Margaret Lomas is the best-selling author of 6 Property Investment books, including titles such as 'How to Create an Income for Life' and 'The Truth about Positive Cash Flow Property'. She has recently written a new book entitled, '20 Must Ask Questions® for Every Property Investor' which was released in early April 2008 and is Wiley Australia's top-selling trade title since its release.
In addition to being the Founder and Director of Destiny Financial Solutions, Margaret is the new chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). The PIPA's mission is to create standards, accreditation and training for property investment advisers and property professionals. Margaret is also the winner of the 2006 Telstra NSW Business Women of the Year and 2006 Westpac Business Owner of Year. Her national company also won the 2007 Australian Business Award for Best Value.
Margaret is a qualified financial adviser and investment property adviser; she is Senior Associate with FINSIA – the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and presents regular seminars around Australia to new and experienced property investors.
Margaret's success in business has resulted in an increase in the number of business presentations she attends, speaking on leadership, work and life balance, creating positive corporate cultures and building a strong business.
Julia Lee is an Equities Analyst with Bell Direct, Australia's newest online broker with a great share trading platform at a low cost per trade.
She is also the Head Media Presenter at Bell Direct, providing financial commentary to Sky News, Sky News Business Channel, CNBC, ABC and on the internet.
Julia has over 9 years of financial markets experience, and before joining Bell Direct was Head of Fundamental Analysis for a leading sharemarket educator as well as running Investor Education for CommSec.
She is a regular contributor to industry publications such as "Wealth Creator", "IFA" and "Money Management" and is a frequent speaker at the ASX Investor Hours, Australian Technical Analysts Association, Australian Shareholders Association and CPA Australia conferences.
Julia's advice to anyone interested in commencing a trading career - "Look at the share market as a market of businesses. Businesses that are increasing profit are usually increasing in value and hence share prices should go up in the long term. So keep a look out for the good buys."
Peter Switzer is one of Australia's leading business and financial commentators. Peter launched his own business 20 years which has since grown into three successful companies spanning media and publishing, financial services and business coaching known as the Switzer Group.
Peter is an award winning broadcaster, twice runner up in the Best Current Affairs Commentator award for radio behind Alan Jones.
A former lecturer in Economics at the University of NSW, Peter is currently:
- Senior contributor with The Australian newspaper.
- Columnist with the Daily Telegraph.
- Host of Talking Business for the Qantas in-flight service Radio Q.
- Finance commentator on Vega FM.
- A finance commentator for Yahoo! 7
David Koch is one of Australia's foremost business and finance commentators. David has a strong interest in small business issues and was a director of the NSW Small Business Development Corporation for over six years, being appointed to the board at its inception in 1996. He is currently the host of Sunrise on the Seven Network and leads the team from Kochie's Business Builders; a TV show and online resource for small and medium sized Australian businesses.
If you're looking for advice on starting a business, information on business planning, marketing and sales, advice for improving your cash flow or to help you with your work/life balance, then you're sure to find something of interest in this small business resource. You can also watch the complete Kochie's Business Builders TV series and hundreds of other video tips from various experts.