Dec 14

Signing a personal guarantee

For those who operate their business through a company or a trust, there may be times when you need to provide a personal guarantee. A personal guarantee is a written commitment or promise from a business owner to make a payment or perform an act or duty that is owed... read more →
Dec 08

What to consider before signing a contract

The mention of contracts elicits fear in the minds of many who are overwhelmed by the numerous hurdles involved in signing a legal document. A contract is a formal agreement, either verbal or written that is enforceable by law. For the purposes of business, written contracts are the preferred method,... read more →
Dec 03

Voluntarily registering for GST

When a person starts a small business from scratch, they face a number of inevitable decisions. One of these decisions involves deciding whether or not to register for GST voluntarily if the owner believes the business is unlikely to make more than $75,000 in its first year of operation. There... read more →
Dec 01

Why email is still important for your business

Many business owners are finding that one of the most important ways of engaging with clients is through the use of social media with sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. But for most industries this shouldn’t be your main channel even though some people claim that email marketing is no... read more →
Nov 25

Expanding your business overseas

Expanding your business to reach overseas markets is a strategic decision made to reach a broader, international customer base. Researching the foreign landscape is crucial in understanding the hurdles you could potentially face. Here are some points to review before taking the step into international expansion. Do you understand the... read more →
Nov 17

What is appropriate online behaviour?

A recent case of online workplace bullying has highlighted the need for businesses to ensure that employees understand what is and what is not appropriate online behaviour. With social media featuring in an increasing number of bullying and dismissal cases over the past few years, it is clear that the... read more →
Nov 09

Surviving the ATO crackdown

Business owners would do well to ensure they do the right thing over the next three months to avoid being caught out by the ATO. The next three months will see the ATO targeting small businesses who fail to comply with their tax obligations. Even business owners who are compliant... read more →
Nov 09

Content Marketing Tips & Tricks

If you want to establish a brand that creates an affinity, propels engagement and has a point of difference for your customers, then content marketing may be what you are looking for. Content marketing is all about providing valuable information to your customers and potential customers so that they can... read more →
Nov 09

Movember – Changing the face of mens health

Movember is the celebration of the moustache and is run annually in the month of November to increase public awareness and research funding for several men's health causes.  Since 2003, millions have joined the men's health movement, raising $685 million and funding over 1,000 programs focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer,... read more →
Nov 03

Wage deductions can be risky business

Making lawful deductions from an employee’s wage may not always be as straightforward as it seems. Employers who wish to make deductions from their employees’ wages should consider reviewing the framework that sets out how and when employers can lawfully make deductions first. Many employers are unaware of the specific... read more →