4 tough conversations worth having in business
There are times when you’ll need to have a difficult conversation with suppliers, clients or your family. Here are some tips to help you through these situations.
What small business owners are expecting in 2019
The results of our annual Business Expectations survey showed that business owners are more optimistic about the economy compared to 12 months ago.
The benefits of good record keeping
Keeping accurate financial records can help you monitor the health of your business and spot any potential issues sooner.
The easy way to finding the right business licences
If you’re starting a business or planning changes to the way you operate, our Business Licence Finder makes it easy to find all the licensing and permit requirements you’ll need to meet.
Free business research and industry reports
Research forms an important part of starting your business. At the SBDC we can provide you with free access to a range of industry and benchmarking data.
Amnesty for businesses with unpaid superannuation
Behind on super payments to your employees? The ATO's proposed amnesty on unpaid superannuation will allow you to catch up on these payments without penalty.
Get it in writing to save time, money and stress
Sometimes the simplest business tips are the most important pieces of advice you can adopt, and that’s definitely the case when it comes to ‘get it in writing’.
How to prepare an invoice
Invoicing - something every business owner needs to know how to do, but are you getting it right?
How to discount without impacting on your profit margin
There’s more to offering a discount than simply reducing your prices. Here are our tips to help you ensure your business maintains its profitability while offering discounts.
3 steps to handle a difficult situation with an employee
If you’ve been putting off having a difficult conversation with one of your employees, here are three steps to follow to help you manage the situation.