A false sense of urgency, manipulative tactics or any kind of aggression should be red flags when someone is trying to sell you something. Learn more about high pressure sales tactics and how you can avoid issues within your small business. Some sales training can involve not taking “no” for an answer, overcoming all objections or creating a sense...
New laws designed to create greater flexibility for companies to either restructure their operations to survive, or liquidate their company in a more orderly and less costly way, have now become law.
Small businesses in construction may feel pressured to quickly sign on the dotted line to secure work. But being unfamiliar with certain terms and clauses in contracts can lead to you working on unprofitable jobs or worse — paying out your client when things go wrong. Celia Jordaan, procurement consultant from Ichiban Commercial Consulting joined...
The simple act of gifting a coffee to a stranger has led to a legacy of almost 10,000 coffees being bought by thoughtful patrons at a central Perth espresso bar. Game City Espresso is a coffee shop with a difference, combining a great brew with nostalgic arcade games, all while creating a goodwill legacy. Owner Dharmesh Patel explains, “When people...
Do you have a plan for managing disputes that may arise in business? If not, we explain why it’s worth considering and how to get started. Whether it’s an issue with invoicing, a potentially problematic customer, a dispute with your business partner, or a conflict about a tenancy agreement, managing disputes in your business can be stressful...
Learn about the strategies you can put in place before 30 June to maximise your business’ tax return.
No manager to answer to, no annoying colleagues and no one to tell you when you can clock on and off – sounds appealing, right? For many, the benefits of being their own boss far outweigh the challenges, making self employment an appealing option for many Western Australians. In fact, as of June 2023, there were 150,000 non-employing businesses in...
If you’re like many business owners at the end of a busy year, you might find yourself putting off certain tasks, actions or decisions until after the festive break. However, sometimes there’s no time like the (Christmas) present to wrap up properly and ‘sleigh’ the end of the year. We asked our business adviser, Marie, for her thoughts on what...
Self-employment is becoming an increasingly popular option in today’s tough job market, but have you considered the problems faced by those leaving prison when it comes to gaining employment? Finding a job is difficult for former inmates, and a lack of income and employment opportunities are major obstacles to re-assimilating back into society. To...
Business inefficiencies can have a negative impact on your operating costs. Learn how to identify and reduce these inefficiencies for increased profitability.
Streamline your bookkeeping procedures with Xero, a cloud based accounting software system.
Actively monitoring and managing your cash flow is vital to tracking the financial health of your business. This practical and interactive workshop explains the process of cash flow planning, including methods and software available to help you.
