#Small Business Owners
Running a home office? Here’s the tax advice you need to know
Written by Ashley Debenham, Etax.com.au Working from home can be a rewarding experience for anyone who wants to be their own boss, but with it comes a greater responsibility at tax time. It is crucial to be organised and aware of what tax deductions you are eligible to claim when lodging your return. Although this […]
Single Touch Payroll (STP) now in effect for small businesses
Small business owners are encouraged to get on board with a new ‘Single Touch Payroll’ system that comes into effect from today for employers with less than 19 employees. Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope said the NSW Government had been helping businesses prepare for Single Touch Payroll with workshops through its Business […]
Why start-ups should take a big-brand approach to marketing
You don’t need a corporate-sized budget and a giant team to take on some of the big brands’ strategies for marketing. Here’s where to start.
One third of SME owners haven’t holidayed since opening for business
A nation-wide survey has found one third of SME owners are sacrificing holiday time with family and friends, in order to keep their businesses up and running.
The value of taking some time out from your business
According to the latest MYOB Business Monitor survey, 30 percent of business owners haven’t holidayed since starting their business. Sound familiar? Think about the effect this has on you physically and mentally, plus the effect it has on your family and friend networks.
The contrast between male and female business owners
Earlier this year a comprehensive research study was carried out to identify the issues most affecting Australian businesses today. In particular, it sought to identify current business confidence levels, attitudes to business and employment issues, investment priorities, major business challenges of the past 12 months and anticipated challenges for the year ahead. What no one expected was that a division based on the participants’ gender would deliver clear-cut differences in business practices and expectations.
Small business growth strangled as the Taxman comes calling
New research has shown that small businesses are being bogged down by financial reporting and bookwork, with too much time spent on documenting the business strangling growth.
Australia in the path of a ‘business sale tsunami’
An Australian business author has warned that Australia is about to be hit with a tsunami of business sales, as many owners are nearing retirement age.
Banks out of touch with small business
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has come out firing against the big banks, claiming that they are out of touch with the financial needs of small business.
Vodafone opens the door for small business
Vodafone Australia, in collaboration with Cisco and Research in Motion (RIM) have announced their full portfolio of Vodafone Business One communication solutions is now available to small business. First announced in June 2008, the Vodafone Business One portfolio has been extended to include new services including a ‘Voice Package’, delivering an integration and convergence between […]
Small businesses unimpressed by Rudd
In his address at the NSW Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Sydney yesterday, Rudd spoke of the financial crisis and the need for all Australians to work together to get through the downturn. Small business owners were left unimpressed by his address, according to Sydney Morning Herald reports, with one business owner claiming the speech was “all spin and no substance.”
Small business lack online presence
According to research conducted by WebVisible and Nielsen, reported by Marketing Charts, a large number of small businesses lack a visible online presence. The report indicates that although 63 percent of small business owners turn to the internet first for information, only 44 percent have a website, and half spend less than 10 percent of […]
Financing business growth at all stages
Steady cashflow is very important for a small business attempting to grow. So who has it, and how do you get it? The answers will vary considerably depending on a number of factors including the stage of growth, how much funding is required and how well the business is structured. Throughout the business lifecycle: concept, […]
Printing solutions for your business
Small business owners are often faced with the challenge of producing superior marketing collateral whilst at the same time keeping printing costs under control. Well produced marketing collateral in colour can help deliver a lasting impression on prospective customers and this can make a difference in closing a sale.
Easing the squeeze with web commuting
With petrol prices rising and transport costs sky rocking, businesses are looking for new ways to save money on commuting. Web commuting can improve business productivity and decrease travel costs. So, should your business be looking to web commute also? A recent survey of more than 1,000 Australian businesses found that the rising cost of […]