The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has expanded the reach of it My Business Health portal to provide practical advice and tips to support small business owners impacted by the bushfires. The portal was designed to provide holistic support to small business owners, and ASBFEO Kate Carnell hopes the site will assist… Read more »
Applications are now open across NSW, QLD and ACT for small businesses and entrepreneurs to compete for a share of St George bank’s $100,000 Kick Start grant to help businesses begin or to bring an idea to life. 12 finalists will be selected to compete in a pitch competition on stage at TEDxSydney on May… Read more »
While performing a credit check on your partner may seem like the least romantic thing you could ever do, Graham Doessel CEO of MyCRA Lawyers suggests laying your financial soul bare is vital in any serious relationship. Doessel quips if people compared credit file compatibility rather than star signs, the divorce rate would probably halve… Read more »
Award-winning social enterprise, ColourSpace, is bringing art-as-a-service to Sydney, on a mission to turn cities into galleries supporting local artists. As Australia’s first art social enterprise, ColourSpace transforms staid environments into dynamic, carefully curated galleries – displaying and regularly changing art. Similar to fresh flower delivery services that brighten offices, ColourSpace curates a selection of… Read more »
Many of Australia’s 4.37 million people with disability are still experiencing barriers to employment and according to disability employment experts, this issue is depriving businesses of a highly loyal and productive talent pool. The Social Deck’s recent Community Consultation Report for the Australian Government Department of Social Services, found that the majority of people with… Read more »
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell says the voluntary Supplier Payment Code is ineffective and if the government is serious about getting big business to pay small business on time, legislation may be required. Carnell’s comments follow recent scandals surrounding reverse factoring in which certain larger corporations were miming data… Read more »
Hiring new talent is rarely a quick and simple process. For many, finding the right person takes a lot of time, so employers need to be doing all they can to ensure they have the information they need, throughout the recruitment process, writes Lee Martin Seymour, CEO and Co-Founder at Xref This puts pressure on… Read more »
It’s Valentine’s Day and that means chocolate! Rather than settle for a box of Cadbury’s finest, why not treat your valentine to a delectable home-made treat instead. Just for fun, here are four (healthier) yet delicious chocolate recipes to try from Teresa Cutter who is also known as ‘The Healthy Chef’. Teresa shares her recipe tips… Read more »
Lady Lash Australia, known for the city’s best eyelash extensions and eyebrow treatments, is celebrating 10 wonderful years of operation this year. From humble beginnings in Newtown, Lady Lash enters the new decade with four stunning salons. The most recent opening of group’s Sydney CBD salon in late 2019 cemented the brand across greater Sydney,… Read more »
With Valentine’s Day just a sleep away, we thought we would shine a spotlight on 10 of the best independent Aussie boutique florists. These 10 incredible businesses from around Australia offer gorgeous floral creations. However, we know there are thousands of other amazing boutique florists out there so if you would like the chance for… Read more »
Every business owner should have a personal brand on social media because customers and clients connect with people, not products and services. It’s important for business owners because increasingly customers want to know the people behind the product. Consumers naturally trust individuals more than companies and organisations and feel more comfortable purchasing products from people… Read more »
Aussie businesses impacted by the coronavirus are urged not to be complacent. Instead, they should seek help now to protect themselves according to national insolvency and business recovery firm, Jirsh Sutherland. Bradd Morelli, National Managing Partner, Jirsch Sutherland warns a head in the sand approach will not cut it. Businesses need to be proactive if… Read more »
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