The difference between a contractor and an employee
1 November 2024
Blog
Whether you’re an employer or a person who considers themselves self-employed, it’s important to know the difference between what the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) sees as an employee and a contractor to ensure you are meeting your tax and super obligations. Many people believe that a worker is automatically a contractor if they have specialist...
Tips for hiring your first employee
15 April 2024
Blog
Once you’ve developed your business plan, successfully launched your business and are starting to enjoy life as an entrepreneur, you may be thinking about the best ways to take your business to the next level. Whether you work from home or from other premises, one way to get more done in your business is to hire some extra hands to help. Hiring...
Easy ways to become an employer of choice
29 November 2022
Blog
Great news! You don’t need to provide an on-site video arcade, unlimited holidays or free pet-sitting to be an employer of choice. With these simple ideas, you could create the kind of workplace and culture your team will love. You might spend a lot of time and effort attracting customers to your business – but how much have you invested in...
Managing your cash flow
27 May 2022
Blog
We’ve all heard the saying that ‘cash is king’, but despite the popularity of this phrase cash flow is an area of business that is often neglected. Being able to effectively manage your cash flow is key to the long term survival of your business. It will also allow you to maintain enough working capital to operate through quiet periods. Your cash...
Kick off the New Year with your best foot forward
13 January 2025
Blog
As you dive into the new year in small business, it’s important to take stock of your achievements during the past 12 months and to set your business goals for 2025. We have put together a few tips to help ensure smooth sailing in the year ahead. Get on top of your finances Take some time to put your finances in order by reviewing your financial...
Self-employment opens the door to a second chance
22 March 2018
Blog
Self-employment is becoming an increasingly popular option in today’s tough job market, but have you considered the problems faced by those leaving prison when it comes to gaining employment? Finding a job is difficult for former inmates, and a lack of income and employment opportunities are major obstacles to re-assimilating back into society. To...
Increasing Revenue and Profitability
Workshop

This workshop will help you discover the key levers in your business and to develop initiatives and strategies to boost revenue and profitability.

Managing your Cash Flow
Workshop

Actively monitoring and managing your cash flow is vital to tracking the financial health of your business. This practical and interactive workshop explains the process of cash flow planning, including methods and software available to help you.

Increase your Reach on Facebook and Instagram
Workshop

Discover how you can use Facebook and Instagram to increase your business profile and generate more sales.

Managing Contracts
Workshop

Contracts are legal binding documents that can safeguard a business, or create issues if things go wrong. Learn about how contracts are structured, when they are used, and what you need to know as a small business operator.

Brand Building Basics
Workshop

Elevate your business by unlocking the secrets to building a stronger, more impactful brand presence from the ground up.

Coaching for Performance
Workshop

Explore an effective framework to guide team coaching conversations towards accountability, responsibility and ownership in the workplace.