The switch from employee to boss isn’t always an easy – and neither is working with your spouse. Here are some insights shared by business owners Molly and Jordan Kirk, who co-own a commercial refrigeration and air conditioning business in Perth. Molly and her husband Jordan worked for a refrigeration company and later bought out the business under...
Business owners who constantly learn new skills will be the ones who adapt best in a changing environment
Nobody likes an awkward conversation. As tough as it may be, it’s hard to avoid difficult conversations when you’re in business. Here are some tips to help you plan ahead and ensure difficult conversations run smoothly and calmly. Difficult conversation #1: A client hasn’t paid you When you spend so much of your time working to attract new clients...
At the core of any successful small business lies a well designed business model. But what exactly is one, and how can it transform your vision into a thriving enterprise? Whether you are just starting out or refining an established business, understanding the building blocks of a business model is crucial to aligning your day to day activities...
According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), three children have died and at least one child is seriously injured every month after swallowing or inserting button batteries in their bodies. Button batteries, also known as coin batteries, are small silver-coloured batteries which contain hazardous chemicals and can pose a...
Does taking a break feel like mission impossible? Here are some ideas to help you plan some time off without it impacting on your business.
Most businesses evolve over time. You may start off running a small home based business and then branch out to hiring staff, moving into business premises or offering new products and services. If you’re starting a business or planning changes to the way you operate, we recommend taking a moment to check if there are any additional licensing...
With spring in the air, now is the time to take stock of your business and get organised before the busy festive season
Burnout is a state of exhaustion that is typically caused by chronic stress. While not a diagnosable medical condition, it is now classified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an occupational phenomenon.
Want to have more flexibility and reduce your operating costs? Here are three reasons to run your business from home
What would you like to achieve ‘one day’ in your business? Perhaps adding new products to your range, upgrading your website, growing your team, outsourcing tasks you don’t enjoy, or finally getting around to working out what to do with your social media presence. As a business owner, it can be all too easy to fill the hours with the processes and...
The Federal Budget, announced on 25 March 2025, provides a range of support programs to help improve the operating environment for small business owners. Here is an overview of the key announcements likely to have an impact on small businesses in Western Australia. Please note: these announcements will need to be passed as law through the Federal...
