How is O.H.S. affected in the new national I.R. system? Alyson Warnock looks at how changes will impact on small and medium businesses around the country The Workplace Relations Amendment (Workchoices) Act 2005 became law on March 27, 2006. This legislation was designed to create a single national IR system using the corporations’ power to […]
Why having a Will is a crucial part of life for all small businesses If you’re one of the 442,800 small business owners in NSW, you’re probably busy – whether you are running it by yourself, with a partner or with other family members. During this year’s Good Will Week (October 14-20) organisers Public Trustee NSW, […]
Leasing a retail space is a daunting task and can present a minefield of options and crucial decisions that could make or break your business. Stephen Spring takes us through the first major step in the process to reveal location and leasing go hand in hand The three Ls of real estate are well known—location, […]
A new website has been launched to help make it a little easier for businesses to create and manage Australian Workplace agreements. Peopleinsite ( http://www.peopleinsite.com.au ) aims to be an easily accessible tool that helps businesses of any size reduce the administration and compliance costs when creating AWA's. The team behind the site claim it’s […]
Employment contracts can be a useful tool for some businesses, but aren’t always necessary – Martin Carrick takes us through what is involved with such agreements, for who and when they’re relevant, and new considerations under WorkChoices Employers sometimes ask whether it’s necessary to have a written employment contract with each employee. More recently, this […]
Once your business has outgrown its home or serviced office, the choice to lease or buy a commercial property will be crucial. Rebecca Spicer weighs the options, taking into account financial and practical considerations. Whether you’re starting out or looking to relocate, the decision to buy or lease commercial property in the area you’ve chosen […]
In March this year, WorkChoices celebrated its first birthday. Matthew Hourn takes us through some of the biggest controversies to date, and what to expect in the future. WorkChoices has been described as the most comprehensive and significant change to Industrial Relations in Australia for almost 100 years. The new legislation is supported by some […]
How do you protect your business from the almost endless list of disputes that can land you in court and can destroy your business? Matthew Hourn reports. In today’s litigious society, for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) even the smallest disputes, whether with competitors or consumers, can be potentially fatal to your business. As an […]
Intellectual property is the core of many businesses these days. But what exactly is IP, and how can you identify, protect, and maximise its value? Tony Ward looks at these issues and the crucial aspect of timing—when it is too late or too early to protect intellectual property. Intellectual property (IP) is an umbrella term […]
Employee share ownership plans are no longer reserved just for large, publicly listed companies. As Rebecca Spicer discovers, they can be a useful tool for any business wanting to attract, retain and motivate staff. It’s no secret that the skills shortage is crippling many industries. And so, tools and strategies that attract and keep key […]
