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Will influencer marketing work for you?
14 December 2021
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“Like” it or loathe it, there’s no doubt influencer marketing has become a powerful marketing tool in recent years. But will it work for your business? Influencer marketing (also known as branded content) is a form of social media marketing which involves promoting a product or service through someone with a large social media following. If you’ve...
What is the PPSR and how can it protect your assets?
11 March 2025
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Using the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) can protect you when you’re buying, selling, leasing or hiring business assets.
How to avoid isolation when working from home
18 August 2021
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It can be a lonely road when you work from home. Here are our tips on how to beat the isolation for the benefit of your wellbeing and your business.
How to manage festive fatigue in your team
11 December 2024
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More customers, longer hours and an increased workload can add up to festive fatigue for your team. Here’s your guide to looking after your staff members to help avoid burnout over the Christmas and New Year rush. While the Christmas carols tell us our days should be merry and bright, the reality can look very different for small business owners...
What to do if you're an unsecured creditor
19 May 2021
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Would you know what to do if a business stopped paying your invoices or became insolvent? What you may not know is that in these situations you are considered to be an unsecured creditor and there are some important government regulations you should be aware of to try and protect yourself from losing money or assets. What is a creditor? You are a...
Safety first: How to deal with a product safety recall
19 April 2023
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Here’s your guide to what to do if a product you make, sell, import, distribute or otherwise work with in your business is recalled for safety reasons. Every business has a responsibility to make sure their products are safe for consumers, no matter where you are in the supply chain. This means that whether you manufacturer, import, distribute or...
What to include in your cancellation policy
8 February 2022
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Having a written cancellation policy is a must for businesses that offer services, to protect your business and stay on the right side of the law.
Making a personal development plan
28 September 2021
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Personal development is the ongoing process of assessing your values and goals, and developing skills and qualities to reach your potential. For small business owners, who often ‘are’ their business, ongoing personal development forms an important part of business success. However, without a formal personal development plan, developing your...
Extended Christmas trading hours
13 November 2024
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The State Government has approved extended trading hours for general retail shops in the Perth metro area in the lead-up to Christmas. While businesses classed as small or speciality retailers can generally trade across whichever hours they choose, if you’re a small retailer that’s based in a shopping centre (and have to follow standard trading...
Tips for hiring your first employee
15 April 2024
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Once you’ve developed your business plan, successfully launched your business and are starting to enjoy life as an entrepreneur, you may be thinking about the best ways to take your business to the next level. Whether you work from home or from other premises, one way to get more done in your business is to hire some extra hands to help. Hiring...
How to win government contracts and tenders
28 September 2022
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Government contracts and tenders offer a lucrative business opportunity for small businesses as well as larger organisations. Multi-million dollars of federal, state and local government opportunities are advertised each year. But do small businesses have the muscle power to win these contracts? How small businesses can compete for government...
Is it time to raise your prices?
22 August 2022
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Regularly reviewing your business costs and raising your prices is good practice to stay profitable. Follow our three steps to see if it is time to review pricing for your business.

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