As we transition out of our week of lockdown here in WA, I’d like to take a moment to recognise and commend small businesses for the part they have played. Over the week our thoughts have been with many members of the community, including small businesses, who have been impacted by the devastating bushfire emergency in Perth’s east, as well as the...
While small business is often an alternative to working for someone else, starting a business while still employed can be an attractive option. You might think that starting a small business is an all or nothing choice - you are either employed or working for yourself. But in today’s ‘gig economy’, starting a business in addition to your main...
Changes to Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting for micro business owners and businesses with closely held payees will come into effect from 1 July 2021.
In 2015, Claudia Franke started her IT consulting business in her spare time while still working in an office-based role. After two years of building her business, she resigned from her IT day job to focus on providing IT consulting, support and training services for small businesses. The move to create her own business, Fraulein Tech, allowed...
From 26 October 2019, products or services must be advertised or displayed with a single price. Here’s what you need to know. Single pricing requirements To comply with new laws you’ll need to include all charges (including taxes, duties and extra fees) in the headline price of goods and services, including the cost for pre-selected options. This...