As a small business owner, there is so much to do. You wear all the hats; do all the things, and if you’re not careful you can end up on the hamster wheel going around and around, and around (you get the drift).
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I didn’t have aspirations when I was young to become a small business lawyer. I wanted to become a criminal defence lawyer and save the world one client at a time. Fast forward to now, I’ve practiced in various areas of law, including criminal defence, and I have spent time teaching law, too.
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Are you hooked on podcasts?
Podcasts can be such a valuable and easy way to learn from business professionals in a range of areas that are helpful and relevant to small business owners. We have put together the following list of podcasts that we find to be packed with value for small business owners.
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“How much does a lawyer cost” is something that gets asked a lot. Any rightly so. As business owners, we all need to plan expenses, and we need to know that our spending fits within our budget.
But how do you get an accurate gauge on what the real cost of an Australian business lawyer really is?
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Clever use of technology in a small business can be the difference between running a smooth operation (like a well-oiled machine!) or a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants and hope for the best style of business. Take a look at some of the most common tech tools that I see used amongst my colleagues and clients (and several that I use myself). This technology can help by streamlining, systemising, automating, and securing data.
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The reality is that there is so much to do when starting your new business. There is so much to know, and let’s be honest, there’s so much we don’t know! Here are my tips for what to focus on when starting your new business and how to keep business costs down early on.
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As a business owner, it can be a struggle to manage all the things we have to do in a day. For me, I tend to fall victim to overwhelm fairly easily, so it is so important that I have a structure that works for me, and that I stick to, to help me with the daily juggle.
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Building a small business from scratch can be overwhelming. There's so much advice out there! Here are the top five things to consider and act on when you start - from business structure right through to website Ts & Cs.
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Getting paid in a service-based business doesn’t need to be hard. It doesn’t need to be daunting or overwhelming either. With a little bit of planning, proper implementation of systems and processes, viola! – your business is getting paid with ease!
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Over the years I have seen many businesses crash and burn as a result of the business owners simply not having the time (or mental bandwidth) to take care of absolutely everything in the business. Things fall through the cracks and over time, this leaves the business susceptible to pit-falls and risk.
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You’ve decided to take the plunge to start a small business and I’m sure it’ll be so worth it. Although there are many celebrations involved in this early stage, there are also many unknowns.
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As a business lawyer, and a business owner, professionalism is something that is always top of mind for me. It’s also a regular topic of conversation, especially of late as people are navigating the merger of work and home lives.
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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).
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This 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.
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We 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.
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The 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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