Free financial counselling services are available to help small business owners who need information about managing debt or are in financial distress. Financial challenges are often cited as the biggest cause of anxiety for small business owners. An Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources report Small Business...
You may have heard about recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009. Here’s an overview of three changes that could impact you, your employees and your business operations. The Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has announced updates to the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. This was formerly...
To help you avoid or limit damage from a disaster, we have created a business continuity plan template that's suitable for any type of business.
The SBDC’s Small Business Friendly Local Governments initiative has celebrated five years and passing 50 members with local government stakeholders. Chief Executive Officers and economic development specialists from WA local governments joined the Minister for Small Business, Hon Reece Whitby MLA and Small Business Commissioner and Small Business...
Buying a franchise can be a great pathway to running your own business. Before signing on, make sure you’ve sought advice and considered these seven key areas.
More customers, longer hours and an increased workload can add up to festive fatigue for your team. Here’s your guide to looking after your staff members to help avoid burnout over the Christmas and New Year rush. While the Christmas carols tell us our days should be merry and bright, the reality can look very different for small business owners...
You might think eInvoicing is what happens when you email invoices from your accounting system but there is much more to it, including a number of benefits for your business. Here is our quick guide to the benefits of eInvoicing. What is eInvoicing? eInvoicing is a secure payment method designed to streamline payments between businesses and their...
Feeling confident in your abilities is a strong starting point when you’re considering running your own business. Jarrod Whitbourne was able to manage demanding FIFO shifts as a boilermaker while completing an accounting degree - a juggling act that first gave him confidence in his business capabilities. With 10 years of industry experience and a...
There’s a fine line between being a business contractor with an Australian Business Number (ABN) and being an employee. If you’re a contractor with your own ABN, read these tips to help make sure you’re being treated fairly and meeting your obligations. In some industries, for example in the construction industry, it’s common for businesses to...
You can now add up to four additional ANZSIC codes to your ABN, to reflect your business activities more accurately. Events such as COVID-19 have highlighted the importance of accurate business information to allow government agencies and emergency services to provide tailored support and services to businesses when needed. This has led to changes...
The cities of Canning and Gosnells, along with the Town of Victoria Park have cut red tape for food businesses trading at events.
Signing a lease is a big commitment for any business. Here are our top five things you need to know before signing on the dotted line.
