If running a business makes you feel like there’s just not enough time to get everything done, you’re not alone. Whether you ‘are’ your business, or you manage a small team, it’s always challenging to find enough hours in every day, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Sometimes, the best you can do is more effectively manage the time you...
Nobody likes an awkward conversation. As tough as it may be, it’s hard to avoid difficult conversations when you’re in business. Here are some tips to help you plan ahead and ensure difficult conversations run smoothly and calmly. Difficult conversation #1: A client hasn’t paid you When you spend so much of your time working to attract new clients...
Having the right mindset is key to success in small business. Adwoa Abban sees every project as a win – and has used a range of our SBDC services to set up, expand her knowledge and grow her business. Quantum Phases Consortium is an independent cost, contracts and claims consultancy based in Perth. Adwoa Abban, the principal consultant and owner of...
Business owners who constantly learn new skills will be the ones who adapt best in a changing environment
Have you found yourself in a situation where you’ve finished a job only to discover you’ve only just broken even or perhaps actually lost money due to underquoting? First of all, don’t beat yourself up. Most small business owners discover at some point, particularly when starting out, that they have underquoted. Here are some tips to help you avoid...
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is an important part of any marketing strategy, but how do you know if you’re getting value for money when paying someone to do your SEO? It’s a common situation many small business owners find themselves in. You know that SEO plays an important part in making sure your website can be found by potential customers...
Many small business owners are unaware that they may be required to obtain various local government approvals for their new premises, to ensure they are operating in compliance with the relevant planning, building and health legislation. Here’s how to avoid costly and disruptive mistakes. It’s an exciting time for your business. You have a strong...
Many small businesses start as a hobby business or ‘side hustle’ which you might run in your spare time while holding a job with another employer. Setting your own hours and being your own boss might sound like a dream when you’re working while running a business on the side – but it’s important to make an informed decision before you decide to...
If you’re setting up or buying a food based business, there are two key features to look out for when leasing your business premises.
Are you finding it hard to work out how much you should be charging for your services? One of the most common questions we’re asked by new business owners is how much should they be charging per hour for their services. There are a number of factors to consider when setting an hourly rate. Here are our top tips if you are running a service-based...
Did you know that working on diversity and inclusion in small business can deliver greater productivity, innovation and workforce wellbeing? Recent research from the International Labour Organization and consulting firms McKinsey and Deloitte has found that companies who demonstrate inclusion through diversity perform better. So, what does...
On a national and local front, there are strong signs of economic and business recovery as we head towards the end of a challenging year. Two publications released over the past month report very positive signs of recovery for our small business sector in WA. On a national level, the Small Business Counts report was released by the Australian Small...
