Overview of the practical steps to take to deal with non-payment and recover debts owing to you.
We can assist with disputes about contracts, leases, non-payment or non-performance, unfair terms and other issues.
An overview of all of our marketing information including financial processes and procedures, financial planning documents, tax requirements and tax deductions and concessions.
Having standard (written) terms and conditions (T&Cs) in place are essential when starting a business – they are the legal basis on which you will be engaging with customers.
If you’re like many business owners, you might find yourself putting off certain tasks, actions or decisions until after the Christmas break. Here’s your festive inspiration to take action now. We asked our business adviser, Peter Frey, for his thoughts on what kind of actions business owners tend to delay at this time of year – and what to do...
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...
Invoicing - something every business owner needs to know how to do, but are you getting it right? As a business owner, you’re required to provide proof of purchase within seven days and a tax invoice within 28 days of it being requested. Getting your invoicing right will not only save time, but will also help you avoid payment delays as a result of...
Being aware of the early warning signs that your business may be in trouble will provide you with the best opportunity to take action and turn things around.
Have you found yourself in a situation where you’ve finished a job only to discover you’ve only just broken even or perhaps actually lost money due to underquoting? First of all, don’t beat yourself up. Most small business owners discover at some point, particularly when starting out, that they have underquoted. Here are some tips to help you avoid...
Using the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) can protect you when you’re buying, selling, leasing or hiring business assets.
Announced on 29 March 2022, the Federal Budget provides a range of support programs to help small business owners drive economic growth and employment as the country emerges from the pandemic. Here is an overview of the main announcements that are likely to have an impact on small businesses. Tax related measures Skills and Training Boost Provides...
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. Two publications released over the past month report very positive signs of recovery for our small business sector in WA. On a national level, the Small Business Counts report was released by the Australian Small...