If your business is involved in some kind of a dispute, you’re not alone – and help is available. Here are some of the most common disputes in small business, followed by what you can do about them. Contractual disputes A common example of a contractual dispute is when you may have paid upfront for services that you haven’t yet received, such as a...
Looking to generate some business or interested in entering a new market? The WA Local Government Association’s (WALGA) Preferred Supplier Program could help you. Last year WALGA facilitated the supply of more than $380 million in goods and services from businesses to local governments, through its preferred supplier contracts. There are more than...
Small business deserves and needs equal access to justice. A renewed federal focus on unfair business contracts has offered some hope of levelling the playing field when it comes to disputes with large suppliers or head contractors. However much remains to be done to ensure small businesses are empowered to stand up for themselves in a commercial...
Business owners who constantly learn new skills will be the ones who adapt best in a changing environment
There’s no such thing as a stress-free business, as Narelle and Andrew Anderson know. Even the kind of business designed to help people de-stress can present a range of challenges – but it’s worth remembering that help is always available. Narelle and Andrew Anderson’s business The Life Spring operates across two locations. They have three float...
A Working with Children (WWC) Check is a legal requirement for anyone undertaking paid or unpaid child-related work. Here are some common questions to help define whether individuals in your business need a WWC Check. How do I know if my staff and I need a WWC Check? Anyone in a role that undertakes child-related work needs a WWC Check, unless an...
Learn how to create a successful exit strategy for your business, ask questions and gain expert insights into selling, merging or closing your business in this live Q&A session.
There is a range of support available to help small businesses affected by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie and Tropical Cyclone Ilsa in the emergency regions. The emergency regions include the following local government areas: Ex-TC Ellie Shire of Broome Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley Shire of Halls Creek Shire of Derby-West Kimberley TC Ilsa Shire of...
Automating certain business tasks can help you save time and improve your processes. Here are six simple things to try automating in your business.
You may have heard about recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009. Here’s an overview of three changes that could impact you, your employees and your business operations. The Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has announced updates to the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. This was formerly...
Are you thinking of funding your business with a bank loan? It may be helpful to know what financial institutions are looking for when deciding whether to approve your business loan application. How banks decide whether to give you a business loan While there are a few different ways to fund your business, including through your own savings or...
Find out more about the changes that will come into play from 1 July 2021 that are likely to have an impact on your business.