With National Family Business Day and our Australia’s Favourite Family Business competition this September, Kochie’s Business Builders is taking a deeper look at the role of family business in 2023 and the future. A new report spotlights the competitive advantages that will help more businesses thrive, not just survive. Family businesses are under-recognised not just in what… Read more »
Know a dodgy link from a legit one? Ever received a weird email from a so-called client or colleague? Got a cyber incident response plan ready? If jargon like BEC, phishing and VPN leaves you scratching your head or you just feel downright overwhelmed, then Kochie’s Business Builders is here to help. Join us for A Small Business… Read more »
With high-profile fans across Hollywood, Bollywood and K-Pop, Gold Coast clean beauty brand Skin O2 has experienced major growth since taking part in Trade & Investment Queensland’s Go Global Export Program. The story of Skin O2 plays like an Australian small business fairytale: Gold Coast husband and wife develop product, roll it out to medical… Read more »
No Moo 4 U has found a sweet spot providing delicious dessert options to people with special dietary needs in regional NSW and Queensland. While they’re scooping up success today, it’s been a rocky road to get here. Every day, Mellissa Speer serves up soft-serve ice cream flavours like Apple Fizz and her personal favourite, Rockin… Read more »
From blood, sweat and tears, to precious time and money, Aussie small business owners put just about everything back into their businesses. So where does that leave their super? Being the captain of your own ship means you’re at the helm of every twist and turn the small business game might throw at you. With… Read more »
Infinite Green Energy in Western Australia is pioneering the production of green hydrogen as an alternative to fossil fuels. With KPMG Australia’s help, the company was able to land state government funding for its initial project. Getting a government grant for your business can help you to move forward with a project, activity or a part… Read more »
Small businesses need financial relief wherever they can get it, especially in the current economic climate. A fresh financial year brings a great opportunity to take stock of all your business expenses, revenue streams, and assets. In fact, there are some pretty helpful schemes and tax benefits out there for small businesses, and there’s no… Read more »
Kids born in the last twenty years probably aren’t too familiar with the idea of popping into the local corner store down the street. The shopfronts that were once the staple of every neighbourhood seem to be disappearing everywhere. Today, most local corner stores have shut up shop due to the soaring costs of running… Read more »
Love them or hate them, spreadsheets help keep us organised. But if your business is using them to store sensitive employee data, you may want to muscle up. Sharing is caring, but not when it comes to spreadsheets. As we rely ever more on collaboration tools in the age of hybrid work, anywhere where we… Read more »
There’s no doubt Aussie households are doing it tough as the cost of living and inflation put a bite on family budgets. However, small business owners are being hit with a double whammy as the cost of doing business also continues to rise. With energy rates set to increase by as much as 30 per… Read more »
The federal government’s R&D Tax Incentive program has been retained in the 2023 Budget, offering a golden opportunity for small to medium-sized business owners to typically claim 43.5 per cent back on eligible R&D (Research & Development) expenses via a tax offset. Let’s take a look at what the program is, who’s eligible and how… Read more »
Yes, your people deserve your attention, but the HR and payroll admin side of the business shouldn’t take up too much of your time, right? From processing payroll to approving timesheets to managing leave requests , there’s no doubt that HR and finance admin needs to be done. It’s the ‘how’, not the ‘why’ that… Read more »
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