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On 1 July 2021, the value of goods covered by the definition of ‘consumer’ under the Australian Consumer Law increased from $40,000 to $100,000. This means that the consumer guarantees will apply to more transactions, [...]

Perth population up 1.8% By Mark Beyer - Business News Perth Perth was one of the fastest growing capital cities in Australia last year, with its population reaching 2.1 million, but the rest of the state lagged [...]

As we bid an appeased farewell to 2020 and look forward to 2021, Western Australia is in better economic status than any other state. The impulse we carry into this year is established on the economic [...]

There is a wide range of franchise opportunities and there are too many sectors to research them all thoroughly. But you can speed up the process by assessing your skills and your resources. What are [...]

Why an Enduring Power of Guardianship is relevant to you Many people fail to consider the need for an Enduring Power of Guardianship (also referred to as an “EPG”). It is important to consider the [...]

The holiday season is fast approaching and this provides a valuable opportunity for small business owners to set your company up to speed for the year. With the new world we are facing, here are [...]

  Cyber security is as important as physical security. With the Notifiable Data Breach Scheme, all Small to Medium Businesses need to declare any cyber breaches by law. So it is imperative to keep your [...]

Did you know that one of the reasons that a business for sale takes so long to get sold is because it's priced too high? Any owner would always want the business sold at the [...]

Your business name and trade name can be different. Your business name is the legal name you enter on government forms and applications. It is your full name followed by a word or words that [...]

  Are you making donations? Many cafes and restaurants are generous in giving back to the community and COVID support programs. Add sanitation and disinfection equipment, screens, and staff training under the COVID-related expenses to [...]

It's normal for any business to experience some setbacks and learn how to maneuver in order to avoid the same issue again. It's part of every entrepreneurial journey but how can you save your business [...]

Like any other business, the goal is to be successful but what success is to others may not be for your business. So your goal as a business must be specific. Create a company's mission [...]

An expected 7,400 qualified small to medium businesses in Western Australia will begin receiving the $17,500 one-off grant from the McGowan Government this week. On Thursday, Finance Minister Ben Wyatt says, "We are very aware [...]

Venturing into business is exciting but can be stressful at the same time. You have all these questions, if you should pursue or not because of a lot of factors. So it’s important to have [...]

Workers’ Compensation payments are payable to an employee who suffers a psychological or physical injury whilst at work. The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Scheme is a ‘no fault’ system, meaning that there is no [...]

Two financing options to buy a café If it’s your dream to own your own café, purchasing an existing business is a great way to minimize risk and make sure your company is on solid [...]

Every business owner wants to leverage as much efficiency as possible from a working day. But it can be tricky to reign in wasted time and keep operations as streamlined as possible. Fortunately, there [...]

What is The PPSR? The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) offers your business excellent risk protection. It’s also a tool that can help you raise finance using your business goods and assets. [...]

The following article is based on the chapter “attributes of a successful cafe owner” from “The Complete Guide to Buying a Cafe” by cafe expert Craig Reid. Craig’s books are available for purchase via his website www.thecafeninja.com [...]

Your employees are the lifeblood of your business and a happy workforce is a productive one. Here’s our advice on building strong relationships with your new team. Buy a profitable business and – unlike [...]