Should you borrow money from your family? Questions to ask yourself before getting loved ones involved.
What began as a passion for craft beer and a fun weekend activity with friends has transformed into so much more for Travis Moore and the team behind the brewery, kitchen and taproom Phat Brew Club. “It all started in the shed in my backyard where we were brewing funky little beers for about six and a half years, mostly just things that we liked to...
Sean Thompson has always had an entrepreneurial spark, but it was a chance remark from a friend plus the solid support from his family that led to him taking a leap into business ownership with Geraldton Party and Event Hire. While working as a postie in the Mid West City of Geraldton, Sean Thompson had a yearning to own and run his own business...
You may have received emails or reminders about registering the “.au” version of your business website. At first glance, it could appear to be yet another spam email – but there could be a legitimate opportunity for business owners in Australia if you act before the September deadline. Here are some common questions small business owners have about...
The Federal Government has announced changes to superannuation guarantee payments which may impact small business owners in Western Australia. Payday Super will change both the timing of super payments and the way super is calculated and reported through payroll systems. From 1 July 2026, superannuation guarantee payments must be paid to employees...
Here’s your guide to what to do if a product you make, sell, import, distribute or otherwise work with in your business is recalled for safety reasons. Every business has a responsibility to make sure their products are safe for consumers, no matter where you are in the supply chain. This means that whether you manufacturer, import, distribute or...
While some businesses have their peak season over the Christmas and New Year period, other businesses experience a lull or schedule a shutdown. If December and January are usually quiet for your business, you can plan ahead to make the most of your downtime. At the end of a busy year, it’s important to take some time to relax and recharge when...
If you’re like many business owners at the end of a busy year, you might find yourself putting off certain tasks, actions or decisions until after the festive break. However, sometimes there’s no time like the (Christmas) present to wrap up properly and ‘sleigh’ the end of the year. We asked our business adviser, Steve McLaren, for his thoughts on...
Follow these tips to help you effectively oversee occupational health and safety matters in your business.
Like many businesses in our current environment, you may be expecting a downturn in your turnover for the next financial year. We’ve put together some tips on how to prepare from a tax perspective. From staffing challenges and supplier constraints to customer behaviours and global events, there are many reasons your business might be preparing for...
A friend is not just a friend these days. Your business can have friends, followers, fans and other supporters in your local area and far beyond with so many social media apps available. There’s no doubt social media can be the perfect advertisement for your business, build your search engine optimisation (SEO) and help to attract new customers. It...
It’s no secret the costs of running a business are rising. If you’ve been absorbing inflation from your suppliers and higher fuel costs without considering what you’re charging for your own products and services, it could be time to consider a price rise. We asked one of our experienced business advisers, Steve McLaren, about the right and wrong...
