Our business advisory team receives a number of calls from business owners who provide services or support to participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or are considering becoming NDIS providers. Here are the top questions business owners have been asking about the NDIS - and answers from an NDIS expert. The National...
Should you borrow money from your family? Questions to ask yourself before getting loved ones involved.
Supply contracting is common in a number of industries, particularly in the construction, information and communications technology, manufacturing, government and professional services sectors. We asked Lisa Legena, manager of our Advisory Services team, to share her top tips on the factors to consider before you agree to a supply contract...
You may be entitled to compensation if your landlord is carrying out works that are causing disruption to your business. Some of the situations in which you can claim compensation are: if general works are being carried out by the landlord in your shopping centre or building the shopping centre or building are being redeveloped the disclosure...
Taking long service leave might seem like one of the perks of working for a big corporation or government department – but it can apply to small business employees too. Here’s an overview of how long service leave works as a paid entitlement in Western Australia and how it works in a small business. How long is ‘long’ service? Entitlements for long...
Paying for professional advice when you start a business will save you money later on. So what advice is worth paying for? The answer to this question really depends on the kind of business you run. For example, if you’re an accountant running your own business, you know your way around a profit and loss statement and understand the difference...
Gaelle Morival’s foray into the business world began with her love for French pastries and a desire to bring a slice of France to Perth. In October 2023, she purchased an existing café, French Resistance, which had already been operating for five years. Gaelle saw this as an opportunity to combine her passion for delicious French pastries with a...
Find out what Western Australian business owners have said are the most important things they have learnt about running a business.
From 26 August 2025, the Australian Government’s right to disconnect laws will apply to small business employers. Australia’s workplace landscape has undergone significant changes recently, with the Federal Government passing a series of amendments to the Fair Work Act – also known as the 'Closing Loopholes' laws. The right to disconnect laws were...
Since it started in Western Australia in late 2020, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has had significant scrutiny, with final reports on the Royal Commission and a formal review of the scheme delivered in 2023. The Australian Government’s response has included making legislative changes that started on 3 October 2024 that you should...
If you are thinking about starting a business, but don't know where to begin, this FREE workshop will take you through the essentials.
Building a successful business is linked to understanding and focusing on key performance areas. This workshop helps identify these critical areas and how to monitor them.
