This interactive workshop takes the mystery out of your business financials, giving you the confidence to ask the right questions and make better informed financial decisions.
Family businesses make up a significant amount of businesses in Australia, but extra care is needed when working with family members. According to Family Business Australia, 70 percent of all businesses in Australia are family businesses. While working with family can be rewarding, it also has its challenges. Although the start of the working...
This workshop will provide an introduction to tax planning so you can look to make the most of your tax return.
United by a dream to “do aged care differently”, nurses Julie Arnould and Carole Bain launched their business, Perth Care + Companion Company, in 2019. Fast forward just three years and Perth Care + Companion Company (PCCC) now employs more than 100 healthcare workers, with around 90 per cent of them women. The business was recognised as a state...
Keen to try out a retail business idea without the cost or commitment of a long-term lease? A pop-up shop may be the answer. Not having the finances needed to get a great business idea off the ground is a common situation many would-be entrepreneurs find themselves in. Pop-up shops are a great way to give your business idea a go without the cost or...
If your business sells gift vouchers, there are some key differences in your Goods and Services Tax (GST) payment and reporting requirements.
If you renew your business trademark through a private organisation, rather than IP Australia, you could end up paying three times more than required.
What should you do after a cyber security breach? In this workshop you will learn who to contact, how to continue operations, and what to change in the event of a cyber security breach.
If your business sells gift cards you should be aware of the current consumer laws, which came into effect on 1 November 2019. Legal requirements for gift cards There are three key parts to updated gift card laws, which apply to cards and vouchers supplied to consumers from 1 November 2019: A three year mandatory minimum expiry period for gift...
Many small businesses come up with great products and services, but struggle to find the right audience online. Knowing where your customers are spending time online is a key component in understanding how to market to them. Many small businesses come up with great products and services, but struggle to find the right audience online. You already...
Everybody loves music. Playing some tunes in your workplace can help create a positive working environment for your staff or help set the mood for your customers while shopping, dining or working out. Some studies have even shown it can influence people to buy more! But did you know that if you play music in your business, you’re required to have a...
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 . By his own admission, Kade Sims is adept at counting beans – the coffee variety that is, not financial figures. So, when the owner of Beck & Call...
