It’s an unfortunate fact that small business owners are regularly the target of scammers – trying to take their money, business contacts, or business or personal identification details. Scammers often pretend to be from a government agency, like the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), or a well-known company you may have heard of, such as Telstra...
Households are increasing their online shopping activities and looking to support local - will they be able to find your business?
Does taking a break feel like mission impossible? Here are some ideas to help you plan some time off without it impacting on your business.
Starting his business five years ago and completing nearly 20 of our SBDC business skills workshops so far, Laundon Peacock is someone who loves to learn! Here he shares some of his experiences and lessons from his videography business, LP Visuals. Laundon Peacock launched his small business, LP Visuals, while he was a university student. What...
There’s no such thing as a stress-free business, as Narelle and Andrew Anderson know. Even the kind of business designed to help people de-stress can present a range of challenges – but it’s worth remembering that help is always available. Narelle and Andrew Anderson’s business The Life Spring operates across two locations. They have three float...
According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), three children have died and at least one child is seriously injured every month after swallowing or inserting button batteries in their bodies. Button batteries, also known as coin batteries, are small silver-coloured batteries which contain hazardous chemicals and can pose a...
If you’re one of the many small business owners across WA facing rising costs, uncertain economic conditions and the impact of inflation, you’re not alone. While you can’t control these factors, you can take action to help put your business in the strongest position possible. We asked one of our experienced business advisers, Brian Childs, for some...
If your small business employs workers, including contractors or sub-contractors, it’s compulsory for you to have workers’ compensation insurance. Here’s what you need to know to protect your business from hefty fines or other serious consequences. No matter how careful you are, work-related injuries and illnesses can happen. If your business...
Small business deserves and needs equal access to justice. A renewed federal focus on unfair business contracts has offered some hope of levelling the playing field when it comes to disputes with large suppliers or head contractors. However much remains to be done to ensure small businesses are empowered to stand up for themselves in a commercial...
I am pleased to see the ATO has recognised the potential impact of the STP initiative on small and micro businesses; and are considering extending the transition period, as well as, including alternate reporting mechanisms. Single Touch Payroll (STP) – an online payroll initiative designed to streamline the way employers report tax and...
Most business owners who’ve worked hard to establish their business, want to see it continue to thrive after they leave. A succession plan, or exit strategy, determines the best way to leave a business, whether that’s by sale, passing it onto other family members, introducing new management, or simply reducing your role in the business. Succession...
Your business name is a valuable asset, so when you receive a renewal notice your first thought is often to pay it straight away. While the notice letter or email may look official, you may not realise that it may have been sent by private organisations looking to make money from you. These unsolicited approaches are often made just before the...