Have financial constraints caused you to avoid seeking legal advice to help you and your business? This is a situation that many small business owners find themselves in. Often, the time and resources needed to pursue a legal matter (like a breach of contract or unpaid invoice) causes business owners to walk away from the issue. The good news is...
If your small business employs workers, including contractors or sub-contractors, it’s compulsory for you to have workers’ compensation insurance. Here’s what you need to know to protect your business from hefty fines or other serious consequences. No matter how careful you are, work-related injuries and illnesses can happen. If your business...
Nobody likes an awkward conversation. As tough as it may be, it’s hard to avoid difficult conversations when you’re in business. Here are some tips to help you plan ahead and ensure difficult conversations run smoothly and calmly. Difficult conversation #1: A client hasn’t paid you When you spend so much of your time working to attract new clients...
As a small business owner, it’s important to pay yourself a regular wage – and it’s just as important to make sure you pay the right amounts of tax and super too. Here’s your quick-start guide to paying yourself in your business. Step 1: Start with your business structure The way you pay yourself depends on the structure of your business. We have...
Three of Western Australia’s regional local governments are making a difference to their small business communities by joining the SBDC’s Small Business Friendly Local Governments initiative.
Ten years ago, Ben Kraucevs bought a new home with a garden bore out the front. He searched high and low for a bore cover that was affordable, lockable and complied with Australian safety standards, but he couldn’t find one. So, he decided to make it himself. “I started working in my garage making different prototypes because I really wanted to...
As Australia transitions to faster mobile networks, a significant change is underway with the shutdown of 3G services. We look at the challenges that could be posed for businesses and offer some practical steps to ensure a smooth transition. What is 3G? Launched in 2003, 3G (which stands for the third generation of mobile networks) enabled mobile...
Does taking a break feel like mission impossible? Here are some ideas to help you plan some time off without it impacting on your business.
Investing in a major business asset, like a motor vehicle, is a big step for a small business. Before handing over your hard earned money or signing any paperwork, there are some important factors to consider before committing to a vehicle purchase. Consider your business needs Before deciding whether your business needs a vehicle, it’s important...
Not every small business has the time or money to invest heavily in paid search marketing – but there are some simple strategies you can try to boost your online presence. Jordan Lomax is the director of The Social Lab and an expert on the changing landscape of search engine marketing in our increasingly AI-centred world. We asked Jordan how she...
Reaching out to the SBDC for advice was the key to helping Elizabeth Lang from Diversity Focus make the right decisions during her business journey. Diversity Focus is a research, consultancy and training business that was established in 2017, inspired by the vision to create a more equitable and inclusive world. Founder Elizabeth Lang said that...
By mid-2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted small businesses across many sectors. Whether lockdowns and restrictions had affected them financially, or the constantly changing environment had left them emotionally exhausted, some small business owners needed additional support to move forward and pivot how they operated. “Before COVID came...
