MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, June 25, 2026 – Deep-tech founder James Sackl is urging Australians to rethink the financial lessons they have been taught for decades. In a newly published article, Sackl argues that pursuing higher-value opportunities is often more effective than concentrating on saving small amounts of money over time.

Sackl leads Wallace Biotechnologies and Terraform Technologies, two Singapore-domiciled ventures, and publishes essays through the Golden Age section of his website.

His latest piece, titled “Don’t Save Money,” takes aim at the common message that financial security is built primarily through disciplined saving.

“Everyone gets the same line drummed into them young,” Sackl writes. “Spend less than you bring in, tuck a bit away every week, and you’ll be comfortable one day. Sure. Your mum and dad would approve. It’s also the slowest road to anywhere I know of.”

The essay argues that reducing expenses has natural limits, whereas the ability to increase income is far less constrained. Sackl contends that people should spend more effort building valuable skills, creating opportunities, and protecting their time from low-return activities.

His argument is rooted in personal experience. At twenty-one, he generated $21,000 in advance advertising sales for a website that existed only as an idea, securing customers before writing any code. Years later, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he developed a rapid antigen testing pen that went on to produce $130 million in sales.

“Saving has a floor. You trim, then trim more, and one day there’s nothing left to trim. Earning has no ceiling,” Sackl says in the essay. “All the money that ever made a real difference to me came out of the hours I spent earning, not a cent of it out of the hours I spent doing without.”

Building businesses around long-term value

The same philosophy can be seen across Sackl’s current ventures.

Wallace Biotechnologies is pursuing technologies aimed at improving long-term human and environmental health outcomes. Terraform Technologies focuses on large-scale energy and resource production using fusion energy, with particular emphasis on harnessing the sun.

Sackl says both businesses prioritize future resource abundance over short-term outputs, reflecting his broader view that time is the most valuable asset individuals possess.

“Squeeze forty dollars off some bill and you’ve burned a clear hour doing it,” Sackl writes. “The forty you’d have made back by Friday anyway. The clear hour you don’t get back till you’ve slept.”

MANCHESTER, UK, June 25, 2026 – Residential storage provider BNKer is extending its footprint beyond Manchester and into London, introducing its in-building storage model to apartment schemes across some of the city’s most sought-after residential locations. The move marks a significant milestone for the growing company as it responds to increasing demand for practical storage solutions within high-density housing developments.

Following strong adoption across Manchester’s apartment sector, BNKer has begun forming partnerships throughout the UK, with new opportunities emerging in key London districts including Westminster, Tower Bridge and Battersea.

Despite launching less than a year ago, the company has attracted interest from landlords and property managers seeking new ways to maximise underused building space while enhancing the experience of residents.

Initially focused on apartment communities in Manchester’s rapidly expanding residential market, BNKer’s managed storage offering is now being incorporated into developments outside the North West. This expansion reflects growing recognition of the benefits that integrated storage can provide within modern residential buildings.

BNKer creates secure storage facilities within existing developments by converting overlooked spaces such as basements, cycle storage areas, car parks and spare utility rooms. The business manages every aspect of the service, including installation, promotion, contracts, payments, insurance, maintenance and customer support. Property owners receive a share of recurring revenue without any upfront investment.

The concept is proving attractive to residents as well as landlords. Convenient on-site storage gives apartment occupiers additional room for possessions while removing the inconvenience of travelling to off-site storage facilities.

The service is particularly relevant in London, where living spaces are often more compact and residential density continues to rise. As people spend longer periods living in apartment developments, demand for accessible storage options is becoming increasingly apparent.

For developers and operators, the solution provides an opportunity to improve resident amenities without significant construction work or capital expenditure. Underutilised spaces can be transformed into valuable assets that support residents while generating additional income.

BNKer Founder David Fricker commented: “London is one of the UK’s most space-limited residential markets, making this expansion an exciting step for the business.

“This move allows us to introduce BNKer to some of the country’s most prominent residential developments, where practical storage is becoming increasingly important. We are looking forward to seeing the impact this next stage of growth will have.”

As installations continue to roll out across the UK, BNKer is establishing itself as a valuable addition to modern residential infrastructure, helping buildings make better use of the space they already have.

For more information, visit: www.bnker.co.uk

A growing Teesside-based marketing agency has reached a major milestone after winning its first large-scale European account. The new agreement signals an important chapter in the company’s expansion plans and strengthens its position as an emerging player in international social media marketing.

The partnership will see Petite Agency oversee marketing support across Germany, Sweden and the Benelux region for AT-PAC, a global leader in scaffolding and access solutions.

The appointment follows a successful year working with AT-PAC’s UK division, where Petite delivered social media strategy, content production and brand development support.

Earlier this year, members of the agency travelled to Sweden to manage a major content project, documenting one of Europe’s largest temporary weather protection structures. The assignment represented Petite’s first overseas shoot and showcased the team’s ability to create specialist content for large-scale international projects.

The success of this work helped secure the expanded agreement, allowing the agency to support AT-PAC across several European markets.

Founded in 2020 by social media and personal branding expert Sophia Gowland, Petite Agency has evolved from a one-person business into a team of eight. The company has doubled in size during the last 12 months and recently moved into larger premises to accommodate further growth.

While the agency is recognised for its expertise in social-first B2B marketing, particularly within the construction, property and professional services sectors, it continues to support clients from a broad range of industries.

Sophia Gowland, Founder and Director of Petite Agency, said:

“This is a huge achievement for the business and reflects the work we’ve put in over several years.

We’ve built a reputation for delivering strategic, commercially-focused marketing in specialist industries, which has created opportunities like this.

AT-PAC has shown great confidence in our team, particularly by trusting us with international projects and allowing us to demonstrate what we’re capable of.

It’s an exciting moment for the agency and reinforces our ambitions for the future.”

The new contract highlights Petite’s commitment to its “small name, big ideas” approach, demonstrating that a focused, specialist team can compete with much larger agencies.

Looking ahead, Petite Agency aims to increase its presence across Europe while targeting annual turnover in excess of £1 million. To support these ambitions, the agency plans to continue recruiting talent and developing relationships with businesses seeking stronger market visibility both in the UK and overseas.