Explains the different types of employment types and the wage and leave entitlements for each. This includes information on full-time, part-time, casual and fixed term employees as well as apprentices and trainees.
As tax time draws nearer, you might be wondering what you can claim or ‘write off’ as a tax deduction this year. It’s important to know exactly what you can – and can’t – claim to avoid running into issues later. Our business adviser, Brian Childs, shares some of his top tips for small business owners around claiming tax deductions. Beware of...
In the 2025-26 financial year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will prioritise enforcing compliance relating to credit card surcharges and merchant fees. Paying by card is convenient for customers, but it can cost your business in the form of merchant fees charged by your payment processor (such as a bank). If your...
You may hear the term ‘supply chain’ a lot when it comes to the procurement and delivery of products or services – but what does it actually mean and how is it relevant to your business? What is a supply chain? A supply chain refers to the entire process of making and selling products, and can include steps such as: Sourcing raw materials Sourcing...
The Federal Government has announced changes to superannuation guarantee payments which may impact small business owners in Western Australia. Payday Super will change both the timing of super payments and the way super is calculated and reported through payroll systems. From 1 July 2026, superannuation guarantee payments must be paid to employees...
A friend is not just a friend these days. Your business can have friends, followers, fans and other supporters in your local area and far beyond with so many social media apps available. There’s no doubt social media can be the perfect advertisement for your business, build your search engine optimisation (SEO) and help to attract new customers. It...
Taking some small actions can often help ease a larger burden when it comes to managing your wellbeing.
Using the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) can protect you when you’re buying, selling, leasing or hiring business assets.
Making time to explore how your business is performing online and using these insights to make the most of your digital marketing activities.
At the core of any successful small business lies a well designed business model. But what exactly is one, and how can it transform your vision into a thriving enterprise? Whether you are just starting out or refining an established business, understanding the building blocks of a business model is crucial to aligning your day to day activities...
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...
