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How to fill the skills gap.

Australia’s skills shortage remains a challenge for employers, with businesses now more willing to explore different avenues of finding talent, including taking on retirees. A survey by recruiter Robert Half …

Streamlining your supply chain: How technology can make it easier for Small Business Owners

No matter what size your business is, or what industry you’re in, supply chain management is often an essential part of running a successful business. As a small business owner, …

How Small Business can Benefit from Measuring Wellbeing

Finland has been named the world’s happiest nation for the sixth year running. The small nation doesn’t stand out accidentally – it works on improvement across a range of metrics, …

Unlocking the potential of remote teams: Things to consider when your staff is spread out

As a small business owner, you may be considering enabling a remote work environment. With the rise of technology and the pandemic shifting the way we work, managing a remote …

Have you been cancelled or are you seeing ghosts? The Negative Impact of Ghosting and Cancel Culture on Relationships.

In the fast-paced digital age we live in, the practice of ghosting and the rise of cancel culture have become commonplace. While these phenomena may appear to be harmless or …

Finding the right talent for your business

As a business owner, you know that the right people are crucial to your company’s success. The best employees can help you achieve your business goals, improve your productivity, and …

Adapting your small business to a slower economy – tips and advice

It’s hard to go a day without reading something in the news about the state of the economy. Whether it’s interest rates rising or the cost of living, there’s no …

The power of social media marketing for small businesses

As a small business owner, you know the importance of getting the word out about your company and engaging with customers. Social media platforms are indispensable tools for achieving this. …

Why SME business owners wear superhero hats

How often do you feel like a superhero, taking on the world and tackling everything that comes your way? If you’re a small business owner, chances are it’s more often …

Six ways to solve 80% of your accounting problems

Accounting problems can have serious consequences for your business and are definitely worth avoiding. Here we outline six ways to solve the majority of your accounting issues. 1. Know the …

The power of cash flow forecasts

At some point in its lifetime, every small business suffers from cash flow problems. The trick is to think ahead and figure out when these problems are going to arise, …

Thinking of selling? How to get the best price for your business.

Like beauty, value is in the eye of the beholder. Your business is worth what the highest bidder thinks it is worth – unless you can convince them otherwise. Consider …

How to boost your super savings

Saving for retirement is an important financial strategy but how can you maximise your savings? Read on to find out what actions you can take. Personal Contributions You can make …

Why good financial advice is a great investment for your retirement

Retirement is a significant milestone that brings with it the need for careful planning and financial security. A well-planned retirement ensures that you can maintain your desired lifestyle without worrying …

Business Update – 14 June 2023

Welcome to our Weekly Digest – stay in the know with some recent news updates relevant to business and the economy. Suncorp forced to pay back $32 million to underpaid …

How to handle redundancies with empathy and skill.

Employers must handle redundancies with care – not only when it comes to legal requirements, but also to provide support to affected employees and minimise the impact on employee morale …

Superannuation Guarantee Increase – 1 July 2023

For small business owners and payroll managers, staying up-to-date on the latest superannuation changes is essential. And, with the Australian Superannuation Guarantee (SG) set to increase from 10.5% to 11% …

Cybersecurity Best Practices for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Cybersecurity Best Practices for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses In our digital age, cybersecurity is a crucial aspect of running any business. Cybersecurity breaches could lead to not only data theft …

Crafting the ideal successor for your business

Crafting the ideal successor for your business When you’re busy running and growing your business, it’s generally not a priority to think about who will take over when you can’t …

Mastering the basics: A guide to accounting principles for small business owners

As a small business owner, you know that managing your finances is crucial to the success of your business. But with so many accounting principles and practices out there, it …