Could a change in payment times across the board be the silver lining to the pandemic cloud?
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...
Family-owned and operated business, Leaf Bean Machine, has spent more than a decade taking their love of a good brew to the next level by focussing on being more than just a coffee roaster. Fleur and Brad Cassidy, the husband and wife team behind Leaf Bean Machine, created a three pronged product focus which gave rise to its trading name. They...
Pay rates and employer obligations can vary depending on which industrial relations system applies to your business. Find out about four free tools that can help you pay staff correctly.
Running a business is challenging, and while many business owners are focused on optimising sales, marketing and accounts, essential information technology (IT) requirements can be easily neglected. Here are five IT areas that are easy to do and can give your business a big boost. 1. Maximise your web presence When was the last time you gave your...
Doing your homework before you chose to register your business is sound advice for new enterprises according to business owner Sharon Todd, the founder of a funeral company specialising in traditional Aboriginal funeral services. Towards the Dreaming is a 100 per cent Indigenous owned and managed funeral service founded by Sharon in 2021 to fill an...
Connecting to a business adviser at the SBDC can make the world of difference to any new business according to artistic business founder, Kym Gow. “It is daunting starting out in a new business,” Kym said. “I wish I'd known about what was on offer from the SBDC in the beginning.” Colour Passion is an online business that provides high quality...
From 9 November 2023, changes to the Australian Consumer Law mean that businesses of all sizes can’t propose, use or rely on unfair contract terms in standard form contracts. Find out what this means for your small business contracts. A standard form contract is generally one which has been prepared and entered a number of times by one party to a...
When it comes to social media, it’s negative comments and reviews that cause the greatest concern to small and medium business owners according to the 2020 Yellow Social Media Report. Negative reviews can have a significant impact on your business, not to mention the frustration and anxiety they can cause. Fortunately, like complaints made in...
On 1 July 2024, Business Local became SBDC Regional. While the name has changed, we’re still here providing you with free business advice and support in your area. Find your SBDC Regional provider . There’s no perfect time to start a business – but navigating the challenges of a tropical cyclone and pandemic would be enough to test any new business...
Are you considering producing beverages, such as craft beer or juices, as a business? The Western Australian Planning Commission has produced new guidance to help navigate land use planning considerations for beverage production in WA. We’ve put together a summary to help you. What is beverage production? The term beverage production covers...
When you’re a small business owner, there are a number of government regulations and compliance requirements you need to stay on top of. While it may seem challenging to be across all the changes that may affect your business, there are three easy steps you can follow to ensure your business is meeting its legal requirements. Use subscriptions to...
