When it comes to remote work, it is critical that employers get it right, or the consequences can be serious for both employers and employees (and the livelihood of the business).
Read MoreThis year we are seeing more and more small business in rural and remote areas subjected to the pressures of drought, floods, and bushfires. These challenges can feel like they are never ending for many, and often it is hard to see the light at the end of that tunnel.
Read MoreWe need to give ourselves permission to say no to the work that doesn’t suit us, and to the clients who we know we can’t add value to. We need to do this so that we comfortably look forward to the quality relationships that we can develop by saying yes to the work that best suits us.
The short answer is yes. You can complain to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). But only about certain things, and you can only seek certain outcomes.
Read MoreThe new Banking Code of Practice is not designed to make banks responsible for acting in the best interest of small business (the customer) - not by any stretch of the imagination is this going to be the case.
Running a small business can be challenging, rewarding, overwhelming, stressful and exhilarating – often all at the same time! So how do you know if you need a lawyer?
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