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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?
Read MoreWhen a business is ready to grow, outsourcing can be a fantastic way to grow with a real focus on strengths and skills. There is a lot to know though, about what you need to be aware of when looking to engage independent contractors in your business. In this article, we are going to provide you with a summary of the key points to consider when it comes to the law and engaging independent contractors in your business.
Read MoreWhen it comes to the workplace, maternity leave can be so important in allowing for the postpartum phase to be one of healing and focusing on your baby. However, as your belly grows and your due date quickly approaches, the planning can become daunting and confusing. There some are really important questions that need to be considered.
Read MoreThe number of businesses selling online is increasing, and this is no surprise. The digital age in which we live, along with the level of social and economic uncertainty has seen the rise of the necessity of businesses to ‘pivot’ to remain viable (and in many cases, thrive), and to keep up with consumer demands. If you have or are thinking about moving to online selling in your business, then these 5 Legal Tips for Selling Online are for you.
Read MoreYou’re ready to grow your team in your small business. Congratulations! This is a huge milestone and can be met with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. It can also be a time of uncertainty though, whilst trying to navigate your way through a new chapter in your business, and making sure you do all the right things as a new employer can become overwhelming - but it doesn’t have to be that way!
Read MoreClever 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreGrowing your team in business can be exciting, fulfilling, and rewarding. It can also be challenging, frustrating, and overwhelming at times when things go wrong and you need to manage people moving on.
Read MoreBuilding 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.
Read MoreTrying to identify all the things you need to know for running your small business can be overwhelming, confusing, and confronting. Introduce the legal aspects of all things small business into this mix, and that can be a recipe for real frustration!
Read MoreSelling your business can be overwhelming; stressful, and full of uncertainty. It doesn’t have to be this way. With a lot of planning, a good strategy, and the right team around you, selling your business so you are ready for your best next chapter, can be exciting and rewarding (truly!).
Read MoreOutsourcing to contractors for small businesses can be a double edge sword. If done right, it can be a real game-changer. On the other hand, if it’s not done well it can leave business owners in a world of pain. So what is ‘right’ when it comes to outsourcing, and how can small businesses do it with ease?
Read MoreGetting 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!
Read MoreThere is a lot of talk about how to set up a new business; protecting yourself and your business; grow and scale. And yes, that is important (obviously!). But selling your business is also a reality that many business owners face.
Read MoreOver 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.
Read MoreIn a business setting, as unavoidable as it is, there is so much we can do to come out of disputes unscarred (and even sometimes with a new friend!). I believe that our reactions, preparation, and communication can change the course of our business, and lives, in a BIG way.
Read MoreYou’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.
Read MoreWebsite documents are so often something that businesses let fall through the cracks. They are not just nice to haves, they are important and allow you to operate in compliance with Australian Consumer Law.
Read MoreCall me crazy but there is something so damn satisfying about seeing a business that is compliant with Australian Consumer Law—I get such a kick out of seeing a business set up for success
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