Food trucks have become a popular feature at many outdoor events. What do you need to know before starting a food truck business?
Here is a run-down of the key changes taking effect from 1 July 2023 that are likely to have an impact on small business owners in Western Australia. New minimum wages The minimum wages for both the federal and state industrial relations systems will increase from the first pay on or after 1 July 2023. National minimum wage increase If your...
What would you like to achieve ‘one day’ in your business? Perhaps adding new products to your range, upgrading your website, growing your team, outsourcing tasks you don’t enjoy, or finally getting around to working out what to do with your social media presence. As a business owner, it can be all too easy to fill the hours with the processes and...
If your business is involved in some kind of a dispute, you’re not alone – and help is available. Here are some of the most common disputes in small business, followed by what you can do about them. Contractual disputes A common example of a contractual dispute is when you may have paid upfront for services that you haven’t yet received, such as a...
Looking to generate some business or interested in entering a new market? The WA Local Government Association’s (WALGA) Preferred Supplier Program could help you. Last year WALGA facilitated the supply of more than $380 million in goods and services from businesses to local governments, through its preferred supplier contracts. There are more than...
We’re delighted to announce that Feedspot has ranked the SBDC Blog as the third best small business blog in Australia. Since it’s launch in 2017, the SBDC Blog has regularly featured in Feedspot’s list of the best Australian small business blogs. The rankings are based on factors such as the relevance and freshness of content and the authority of...
Small business deserves and needs equal access to justice. A renewed federal focus on unfair business contracts has offered some hope of levelling the playing field when it comes to disputes with large suppliers or head contractors. However much remains to be done to ensure small businesses are empowered to stand up for themselves in a commercial...
Business owners who constantly learn new skills will be the ones who adapt best in a changing environment
Find out more about the key changes taking effect from 1 July 2024 that are likely to have an impact on small business owners in Western Australia. New minimum wages The minimum wage for both the national and state industrial relations systems will increase from the first pay on or after 1 July 2024. National minimum wage increase If your business...
A Working with Children (WWC) Check is a legal requirement for anyone undertaking paid or unpaid child-related work. Here are some common questions to help define whether individuals in your business need a WWC Check. How do I know if my staff and I need a WWC Check? Anyone in a role that undertakes child-related work needs a WWC Check, unless an...
There’s no such thing as a stress-free business, as Narelle and Andrew Anderson know. Even the kind of business designed to help people de-stress can present a range of challenges – but it’s worth remembering that help is always available. Narelle and Andrew Anderson’s business The Life Spring operates across two locations. They have three float...
Learn how to create a successful exit strategy for your business, ask questions and gain expert insights into selling, merging or closing your business in this live Q&A session.
