Sign O’ the Times

Finding a full-time job with benefits is becoming a scarcity. Less than a decade ago, it was still a common accomplishment after graduating from college. Recent graduates had the opportunity to conform to the status quo that was formalized by the babyboomer’s generation, helping a company hit major goals and building a rapport with a micro-managing boss as they crossed their fingers for next year’s promotion. Regardless if they loved or hated their position, these professionals were content with having steady incomes and perceived job security.

Times have changed. In the midst of a global economic downturn, millions of people have lost those comfortable bread-and-butter jobs. The Wall Street Journal indicates that almost the number of unemployment claims submitted averages to almost 390,000 each week. Numerous professionals have wavered between a slew of part-time job opportunities that dangle just enough money in front of them to pay the rent. Needless to say, I’m no exception.

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I’m currently in talks with 2 acquaintances to start an HR consulting business. One of the hurdles we are facing is our limited funding and the need to have offices and some kind of infrastructure.

At first we thought of leaving the “physical” part of the business for a later phase but given the nature of our business  not having a physical location was going to be detrimental to our branding and image.

Doing some research, we ran across Servcorp, a company which provides Virtual Offices in Melbourne, Canary Wharf, New York, San Francisco and over 100 premium locations worldwide. If you are close to a big city, chances are that there’s a Servcorp location near you.

These Virtual Office packages are created to serve different budgets and business needs. You need a receptionist to handle your calls? Check. Need a secretary? Check. Need a big room for an important meeting? Check.

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Deciding who to trust your money to is tough. So tough that sometimes, we don’t even trust ourselves to multiply our assets so we resort to the safest option: tucking it under the mattress.

That’s why credibility, transparency and a good track record are qualities of a financial company that should appear at the top of your list  when you decide to invest your money.

Perpetual is one of Australia’s most experienced investment and trustee groups whose passion is protecting its clients and stakeholders’ wealth.

Founded in Sydney in 1886 as Perpetual Trustees, Perpetual aims to be the leading provider of financial products and services and contribute to its investors financial growth. The firm has managed the assets of generations of Australians through every possible market scenario.

Perpetual offers a variety of products and services which can be tailored to you investment strategy needs such as:

Investment products: investment, retirement and savings plans

Investment management: Australian and global shares, fixed income and property done through quality analysis of each investment.

Financial advice: trained advisers help you plan your investment strategy, estate planning, tax and life and disability insurance.

Trustee and fiduciary services: to help you manage your assets and income effectively.

Corporate trust and business services: Australia’s major institutions have trusted Perpetual to protect their assets and investors.

A socially responsible company

Philantropy is at the core of everything Perpetual does. Through the company’s philantropic endeavors and The Perpetual Foundation (founded in 1998), Perpetual  helps and contributes with individuals, families, companies and communities acting as trustee for over 450 charitable trusts in areas such as medical, social, environment, culture and education.

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