Imagine handing a prospective client your business card which at first glance looks and feels like no other business card they have received before. Not only do DVD Business Cards give the best, most memorable first impressions but they also pack the same punch as a present at Christmas where you need to unwrap it to discover what's inside.

Your DVD BrandPro Card comes instantly to life when the customer puts it into their computer drive or DVD player with an instant one-on-one, video interview with you and your business plus additional product slides and your contact information, links etc. This month BrandManager have two startup packages for you – the first for individuals and the second for businesses.

• Works on computer based or domestic DVD players*

• Compact business card size

• Add video, pictures, audio and more!

• Ideal for business professionals and companies

Package One – Business Professional DVD Cards

• One hour video shoot of you at our studio

• Editing to a professional two minute clip

• DVD BrandPro interactive screen menu

• DVD BrandPro card artwork

• Production and duplication of 50 DVD Brandpro cards

Save $250  Now $595

Package Two – Business Corporate DVD Cards

• One hour video shoot at your business location

• Editing/soundmix and final render

• Interactive view menu and BrandPro card artwork

• Production and duplication of 500 DVD BrandPro

Save $500 Now $2,495

* Not compatible with slot driven players, BrandPro DVD cards sit in a CD or DVD tray.

BrandManager is proud to launch our new site – designabusiness.com that has been created as a platform for anyone thinking of starting or buying a business. It's packed full of information, advice and packages to help you do it right from the very start.

Now you can also buy a brand – no goodwill to pay, a 'business in a box' all ready to go!

See it here!

With the uncertainties of the current economic times we talk to Martin Roughley and Ben Greenwell, of Spry Roughley Financial Planning for their tips on financial decision making.  

Here are the Do's and Don'ts to help keep your finances on track.

The DO's
• Have measurable and tangible financial goals, whether they be concerning early retirement, asset accumulation, personal possessions, debt reduction or something completely different.

• Commit to your long term goals and strategies and generally don't pull out at the bottom of the market.

• Consider using  superannuation to provide tax efficiencies and asset protection. Self managed superannuation funds provide a huge range of investment choices, as well as some very good estate planning options.

• Keep up to date, whether you use an advisor or act for yourself. The tax laws and economic factors which influence the likelihood of you achieving your financial goals are constantly changing. If you use an advisor ask them how they keep up to date.

• Pay for the advice you receive. If you employ an advisor the best way you can be 100% sure your advisor is likely to be acting in your best interests is if they are employed by you, and not remunerated by payments of commissions from a  third party fund manager or insurance company.

• Have a suitably sized cash emergency fund, particularly in these times of higher unemployment and rising business failure.  Remember cash flow is the lifeblood of any business and the key to financial comfort.

• Take care borrowing to invest . This has worked for some people but it is a higher risk strategy and anyone considering investing in this manner should be aware of the pitfalls as well as the potential benefits.

• Pay down non tax deductible debt . Reducing your committed personal outgoings will reduce stress, provide greater security and give you greater financial freedom and options.

... and the DON’Ts

•  Put all your investment eggs in one basket.

•  Assume that everything is going to work out for you without careful planning. Most successful people have had a clear picture of where they want to be before they get started.

•  Use or invest in anything you don't properly understand.

•  Stretch your personal budget. If you are buying a house or investment property allow for some additional expenses like general maintenance and periods without rental income.

•  Pay any unnecessary tax. Getting the right structures in place is a key factor in personal investment planning.

Martin Roughley is a director of Spry Roughley. Both Martin and Spry Roughley are authorised representatives of Paragem Pty Ltd, an Australian Financial Services Licensee. For more information about Spry Roughley Financial Planning, or to explore your financial options with Martin please call Ben on (02) 9891 6100 or email ben@spryroughley.com.au

The statements above provide general advice only, and the information is not intended for any particular person. You should seek advice from an authorised financial planner about these issues and your circumstances before taking any action.