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...
From 9 November 2023, changes to the Australian Consumer Law mean that businesses of all sizes can’t propose, use or rely on unfair contract terms in standard form contracts. Find out what this means for your small business contracts. A standard form contract is generally one which has been prepared and entered a number of times by one party to a...
In today’s competitive markets, you can’t afford to lose sales through poor customer service. Wow your customers with our tips on how to keep them happy.
Find out more about the pros and cons of short term leases and one could be right for your business.
Are you aware of the most common security issues and risks that affect small businesses? In the lead up to Christmas and school holidays, following these tips could help to reduce the risk of your business being stung by a scam or shoplifters. Increase in counterfeit notes Counterfeit money can often creep into circulation during holiday periods...
We’ve put together this summary of temporary full expensing to help you decide if it is the right depreciation option for your business.
The way you report employee payments and superannuation is set to change, with the Federal Government passing legislation to extend Single Touch Payroll (STP) to all employers. Under the requirements of STP, you’ll need to report payments such as salaries and wages, pay as you go (PAYG) withholding and superannuation directly to the Australian...
Sometimes the simplest business tips are the most important pieces of advice you can adopt, and that’s definitely the case when it comes to ‘get it in writing’.
It’s no secret that the cost of practically everything seems to have risen. As a commercial leasing tenant, it’s important to understand the outgoing clauses in your lease, so there are no surprises later on. Our business advisers spend a lot of time speaking with small business owners across WA. One question appears to be coming up frequently in...
In Western Australia, retail trading hours are regulated and your ability to trade depends on the type of business you operate. If you are classified as a general retail shop in the Perth metropolitan region, you’ll be able to open for extended Christmas trading hours from the first Saturday in December. Regional businesses should check with their...
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...
When deciding to structure your business as a Pty Ltd Company, it’s important to understand exactly what protections operating under a company structure does and doesn’t offer. An incorporated company, often recognised by the addition of Pty Ltd after the company name, is one of the structures you may consider for your new business. A company is a...
