Find out more about the ban on single use plastics and what you can do to get your business ready.
Learn about the strategies you can put in place before 30 June to maximise your business’ tax return.
In today’s competitive markets, you can’t afford to lose sales through poor customer service. Wow your customers with our tips on how to keep them happy.
As you dive into the new year in small business, it’s important to take stock of your achievements during the past 12 months and to set your business goals for the next. We have put together a few tips to help ensure smooth sailing in the year ahead. Get on top of your finances Take some time to put your finances in order by reviewing your...
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...
Buying a franchise can be a great pathway to running your own business. Before signing on, make sure you’ve sought advice and considered these seven key areas.
How can you impact your profit as a small business owner? For most small businesses, making a profit is one of the most important goals. Profitability relies on a simple accounting equation: Income – Expenditure = Net Profit In other words, net profit is your business's profit after all business expenses have been deducted from your revenue...
Crowd Source Equity Funding is a relatively new way to raise the funds needed to expand your business or to kick start a new venture. First things first. CSEF stands for Crowd Source Equity Funding. It’s a relatively new way to raise funds to expand your business. CSEF is evolving here in Australia with the introduction of the Corporations...
Our Small Business Commissioner, David Eaton, is calling on small business tenants and landlords to work together during this difficult time.
The way you’re feeling can often be aligned with how well your business is doing. The thought of whether you can pay the bills or wages, or whether your business can actually continue, are burdens that can weigh heavily on any business owner. There are a number of ways you can manage any stress and anxiety you are feeling. Unfortunately due to...
If you renew your business trademark through a private organisation, rather than IP Australia, you could end up paying three times more than required.
Landing a big client is generally cause for celebration as a small business owner. If you’re signing a contract to supply a client with your products or services, you might be asked to commit to an exclusivity clause. An exclusivity clause means you are being asked to restrict your supply of products to just that client, industry or geographical...