All You Need To Know About a Defacto Partner Visa

16 November 2015
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If you have an Australian partner and want to unite with them in their native country, all you require is a defacto partner visa. Many people consider getting a partner visa to be a highly complicated affair but, with all the requirements, it is easy for you to get one. This paper will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the definition of a defacto visa, what is required and what to expect. Read More

Reasons and Benefits of Enlisting the Services of a Recruitment Agency

2 November 2015
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Recruitment agencies work as a liaison between employers and prospective job applicants with the aim of matching the different potential employee skill sets with the requirements of a business organization that is currently hiring. In a lot of situations, you will find that a business will outsource a recruitment agency to act as their human resource department. Once the employment agency finds a suitable candidate for the business' needs and that individual is placed as part of their work force, the agency will receive a commission. Read More

How to Put Less Wear and Tear on Your Home’s Central Air Conditioner Unit

9 October 2015
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Using your home's central air conditioning unit during summer months keeps your home cooler and can also cut down on humidity that settles in the home, protecting building materials from potential mold and mildew buildup. However, it can be rather costly to run the unit as often as you'd like, and the more you run it, the sooner it will burn out and fail since this means wear and tear on the motor, fan, and other parts. Read More

Managing Aggression in Teenagers with CBT

7 October 2015
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CBT, or cognitive behaviour therapy, is a common and effective therapy for dealing with a range of problems including anxiety, depression and aggression. For parents of teenagers with an issues with aggression, CBT has the potential to help your child improve their social interactions, as well as adapt better to structured environments such as school and work. How does CBT work? Aggression is largely an automatic reaction, where people react to a perceived threat with equally, or more threatening, behaviour. Read More

Three Things to Know about Thermal Imaging and Building Inspections

30 September 2015
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As a future homeowner who is looking for a new home, you know one of the steps in the process is to have a building inspection performed. You may not have dealt with this particular process in several years, which means you may only be used to standard inspections. A trend in building inspections is to now use thermal imaging to help focus on issues and problems that may otherwise go undetected. Read More

Mary Anne's Consulting Tips for Small Business Owners

About Me

Hi. My name is Mary Anne. I have been an entrepreneur since I was a kid -- at first, it was collecting old soft drink cans, and then, it was babysitting. By the time I started my own business at 33, I thought I was a pro. However, I soon learned where there were gaps in my knowledge. Cue the consultants. I've worked with everyone from computer to HR consultants and more. Before you dive into my posts (and I sincerely hope they help you), let me tell you a bit about myself -- I love to garden and cook, and I spend most of my time with my pup Bandit.