A personal thank you to small businesses
As we transition out of lockdown in Western Australia, our Small Business Commissioner recognised and commended small businesses for their role in keeping WA safe.
New reports show positive signs as 2020 ends
On a national and local front, there are strong signs of economic and business recovery as we head towards the end of a challenging year.
What are your thoughts on business insurance?
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has launched an inquiry into small business insurance problems and needs to hear from you.
Government leads the way to shorter payment times
Could a change in payment times across the board be the silver lining to the pandemic cloud?
Landlords and tenants urged to do the right thing
Our Small Business Commissioner, David Eaton, is calling on small business tenants and landlords to work together during this difficult time.
Small business support in challenging times
The rapidly unfolding coronavirus pandemic is creating unprecedented disruption and concern for small businesses across WA. Here is what we are doing.
Who can you turn to when you’re the boss?
When you are the one that everyone turns to for the answers, who can you turn to?
Justice should not be just for big business
Further changes to unfair contract laws are hopefully around the corner for small business owners.
It pays to keep on top of wages
Accessing the free advisory services available from state and federal governments can help small business owners avoid the costly mistakes others have made when it comes to wages and underpayments.
A lottery win for small businesses
The Western Australian Government has announced a suite of initiatives to help newsagents and lottery retailers, including an increase in the commissions they receive for selling Lotterywest products.