Published on : Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Speaker 1: Craig Austen, Financial Planner – Industry Fund Services Ltd
Topic: Effective Wealth & Retirement Strategy
• Importance of identifying expenditure (i.e. budgeting)
• Different ways to invest
• What makes investing in Superannuation attractive
• The Age Pension
• Superannuation options in retirement
Speaker 2: Greg Redden, WA State Director – Enterprise Connect
Topic: Enterprise Connect
Greg will speak about the Enterprise Connect Program and how it can assist small-medium Australian businesses.
First Super is the industry super fund for workers in the timber, pulp & paper and furniture & joinery industries. First Super was formed on 1 July 2008 after three industry super funds came together: The Furniture Industry Retirement Superannuation Trust (FIRST), the Pulp & Paper Workers’ Superannuation Fund (PPWSF) and the Timber Industry Super Scheme (TISS).
First Super are proud of their industry heritage and design products and services to meet the needs of employees in the timber, pulp & paper and furniture & joinery industries, and support and invest in the communities in which they work and live.
As at 30 June 2013, First Super had over 72,000 members and $2 billion in members’ funds.
Enterprise Connect offers comprehensive, confidential advice and support to eligible Australian small and medium businesses to help them transform and reach their full potential.
With a national network of centres and around 100 experienced Business Advisers and Facilitators, Enterprise Connect provides business improvement services to businesses in industries as diverse as manufacturing, clean technology, resources, defence, tourism, creative, information and communication technology, transport (freight) and logistics and professional services sectors.
Services include Business Reviews delivered at no charge to businesses, grant assistance to implement recommendations flowing from each Business Review, and a range of tailored innovation services to meet individual business needs.
Tags: Australian Furniture Association, Craig Austen, Greg Redden, the Pulp & Paper Workers' Superannuation Fund (PPWSF) and the Timber Industry Super Scheme (TISS)
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