We regularly hear from small business owners who have been asked to pay for government information or services that are actually available free of charge, or become aware of cyber scams that duplicate existing government services. Government websites are some of the most trusted and used resources for small businesses, and scammers are ready to...
The first round of changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct have now come into effect. Here’s your guide to what has changed and what this might mean for your small business. Across Australia there are more than 1,100 franchisors and 70,000 franchisees, with most of these being small businesses. If your small business operates as a franchise or...
Do you have a plan for managing disputes that may arise in business? If not, we explain why it’s worth considering and how to get started. Whether it’s an issue with invoicing, a potentially problematic customer, a dispute with your business partner, or a conflict about a tenancy agreement, managing disputes in your business can be stressful...
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.
The Small Business Development Corporation’s 2024-25 Annual Report was tabled in the WA Parliament this week. After five months at the helm of the SBDC, I can say that it is a great privilege to lead an organisation with a great reputation for delivering practical, expert support to Western Australia’s hard working small businesses. In the 2024-25...
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’.
