We all value honesty in business - but is it enough on its own? What key hiring mistake causes even successful entrepreneurs to fail? Zaffar Khan explains how focusing on honesty over ability hurt him.

On the latest episode of The Bottom Line, Aret Muradyan broke down what he’s learned in his career on the force. Aret is a Lawyer and retired Sergeant with the Victoria Police. Aret retired from Victoria Police after thirty years of service, and his approach to management today is influenced by the lessons he learnt on the force.

Thursday the 20th of February saw the  National & Global Investment Market Insights event in the Alexander Spencer Office Event space, hosted by AS Wealth Advisors. The event provided invaluable perspectives on the ever-evolving investment landscape. We were privileged to hear from Andrew McKie, Co-founder and Portfolio Manager at Elston Asset Management, who shared deep insights into market trends, portfolio strategy, and the opportunities shaping 2025.

Investing isn’t one-size-fits-all.

In this episode of The Bottom Line, David Posterino and Sevan Tuna from Alexander Spencer, explore the key differences between defensive and aggressive investment strategies and how they impact long-term growth.

David also shares the Rule of 72, a simple formula to calculate how long it takes to double your investment using compound interest..