Some small business owners may feel concerned that they will receive customer complaints when they implement COVID requirements, such as requiring proof of vaccination for their venue or asking patrons to wear a mask. We’ve put together some scenarios to help you plan ahead and
When it comes to social media, it’s negative comments and reviews that cause the greatest concern to small and medium business owners according to the 2020 Yellow Social Media Report. Negative reviews can have a significant impact on your business, not to mention the frustration and
While the absence of Chinese tourists this February will be felt across retail, it is still highly recommended that Australian retailers continue to incorporate this significant holiday into their yearly strategies. There are 1.2 million people with Chinese ancestry living in Australia who will still
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
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