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...
Selecting the right location and premises for your business is a critical decision. Find out more about what you need to consider if you're locating your business from home, buying or leasing business premises, or using a mobile van, co-working space, incubator, market stall or pop-up shop.
Using the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) can protect you when you’re buying, selling, leasing or hiring business assets.
What should you do after a cyber security breach? In this workshop you will learn who to contact, how to continue operations, and what to change in the event of a cyber security breach.
No manager to answer to, no annoying colleagues and no one to tell you when you can clock on and off – sounds appealing, right? For many, the benefits of being their own boss far outweigh the challenges, making self employment an appealing option for many Western Australians. In fact, as of June 2023, there were 150,000 non-employing businesses in...
Having a written cancellation policy is a must for businesses that offer services, to protect your business and stay on the right side of the law.
The right professional advice can help you avoid costly mistakes and make better decisions as your business grows. But what advice is worth paying for? The answer to this question depends on the kind of business you run. For example, if you’re an accountant running your own business, you know your way around a profit and loss statement and...
Significant changes to the Australian Privacy Act 1988 are on the horizon. They will impact how customer data is handled and bring increased scrutiny from regulators. Understanding and preparing for these reforms will be essential for WA small businesses to remain compliant and build trust with their customers. The Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) is...
New laws impacting regulated workers and businesses and the road transport industry will come into affect from 26 August 2024. These changes aim to improve the working conditions of 'employee-like' workers performing digital platform work and regulated road transport contractors. Who are regulated workers? Regulated workers fall into two main...
Taking some small actions can often help ease a larger burden when it comes to managing your wellbeing.
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...
