What is a sole trader business? Put simply, a self-employed individual who owns and operates their business. They are legally responsible for every aspect of the business, which includes losses and debts. Under the sole trader business structure in Australia, the individual can hire employees.
The last two years have been anything but certain for Australian businesses. Since the beginning of the pandemic, few have been able to escape the devastating impacts of lengthy lockdowns, ever-changing restrictions, supply chain disruptions and staff shortages. The summer seemed to hold promise for
Global food prices have risen to their highest level since June 2011. Price rises are being driven by poor growing conditions in some production regions. Steep increases in logistics and fertiliser costs worldwide are also leading to higher prices. Trade implications Favourable seasonal conditions have
If you have never ventured into the world of business ownership before, you may be wondering how different it will be from being employed by someone else. We put together some details on how owning your own business can be a different experience from being
As part of the 2021 SavvySME B2B Jobs Report, which analyses the relationship small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have with B2B sellers, SMEs were asked, “Why have you lost interest in partnering with a potential B2B seller?” And, the top four answers unsuspectedly had nothing
Half of Australian workers still lack confidence to bring their whole selves to work and feel lip service is being paid to their mental health, according to a new study. Conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP) in October
Don Jones, who helped developed the NSW Small Business Commission’s Tender Support Program says government procurement has changed a lot in the past decade or so and there are now more opportunities for small business. “Small business gets a lot better crack at things. The work is
Being a great boss means helping to boost employee productivity and job satisfaction through effective management. Good management techniques involve creating a supportive atmosphere where employees have autonomy and are motivated to excel. We’ve all had bad managers. Ineffective managers might micromanage, be overly controlling,
We all have the same number of hours available to us in a day, but some people are able to accomplish more in 24 hours than everyone else. The key seems to be in controlling that time instead of letting it control you. In other
The lives of many are largely set in stone from the very start. Study hard, get a job, work towards retirement, and enjoy your twilight years in comfort. In some ways the entire school system is built to drive people down this path. Then there
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