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Empowering Small Businesses: Navigating 2024’s Top 10 Future Skills Workforce Trends
Explore how small businesses can adapt 2024’s top future skills workforce trends, including AI integration, cyber security, and lifelong learning, to ensure growth and resilience into 2025 and beyond.
Teen Social Media Ban: A Marketing Shake-Up for SMEs
Australia’s new teen social media restrictions are shaking up the world of influencer marketing. Small businesses must adapt quickly to this regulatory shift to stay competitive. Learn how these changes impact marketing strategies and discover tips to maintain authentic engagement
Fair Work Lessons-Avoiding Costly Compliance Mistakes
The MyCRA Lawyers case highlights non-compliance risks with Fair Work laws, even for businesses grounded in legal expertise. This case, involving unfair dismissal claims and covert workplace monitoring, serves as a wake-up call for small businesses.
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When Law Firms Fail: Cybersecurity Lessons Small Businesses Can’t Ignore
If the legal industry—trusted with sensitive client information—can fall victim to cyberattacks, what does that mean for small businesses? Learn the key lessons and steps to protect your business from costly data breaches.
2025, The Year Small Businesses Redefine Resilience and Innovation
In 2025, small businesses will face opportunities and challenges shaped by economic, technological, and geopolitical shifts. Adaptability will be key for thriving in this dynamic landscape, from managing inflation and interest rates to leveraging AI and tackling supply chain volatility.
Thriving Amid Trump’s Trade Shifts: A Guide for Aussie SMEs
As President Trump embarks on his second term, Australian small businesses must prepare for shifts in trade dynamics, currency fluctuations, and sector-specific impacts. Understanding these changes is crucial for strategic planning and resilience.
Case Study: Branding Bee Creative
Discover how SBAAS transformed Branding Bee Creative into a structured, growth-oriented photography business. From streamlined operations to data-driven pricing, learn how expert business coaching can drive sustainable success.
SBAAS October Fair Work Wrap-Up: Key Updates and Essential Takeaways for Small Businesses
October’s Fair Work updates highlight essential compliance points for small businesses, including holiday entitlements, record-keeping, fair wages, and employee protections. With key cases and new resources, SBAAS offers tailored HR & IR services to help businesses navigate these requirements effectively.
The Future of Tradies: How AI is Transforming Efficiency
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how tradespeople work, from plumbing to electrical systems. By improving efficiency, reducing errors, and making maintenance proactive, AI helps tradies stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. From leak detection in plumbing to predictive maintenance
Pricing Lessons Small Businesses Can’t Ignore
The ACCC’s legal action against Woolworths and Coles over misleading price discounts holds important lessons for small businesses. Transparency in pricing and clear communication with customers are essential to building trust and avoiding potential legal issues. In this article, we
6 Tips to Help Harness the Power of Generative AI
Generative AI is revolutionising industries, and Australian small businesses have the chance to benefit. But how can you leverage AI to boost efficiency, improve decision-making, and drive growth? Our latest article outlines six essential tips to help you successfully implement
ServiceM8 V13 – Smarter, Faster, and More Flexible
Discover how ServiceM8 version 13 transforms how businesses manage jobs, communicate with clients, and streamline operations. From faster access to job details to enhanced payment systems and a new Customer Self-Service Portal, this update is packed with powerful tools to
Spotting Dodgy Political Speak
In the lead-up to the Queensland election, the political landscape buzzes with promises, bold claims, and sweeping statements. But how can you be sure what you hear is more than empty rhetoric? With dodgy political speak becoming more common, sharpening
How Startup Coaching Can Help You Avoid Common Pitfalls
Launching a startup is thrilling, but it’s also filled with challenges. From managing finances to building a team, there are countless decisions to make, and it’s easy to fall into traps that could set your business back.
What is ServiceM8 and How It Can Transform Your Business?
Running a business involves many moving parts, from managing jobs to handling invoicing and keeping customers in the loop. With the right tools, however, these day-to-day tasks can become seamless, giving you more time to focus on growing your business.
5 Common Challenges Faced by Small Businesses and How Consulting Can Help
Running a small business is often a balancing act. While the rewards can be great, significant challenges can stall growth or even threaten the business’s future. However, understanding these challenges is the first step to addressing them effectively.
Business Coaching vs. Consulting: Which Is Right for Your Business?
When it comes to improving your business, external support can make a world of difference. Whether aiming to scale, streamline operations, or develop leadership skills, you may consider hiring a professional business coach or a business consultant. Both roles are
Empowering Your Workforce: Navigating New Protections Against Domestic Violence
The recent amendments to the Fair Work Act under the Closing the Loopholes legislation introduce vital protections for employees affected by family and domestic violence. These changes expand the general protections regime, prohibiting discrimination against employees facing such challenges. For
Cairns Wage Recoveries: A Wake-Up Call for Small Businesses
Recent wage recoveries in Cairns have highlighted the increasing enforcement efforts of the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO). In August 2024, almost $30,000 in unpaid wages was recovered for 52 workers at local food outlets. This case serves as a wake-up
Balancing Work and Life: Adapting to the Right to Disconnect
The “Right to Disconnect” legislation, effective 26 August 2024, introduces new requirements to ensure employees can disconnect from work-related contact outside their designated hours. This significant change impacts small businesses, requiring them to adapt to avoid penalties and maintain compliance.
Union Access and Your Business: A Guide for Small and Family-Owned Enterprises
Recent changes to the Fair Work Act have introduced significant amendments impacting union rights and workplace entry, particularly for small and family-owned businesses. This comprehensive guide breaks down these changes and provides actionable advice to help you stay compliant and
The Future Stability of Small Businesses Amidst the Cost of Living Crisis
Small businesses are struggling amidst the cost of living crisis, with insolvencies at record highs and inflation driving up costs. The Labour Government’s budget offers temporary relief but fails to address root issues like high energy costs and rising interest
2024-25 Budget: Will Small Businesses Truly Benefit?
The 2024-25 Australian Budget aims to support small businesses with initiatives like a $20,000 instant asset write-off, $3.5 billion in energy bill relief, and $25.3 million to improve payment times. However, the allocated funds per business are minimal, raising questions
2024-25 Budget: Will Disaster Relief and Preparedness Measures Help Small Businesses?
The 2024-25 Australian Budget allocates $236 million for disaster recovery, but is it enough? With Australia’s natural disasters costing $18.2 billion annually, the per-business support amounts to just $25.65 per year. Other allocations, like the $1.4 billion for Disaster Recovery
Will the 2024-25 Budget Solve Australia’s Housing Crisis?
The 2024-25 Australian Budget’s housing initiatives, including the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund and $1.6 billion First Home Guarantee Scheme, aim to tackle the housing crisis. However, the funding may be insufficient to meet the growing demand and rising
2024-25 Australian Budget: Ambitious Plans or Inflationary Risks? A Critical Review of Economic Impact and Future RBA Decisions
SBAAS responds to the 2024-25 Australian Budget, highlighting both opportunities and challenges for small businesses. Key measures include energy bill relief, rent assistance, and Stage 3 tax cuts. However, future deficits, increased borrowing costs, and economic uncertainties pose significant risks.
Navigating Through Turbulence: The Vital Role of Legal and Tax Literacy in Small Business Resilience
Enhancing legal & tax literacy in small businesses is crucial for navigating market challenges & ensuring resilience against large corporate dominance.
The ESG Reporting Conundrum for Small Businesses: A Multifaceted Perspective
As Australia advances toward stricter Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, small businesses face significant challenges. They lack the resources and capacity to meet the same reporting standards as larger corporations, especially in sectors with existing carbon compliance demands. A
Empowering Australian Micro and Small Businesses through ESG Integration
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) measures are crucial for Australian micro and small businesses facing increasing demands for sustainable practices. Integrating ESG into business strategies can enhance value, align with stakeholder expectations, and secure business opportunities, especially as larger companies
Attracting and Retaining Talent: HR Insights for the Hospitality Industry
Explore strategies for navigating Australia’s hospitality labour market, focusing on employer branding, job design, and effective recruitment to attract and retain talent.
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