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2025, The Year Small Businesses Redefine Resilience and Innovation
2025, The Year Small Businesses Redefine Resilience and Innovation Small businesses enter 2025 amid a complex economic landscape. Inflation remains elevated, interest rates are high, and geopolitical tensions persist. Despite these challenges, opportunities exist for those prepared to adapt to
Thriving Amid Trump’s Trade Shifts: A Guide for Aussie SMEs
Thriving Amid Trump’s Trade Shifts: A Guide for Aussie SMEs As President Donald Trump begins his second term in January 2025, his administration’s economic policies are poised to influence the global market, with significant implications for Australian small businesses. Key
Case Study: Branding Bee Creative
Case Study: How Business Coaching Transformed Branding Bee Creative For Jade, working with clients that range from successful businesses to social media influencers, delivering exceptional images and video reels was second nature. But behind the scenes, managing costs, refining pricing,
SBAAS October Fair Work Wrap-Up: Key Updates and Essential Takeaways for Small Businesses
SBAAS October Fair Work Wrap-Up: Key Updates and Essential Takeaways for Small Businesses As October draws to a close, Fair Work Australia has highlighted critical updates for employers, including preparations for the holiday season, key compliance cases, and new resources.
The Future of Tradies: How AI is Transforming Efficiency
The Future of Tradies: How AI is Transforming Efficiency Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is revolutionising how tradespeople—whether plumbers, electricians, or other skilled workers—approach their work. is revolutionising how tradespeople—whether plumbers, electricians, or other skilled workers—approach their work. Once considered a high-tech
Pricing Lessons Small Businesses Can’t Ignore
Pricing Lessons Small Businesses Can’t Ignore The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has initiated court action against retail giants Woolworths and Coles for allegedly misleading consumers in a significant move that has caught the attention of businesses across Australia.
6 Tips to Help Harness the Power of Generative AI
6 Tips to Help Harness the Power of Generative AI In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, the buzz around generative AI (gen AI) is hard to ignore. This technology presents exciting opportunities for small businesses in Australia to improve efficiency,
ServiceM8 V13 – Smarter, Faster, and More Flexible
ServiceM8 V13 – Smarter, Faster, and More Flexible Staying on top of technological advancements is critical for maintaining efficiency and service quality in any business. ServiceM8’s latest 2024 update, version 13, brings key improvements designed to simplify your job,
Spotting Dodgy Political Speak
Spotting Dodgy Political Speak With the Queensland election fast approaching, political campaigns are in full swing, and candidates are making their pitches to win your vote. Political messages are crafted to persuade, influence, and sometimes mislead in this high-pressure environment.
How Startup Coaching Can Help You Avoid Common Pitfalls
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
What is ServiceM8 and How It Can Transform Your Business?
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,
5 Common Challenges Faced by Small Businesses and How Consulting Can Help
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
Business Coaching vs. Consulting: Which Is Right for Your Business?
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
Empowering Your Workforce: Navigating New Protections Against Domestic Violence
Empowering Your Workforce: Navigating New Protections Against Domestic Violence The recent amendments to the Fair Work Act, under the Closing the Loopholes legislation, have introduced significant changes aimed at providing greater protection for employees who are victims of family and
Cairns Wage Recoveries: A Wake-Up Call for Small Businesses
Cairns Wage Recoveries: A Wake-Up Call for Small Businesses Recent actions by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) in Cairns have highlighted the increasing proactivity of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in enforcing workplace laws. In August 2024, the FWO secured
Balancing Work and Life: Adapting to the Right to Disconnect
Balancing Work and Life: Adapting to the Right to Disconnect From 26 August 2024, the “Right to Disconnect” legislation introduces a significant change in employment law to ensure employees can disconnect from work-related contact outside their working hours. This change
Union Access and Your Business: A Guide for Small and Family-Owned Enterprises
Union Access and Your Business: A Guide for Small and Family-Owned Enterprises Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is general in nature and not intended as legal advice. For specific legal advice, please consult a professional. Recent amendments to
The Future Stability of Small Businesses Amidst the Cost of Living Crisis
The Future Stability of Small Businesses Amidst the Cost of Living Crisis The cost of living crisis is hitting everyone hard, but small business owners are facing unique challenges. They must navigate rising costs while keeping their businesses afloat. This
2024-25 Budget: Will Small Businesses Truly Benefit?
2024-25 Budget: Will Small Businesses Truly Benefit? The 2024-25 Australian Budget includes several measures to support small businesses. While these initiatives sound promising, a closer look at the funding and economic impact raises questions about their effectiveness. Instant Asset Write-Off
2024-25 Budget: Will Disaster Relief and Preparedness Measures Help Small Businesses?
2024-25 Budget: Will Disaster Relief and Preparedness Measures Help Small Businesses? The 2024-25 Australian Budget promises substantial support for disaster relief and preparedness. But will the proposed measures truly benefit small businesses? Let’s break down the key initiatives and their potential impact.
Will the 2024-25 Budget Solve Australia’s Housing Crisis?
Will the 2024-25 Budget Solve Australia’s Housing Crisis? The 2024-25 Australian Budget has made bold promises to tackle the nation’s housing crisis. With allocations for new homes, rent assistance, and first-home buyer support, the government aims to provide relief to
2024-25 Australian Budget: Ambitious Plans or Inflationary Risks? A Critical Review of Economic Impact and Future RBA Decisions
2024-25 Australian Budget: Ambitious Plans or Inflationary Risks? A Critical Review of Economic Impact and Future RBA Decisions Jim Chalmers’ 2024-25 Australian Budget aims to navigate a complex macroeconomic environment marked by inflationary pressures, economic fragility, and a need for
Navigating Through Turbulence: The Vital Role of Legal and Tax Literacy in Small Business Resilience
Navigating Through Turbulence: The Vital Role of Legal and Tax Literacy in Small Business Resilience In light of recent discussions on the vulnerability of small businesses in a market dominated by large corporations, as highlighted by ABC’s report, it becomes
The ESG Reporting Conundrum for Small Businesses: A Multifaceted Perspective
The ESG Reporting Conundrum for Small Businesses: A Multifaceted Perspective The implications for small businesses are profound as Australia embarks toward enhanced Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting standards. With the government proposing mandatory climate-related disclosure laws for large businesses
Empowering Australian Micro and Small Businesses through ESG Integration
Empowering Australian Micro and Small Businesses through ESG Integration The imperative of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) measures for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) cannot be overstated in today’s business environment. With the growing demands from regulators, investors, and
Attracting and Retaining Talent: HR Insights for the Hospitality Industry
Attracting and Retaining Talent: HR Insights for the Hospitality Industry The labour-intensive hospitality industry is competitive and comprises young, unskilled, low-skilled, casual workers, including migrants. The macroeconomic, political, and social factors impact the hospitality industry’s external and internal labour markets.
Introducing Director ID: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability in Australian Business
Introducing Director ID: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability in Australian Business The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Modernising Business Registers Program’s (MBR) first service delivery is the director identification number or director ID. This requirement is now available on the Australian
Beyond the Resume: Crafting a Recruitment Strategy for a Diverse and Dynamic Workforce
Beyond the Resume: Crafting a Recruitment Strategy for a Diverse and Dynamic Workforce It has long been known that hiring right sets the foundations for great results. Whilst this isn’t to take away from excellent internal training and induction processes,
Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape: Essential Insights for SMEs
Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape: Essential Insights for SMEs SME’s have become increasingly more likely to be targeted by scammers and hackers. The reasoning is simple: businesses collect and store a wide range of consumer data, especially important personal data.
Embracing the Future: Top 7 Digital Marketing Strategies for 2022
Embracing the Future: Top 7 Digital Marketing Strategies for 2022 With 2021 coming to a close, now is the time to start looking forward to the new year and the new marketing trends/strategies that come along with it. You’ll need to
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