They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it certainly doesn’t feel that way when someone copies your business idea, product or artwork. So what protections do you have available to stop a copycat? There is nothing that can infuriate a business owner as much as noticing something they have come up with being used by another business...
Taking long service leave might seem like one of the perks of working for a big corporation or government department – but it can apply to small business employees too. Here’s an overview of how long service leave works as a paid entitlement in Western Australia and how it works in a small business. How long is ‘long’ service? Entitlements for long...
Paying for professional advice when you start a business will save you money later on. So what advice is worth paying for? The answer to this question really depends on the kind of business you run. For example, if you’re an accountant running your own business, you know your way around a profit and loss statement and understand the difference...
A feature of my role as the Small Business Commissioner is that I am often asked about emerging issues in the small business landscape, particularly as each new year commences. While I sometimes wish for a clearer crystal ball, the benefit of having a network of peers across business and all levels of government, as well as having access to our in...
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