Most people associate record keeping with tax time, but having a good record keeping system in place can also help you monitor the health of your business. Record keeping can give you a more accurate picture of your business to help you understand how you are doing, so you can spot any potential problems sooner rather than later. What records do I...
“Like” it or loathe it, there’s no doubt influencer marketing has become a powerful marketing tool in recent years. But will it work for your business? Influencer marketing (also known as branded content) is a form of social media marketing which involves promoting a product or service through someone with a large social media following. If you’ve...
Make the most out of the Xero and learn how to use its advanced product features to get the most out of this powerful accounting tool.
Many business owners can relate to this scenario; you’ve hired a professional to do Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) on your website, you’ve paid them and they’ve been working at it for months, but you haven’t seen any significant results. So what’s gone wrong? More often than not, the issue lies in a disconnect between the search intent of a...
There’s a fine line between being a business contractor with an Australian Business Number (ABN) and being an employee. If you’re a contractor with your own ABN, read these tips to help make sure you’re being treated fairly and meeting your obligations. In some industries, for example in the construction industry, it’s common for businesses to...
Sport has always played a major role in the lives of the Price family, with a strong pedigree in football. That history of teamwork led to the family owning one of Perth’s leading trophy companies. Twenty years ago, Craige Price was heavily involved in local sporting organisations, managing teams and being the president of various clubs. In his...
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...
Wondering if your business is eligible for a government grant? We’ve put together this overview explaining the availability and eligibility of grants for small business. Are there incentives or grants to help start-up businesses? There are no government grants available for the specific purpose of starting a business. Government support for start...
There are indications that a global trend termed ‘The Great Resignation’ will see more workers than usual quit their jobs following the COVID-19 pandemic. What could this mean for you? In 2021, a survey by consulting firm PwC Australia found that 38 per cent of workers wanted to find a new job in the next year, while people management platform...
You may hear the term ‘supply chain’ a lot when it comes to the procurement and delivery of products or services – but what does it actually mean and how is it relevant to your business? What is a supply chain? A supply chain refers to the entire process of making and selling products, and can include steps such as: Sourcing raw materials Sourcing...
As a business owner, launching a new website can be a big step. It's your digital storefront, your brand's online home, and a crucial tool for attracting and retaining customers. For many businesses, website development and domain registrations are best outsourced to other businesses with specialised digital expertise. Before you dive in and hire a...
Surrounded by regal purple flowerbeds, Heather Walford has blended her favourite colour and passion for floriculture perfectly. There’s an unmistakable aroma which drifts out of Carlotta, just south of Nannup. One of deep relaxation with soothing tones. “I moved to Nannup in the late 1990s. I bought a 16 acre block of land and was researching what...
