If you renew your business trademark through a private organisation, rather than IP Australia, you could end up paying three times more than required.
Accessing the free advisory services available from state and federal governments can help small business owners avoid the costly mistakes others have made when it comes to wages and underpayments. Celebrity chefs and national convenience store franchises have done much in the past few months to throw the issue of staff wages and underpayments into...
A friend is not just a friend these days. Your business can have friends, followers, fans and other supporters in your local area and far beyond with so many social media apps available. There’s no doubt social media can be the perfect advertisement for your business, build your search engine optimisation (SEO) and help to attract new customers. It...
Our Small Business Commissioner, David Eaton, is calling on small business tenants and landlords to work together during this difficult time.
Utilise marketing automations to help streamline your marketing efforts and create efficiencies in your marketing processes.
Learn how to use Instagram as part of your overall social media strategy to effectively engage and grow your audience.
At a recent Founders, Leaders and Lawyers business event hosted by HHG Legal, I had the opportunity to catch up with Michael Malone, WA entrepreneurial legend and founder of iiNet. If you are not familiar with the story, Michael was finishing his studies at UWA in 1993 and realised that the end of university, meant the end of his internet access...
Illegal phoenix activity has a significant impact on the Australian economy with an annual estimated cost of up to $5.13 billion. While illegal phoenix activity has many victims, the impact on small business, particularly, can have a catastrophic effect on their operations as well as personal lives. Illegal phoenix activity is when a new company is...
Planning to give end of year gifts to your clients? Here is a rundown on what you can and can’t claim back as a deduction at tax time.
Make the most out of the Xero and learn how to use its advanced product features to get the most out of this powerful accounting tool.
Discover the power of email marketing and learn how to craft compelling email campaigns, automate workflows and choose the ideal email marketing platform tailored to your needs.
Personal services income can be earned in just about any industry, and can attract special tax rules. Find out if they apply to you.