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...
Having a clear refund and returns process can help you avoid being overwhelmed after the busy Christmas sales period. Here are some tips to help you get started.
“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...
Working towards #GenerationEquality is the theme of International Women’s Day, which is on 8 March 2020.
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 . While navigating the uncertainty of COVID was a challenge for many small businesses, for popular Geraldton restaurant Skeetas, the pandemic proved a...
It can be a lonely road when you work from home. Here are our tips on how to beat the isolation for the benefit of your wellbeing and your business.
If your business sells any kind of unpackaged, ready-to-eat foods, it’s important to keep your customers safe from food-borne illnesses. Here’s what you need to know about the new food safety management standard introduced in Australia – and what action you need to take. It’s not pleasant to imagine the consequences for your customers, business and...
Do you want to promote your business online but find it hard to know where to focus your attention? Being online provides your business with a number of benefits that shouldn’t be ignored. These range from making it easier for potential customers to find your business through to providing new sales channels to complement face-to-face sales. The...
Want to have more flexibility and reduce your operating costs? Here are three reasons to run your business from home
The Australian Government’s right to disconnect laws have been introduced to protect employees’ work-life balance. While the provisions don’t apply to small businesses until 26 August 2025, some business owners and employees may be wondering how it may affect them. Australia’s workplace landscape has undergone significant changes recently, with the...
When business owner Jorden Williamson opened a Pokémon Booster Box with a mate on Facebook via live a few years ago for fun, they didn’t envision it would lead to opening a popular bricks and mortar shop in central Geraldton, WA. The trading card enthusiasts who have been friends since they met as teenagers, were having a quiet beer one night when...
Households are increasing their online shopping activities and looking to support local - will they be able to find your business?
