worried about your lack of experience, continue reading to find out how to get your foot in the door and achieve the seemingly impossible first step towards your new career.

How to get the clothes off your employees

What happens when a clothing swap takes up shop in your company's break room? The Clothing Exchange, a five-year-old Melbourne-based company, is selling the idea by promoting swaps in corporate environments. And while the concept itself may not be revolutionary, it could give employees a creative outlet for expanding their fashion and social consciences.

Mum knows best: here are five of my mother’s greatest ‘I told you so’...

As a father myself, I am now able to recognise the life lessons embedded in all the groundings, arguments, and ‘I told you so’s’ I got from my dear mom and I'm now able to draw on them in every aspect of his life.

The threats being faced by the world economy in 2020 [SPONSORED]

We got into 2020 with our hearts in our mouths because no one wants to go through an economic recession. Especially those who were around during the last one.

Hello, you’ve reached Pranksters Ltd. Press one. Thank you. Please hold. Hello, you’ve reached...

Anyone who has found themselves in please-hold hell will appreciate this video. It tells the story of a Belgian TV show that decided to pull a prank on a Brussels-based telephony company that is notorious for its crummy customer service.
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How to pitch sales and marketing ideas to your boss with...

If you work in sales and marketing, part of your job is to demonstrate your value. In fact, this is a universal rule in any workplace. So, how do you get the attention of your immediate boss – team leaders, sales managers, marketing direc-tors, the CEO or even the Board – to, ultimately, make your ideas happen? Check out this FREE REPORT

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New Zealand’s Xero eyes US IPO, further disruption as subscribers increase...

Xero recently held its annual meeting in Wellington, during which the company revealed some interesting details about its future. As has been widely suspected, the...

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