Is it a hobby or a business?
When you first develop an idea you may decide to test it as a hobby but it’s important for tax purposes to know when an activity becomes a business
7 ways to make your business greener
Reducing your environmental impact might be easier than you think. We share seven steps you can take to green your small business.
Tips for hiring your first employee
Hiring your first employee is a big step – and an exciting one. Here are our tips on what you need to know before taking on your first employee.
How to win government contracts and tenders
The government sector can be a lucrative source of tenders and contracts for small business. Find out how to put your best foot forward when applying for government tenders.
Subcontractors: How to get your retention paid
Withholding retention payments in construction can affect subcontractors’ cash flow and profitability. Read our advice on getting paid.
Work ON your business – not just in it!
Make 2020 a year to work on your business and not just in it. Here are our five key tips to help you get started.
Stories you loved in 2019
Here is a recap of our most popular stories from 2019, which covers a range of new regulations that were introduced during the year and may impact on your business.
AUSkey to be replaced in March 2020
With the AUSkey platform set to retire on 31 March 2020, find out more about the new systems replacing it.
Are landlord’s works causing disruption to your business?
We explain the situations in which you can claim compensation for landlord’s construction works that are impacting on your business and the process to follow to make a claim.
How to boost offline sales in an online world
Competing with online stores can feel like a battle, but bricks-and-mortar locations have some big advantages over their online competitors.