Is Running My Own Business Right for Me?
At one time or another, you may have asked yourself the question: “Is running my own business right for me?”
Ways to transform your business
Transformation of your business is more than just developing a strategy for growth or improvement; it’s about completely rethinking how you conduct business. The need to transform your business can be driven by changes in the industry, technological improvements, changes in regulations or responding to competitive pressures. Any innovation or transformation involves a marked shift […]
The importance of looking after your mental health in a pandemic
The year has greatly changed the way we live and shone a light on the importance of looking after your mental health in a pandemic. To help keep us safe, it is likely that changes made to how we live our lives will remain for a while. If your business has taken a hit this […]
Parental leave, where are we up to?
How did paid parental leave get to be so contentious? The current debate is not about parental leave in general; the entitlement to 12 months with a potential for 24 months of unpaid leave with your job guaranteed (or an equivalent position) remains. It’s about who pays for paid leave.
Queensland Government round 3 small business grants – updated
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training administers grants and programs to help Queensland small business continue to recover, grow and thrive by committing grant funds for businesses to increase key capabilities, embrace innovation and assist high-growth businesses to capitalise on opportunities. Round 3 of the small business basics grants program opens on Wednesday 4 […]
What you need to know about the new Lifetime Director ID Number
Following a review of Australia’s business registers, Directors will be required to register for a new lifetime director ID number, much like a tax file number. The introduction of the new lifetime Director Identification Number (DIN) regime is part of the Government’s Modernisation of Business Registers (MBR) Program creating greater transparency and monitoring of the […]
Managing the debt drain – the critical issues for small business
February and March are traditionally the worst cashflow months for small business – the Christmas rush is over, the Business Activity Statement is due, and payments slow down with a dip in consumer spending. You might be ok but your customers could be under pressure and often whoever wields the most influence gets paid first.
Creating great places to work: engaging employees’ skill and will
Purpose is the primary element of motivation. At the heart of any business is its business practices. This is typically in the hands of a company’s greatest asset, cost centre and risk; the workforce or human element, which has many moving parts. It is paramount that we not only meet our obligations to various government regulators […]
Easter 2022: understanding all the retail trading rules
With the annual Easter holiday period this weekend, it brings with it a range of public holidays and trading restrictions across Australia. Each Australian state and territory have different laws that govern public holidays and trading over Easter, so it’s important be informed about the rules and regulations where you do business. This article details the […]
Get your small business prepared for COVID-19
The coronavirus or COVID-19 presents a significant threat not only to human health but also to business. For many businesses, likely moves by governments to contain the public health risk may result in a sudden fall in demand for your products or services, labour shortages and supply disruptions. Businesses must assume that health authorities will […]