Julia ‘Jools’ Nesbitt is the Co-Director of Masonex Building, a family shop fitting business she runs with her husband Mick. The registered building business, offering retail shop fit-outs, de-fits and store maintenance, was busy and in demand before COVID affected their environment. “Before COVID came around, we always had plenty of work,” said...
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.
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...
If you’re a small business owner with limited resources, recruiting new staff can be a demanding exercise. To help you get through the process in a timely manner, we’ve put together tips to help you sort through job applications, run interviews and, most importantly, find the right person for the job. Identify the skills required Write down exactly...
If you are thinking about starting a business, but don't know where to begin, this FREE workshop will take you through the essentials.
Each year, more than one million Australians are impacted by scams, cybercrime and identity theft. For small businesses, cyber vulnerabilities can have a devastating impact. Have you ever thought about how much of your business information is stored on a smart phone, computer or online? What would happen if you lost access to that information or it...
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently announced changes to how your employees can calculate tax deductions if they work from home. Here’s your guide to the changes. Millions of Australians work from home for some or all of their working week. If your business is structured to have your employees working from home at some stage, they...
Each year we ask small business owners what they expect for the forthcoming year. Here's what they had to say.
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...
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...
Households are increasing their online shopping activities and looking to support local - will they be able to find your business?
The City of Canning has been Small Business Friendly since 2016 and offers local businesses the opportunity to participate in a range of programs to build capability and capacity. These include the Canning Business Mentoring Program, City of Canning Grants Centre and a range of business events. The Canning Business Mentoring Program is in its...
