How can you effectively set goals in your business? We spoke to Trevor Flint, founder and director of Capstone Associates.
The Federal Government has proposed changes to superannuation guarantee payments which may impact small business owners in Western Australia. From 1 July 2026, superannuation guarantee payments must be paid to employees at the same time as their salary and wages. These changes are being introduced as part of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday...
Gavin Barnes, the owner of Tech Window in Busselton, tell us how he was doing business differently during the coronavirus pandemic.
On 1 July 2024, the State Government’s new work health and safety regulations banning the manufacture, supply, and processing of engineered stone slabs and panels took effect in Western Australia. Here is what businesses that previously worked with engineered stone need to know. What is engineered stone? Engineered stone is a composite material...
The way you’re feeling can often be aligned with how well your business is doing. The thought of whether you can pay the bills or wages, or whether your business can actually continue, are burdens that can weigh heavily on any business owner. There are a number of ways you can manage any stress and anxiety you are feeling. Unfortunately due to...
By mid-2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted small businesses across many sectors. Whether lockdowns and restrictions had affected them financially, or the constantly changing environment had left them emotionally exhausted, some small business owners needed additional support to move forward and pivot how they operated. “Before COVID came...
Wondering if your business is eligible for a government grant? We’ve put together this overview explaining the availability and eligibility of grants for small business. Are there incentives or grants to help start-up businesses? There are no government grants available for the specific purpose of starting a business. Government support for start...
What started as a childhood hobby and a simple love of beekeeping has since grown into a buzzing business for husband and wife team Rupert and Kim Phillips. With a clear vision and strong values around sustainability, authenticity, and education, Rupert and Kim opened The House of Honey, an agri-tourism business nestled in the heart of the Swan...
Food based businesses are a popular pursuit for many aspiring business owners. While the process of starting a business is generally the same regardless of your industry, starting a food based business does involve some additional steps. Here is an overview of the additional steps you’ll need to follow to start a food based business. Tip: We...
Our business advisory team receives a number of calls from business owners who provide services or support to participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or are considering becoming NDIS providers. Here are the top questions business owners have been asking about the NDIS - and answers from an NDIS expert. The National...
It’s no secret that the cost of practically everything seems to have risen. As a commercial leasing tenant, it’s important to understand the outgoing clauses in your lease, so there are no surprises later on. Our business advisers spend a lot of time speaking with small business owners across WA. One question appears to be coming up frequently in...
Find out more about what a capability statement is, how it could help your business, and how to access our free template and information guide.
