You may be entitled to compensation if your landlord is carrying out works that are causing disruption to your business. Some of the situations in which you can claim compensation are: if general works are being carried out by the landlord in your shopping centre or building the shopping centre or building are being redeveloped the disclosure...
It can be hard to stay on top of the rapidly changing developments in social media when you are running your business. We’ve put together this quick guide to one of the popular social platforms, TikTok, to help you out. Using social media can be a powerful way to build awareness of your business, connect with your customers and turn your online...
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...
“Like” it or loathe it, there’s no doubt influencer marketing has become a powerful marketing tool in recent years. But will it work for your business? Influencer marketing (also known as branded content) is a form of social media marketing which involves promoting a product or service through someone with a large social media following. If you’ve...
Your business name is a valuable asset, so when you receive a renewal notice your first thought is often to pay it straight away. While the notice letter or email may look official, you may not realise that it may have been sent by private organisations looking to make money from you. These unsolicited approaches are often made just before the...
If you’re a business owner, it’s important to understand your obligations to provide a safe and healthy workplace. This includes keeping up with changes to health and safety legislation. The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has introduced new Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws for Western Australia. Here are seven things...
On a national and local front, there are strong signs of economic and business recovery as we head towards the end of a challenging year. Two publications released over the past month report very positive signs of recovery for our small business sector in WA. On a national level, the Small Business Counts report was released by the Australian Small...
Could a change in payment times across the board be the silver lining to the pandemic cloud?
Card surcharges for Visa, Mastercard and EFTPOS payments will soon be banned. Here’s what you need to know and how to prepare your business before the changes come into effect. Paying by card is a popular and convenient way for Australians to buy goods and services from a range of businesses, online and in person. At the moment, businesses can...
Life as a small business owner can sometimes be lonely, especially if you work from home or alone. While some people may think it’s all flexible hours and working in your pyjamas (which is a nice perk), that’s not the complete picture of what running a one person operation is actually like. At times, a lack of interaction with others or feeling...
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can streamline many aspects of running a small business – but it’s important to remember that AI can also make costly mistakes. AI tools have changed the way many small businesses operate. In many cases, using AI can feel like having an extra staff member who can take care of certain tasks, leaving more time and...
Find out more about the pros and cons of short term leases and one could be right for your business.
