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Sydney, Australia, February 11, 2010 - A national survey of 1,100 working Australians* has found 1 in 4 employees spend an average of 20 hours per month of work time on their personal financial problems.

The survey commissioned by Lifestyle Money Coach, also revealed that 65% of employees felt that they would not stress as much nor take their personal money worries to work if they had better financial knowledge.

Commenting on the survey, founder of Lifestyle Money Coach, Greg Smith said, “These figures represent a major opportunity for Australian employers to educate their workforce and reduce the loss of productivity due to presenteeism**. For those employers who have a mandate to enhance their corporate social responsibility, the simple act of arranging for an outside educator (other than their corporate super company - who have a product sales undertone) will have a massive impact. With employees being taught how to better manage their day to day basic money affairs - such as paying off bills, paying debts and managing cash flows smarter - they learn the life long skills to gain greater utility from the pay they receive."

"In other words by arranging the appropriate Workplace Financial Education employers are giving their employees a true gift to help give themselves a pay rise now and into the future," says Smith. "Clearly they are also saving themselves lost profits in the form of increased productivity."

In addition to offering personalised non advisory based money coaching services Smith’s Lifestyle Money Coach (LSMC) company has been solving this problem for employers (both large and small) for over 5 years through their unique Workplace Financial Education Programs.

LSMC provides employers with a very cost effective outsourced facility to add such a valuable benefit to their employees. Here, LSMC programs deliver practical and immediately applicable techniques for all participants - many of whom see a demonstrable outcome within weeks of the Workshops. The knowledge gained by employees not only helps them manage their money better but it reduces the stress levels surrounding it, leaving them to get on with their job - without taking the 'sickie' or tying up the work phone. For employers, the LSMC programs have a massive impact reducing absenteeism, theft, and decreased direct employer costs related to wage garnishments and bankruptcies.

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For more information or to arrange an interview with Greg Smith, feel free to call direct on 0411 175 292.

* Source Survey by TPMG DIRECT of 1,100 Australian workers January 2010
** Cost of Presenteeism to Australian employers represents over $6billion pa. Source: The Cost of Workplace Stress Survey by Medibank in Australia August 2008

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HELP ME, DON'T SELL ME
Aussies demand independent money help without the big pitch

Sydney, Australia, January 1, 2010 - A national survey of 1,500 Australians has found that 7 out of 10 people aged between 18 to 45 want help with their basic money management but are reluctant to go to a bank or a financial planner for the fear of being sold something they don't need.

The survey by Lifestyle Money Coach, also revealed that no matter the economic background or the persons age, the common problem was that people simply yearned simple unbiased help.

Many of the respondents acknowledged the need for financial planners but they first wanted someone to talk to about their money situation in a way that would not feel as though they were going to be sold to.

Commenting on the survey, founder of Lifestyle Money Coach and multi-author Greg Smith said, "Australians have been crying out for a service like this for a long time where they can talk about their money in an environment where they feel cared for and feel safe that no one is going to sell them financial product. That's why I set up the Lifestyle Money Coach."

Smith's Lifestyle Money Coach service is delivered through a network of Licensed Coaches and offers one on one consultations focused helping clients get the basic things in their money life right. A Lifestyle Money Coach educates, inspires and motivates its clients to gaining a much clearer focus on where their money.

"People come to us from all walks of life. Some need help to get a handle on their basic management like their budget, others need help with setting goals and others just need reassurance on what they are doing," said Smith. "And we do all of this without selling financial products."

The Lifestyle Money Coach service is like a money makeover without the product sell. Here clients receive a highly personalised service from a knowledgeable and experienced coach who works with them to transform their beliefs about money and inspire positive change.

Lifestyle Money Coaches act as a truly independent source of money guidance. They recognise the need for specialist professional service and will be the first to provide referrals to other financial professionals such as accountants, tax agents, mortgage brokers and financial planners as and when appropriate.

Lifestyle Money Coaching sessions cost $395 including gst and are available by visiting www.lifestylemoneycoach.com.au Real people talking about real money issues without the sales pitch.

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For more information or to arrange an interview with Greg Smith, feel free to Greg Smith direct on 0411 175 292.