At this time of year, it’s common for businesses to take on extra staff to help them through the busy festive period. We asked our business adviser, Gudrun Gilles, for tips about hiring casual staff over the festive period. Here are Gudrun's top tips to help you make the most of hiring casual staff for your business. Tip #1: Be prepared Taking on a...
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.
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has recently become the first certified ECO Destination in Western Australia, and has partnered with the Margaret River Chamber of Commerce and Industry to launch a Local-Is-More program to encourage the community to buy locally. The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River joined the SBDC’s Small Business Friendly...
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has been working with State Government agencies and local governments to raise awareness of small business’ role in providing amenity and vitality to the community; and the importance of ensuring practices that minimise the impact of construction on their operations. We have developed guidelines...
The way you’re feeling can often be aligned with how well your business is doing. The thought of whether you can pay the bills or wages, or whether your business can actually continue, are burdens that can weigh heavily on any business owner. There are a number of ways you can manage any stress and anxiety you are feeling. Unfortunately due to...
When you walk into your business premises and see the roof is leaking, your focus is going to be on getting the problem fixed as soon as possible. But who do you turn to and what should you do in these situations? We’ve put together three simple steps to guide you through getting any damage to your business premises fixed in a timely manner. 3...
Julia ‘Jools’ Nesbitt is the Co-Director of Masonex Building, a family shop fitting business she runs with her husband Mick. The registered building business, offering retail shop fit-outs, de-fits and store maintenance, was busy and in demand before COVID affected their environment. “Before COVID came around, we always had plenty of work,” said...
Navigate the complexities of recent and upcoming changes to employment law to stay informed, prepare for future amendments and protect your business and employees.
Pay rates and employer obligations can vary depending on which industrial relations system applies to your business. Find out about four free tools that can help you pay staff correctly.
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.
Government agencies play an important role in our economy when procuring products and services.
On 1 July 2024, Business Local became SBDC Regional. While the name has changed, we’re still here providing you with free business advice and support in your area. Find your SBDC Regional provider . When Melissa Raffan’s career took an unexpected trajectory and she became a small business owner, she was driven by her personal passion for...
