Being aware of the early warning signs that your business may be in trouble will provide you with the best opportunity to take action and turn things around.
The recent launch of 13 regional and metropolitan TAFE Jobs and Skills Centres (JSCs) has provided a one-stop shop for small businesses looking to recruit or train staff. The centres provide careers, training, and employment advice and assistance and serve as a direct link between businesses seeking staff and TAFE trainees and apprentices looking...
If you’re a small business owner with limited resources, recruiting new staff can be a demanding exercise. To help you get through the process in a timely manner, we’ve put together tips to help you sort through job applications, run interviews and, most importantly, find the right person for the job. Identify the skills required Write down exactly...
For Ami Hackett, turning her ‘holiday job’ into a business launched her into the unknown, but keeping her business skills current helped her steer it through rough waters. Ami opened her self-named boat detailing and management business, Ami Marine, in Success in 2004 after an early career on the land in the wool industry. The marine business now...
Personal services income can be earned in just about any industry, and can attract special tax rules. Find out if they apply to you.
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...
Whether you’re just starting out in business, or you’ve been your own boss for years, the end of the financial year (EOFY) can be a busy time. To help you organise your financial records and find the paperwork you’ll need to pass onto your accountant, we’ve put together a handy EOFY checklist to help you. Download our free EOFY checklist Reporting...
Learn what it takes to lead your small business towards success using a combination of leadership and management skills.
Carrie-Anne Forsyth of Esteem Dance joined the PIVOT program and transformed her business.
Great news! You don’t need to provide an on-site video arcade, unlimited holidays or free pet-sitting to be an employer of choice. With these simple ideas, you could create the kind of workplace and culture your team will love. You might spend a lot of time and effort attracting customers to your business – but how much have you invested in...
People respond to images, so when marketing your business on social media, photography is an essential skill. This workshop teaches tips and tricks to improve your skills to better promote your business.
Gain an understanding of your business financials and learn how to use these numbers for improved business decision making.