Running a business from home provides several cost and lifestyle benefits, including a range of eligible tax deductions. Home based businesses provide an opportunity to save on rent, the time and cost of commuting while providing flexibility in your work hours. It can also provide valuable ‘breathing space’ while you grow your business. Eligible...
Mike Dale used the PIVOT program to recharge Dial-A-Doctor.
Discover how to boost your voice as an industry authority and convert customers by publishing quality blogs.
A goal of embracing new digital cinematography techniques and platforms, but still delivering the same incredible care in every production was the motivation behind Jonathon Shaw launching his own cinematography business 12 years ago. Limitless Studios, located in West Perth, now employs a team of five producing everything from television...
Are you thinking it may be time to move on from your business? If you’re planning to sell your business, your mind has probably jumped to thoughts of how to manage the sales process and the price. But before listing it for sale, there are important housekeeping tasks to help you: package your business so that it’s attractive to a new buyer make the...
Our latest research shows that small business is generating real returns for the Western Australian economy.
The news of a local business, a play centre, having to close because they couldn’t access appropriate insurance cover hit the media this week. Unfortunately, the situation this small business found itself in has become increasingly common. Hardening of the insurance market Because of a number of factors affecting underwriters’ risk appetite...
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...
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.
Small business deserves and needs equal access to justice. A renewed federal focus on unfair business contracts has offered some hope of levelling the playing field when it comes to disputes with large suppliers or head contractors. However much remains to be done to ensure small businesses are empowered to stand up for themselves in a commercial...
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.
