Tips for Businesses Who Are Wanting To Become More Environmentally Friendly
Over the past decade there has been a huge push from customers in regards to wanting to be more conscious of the environment. Both businesses and customers are becoming more aware of their impact on the world, and are deciding to do more to take action by focusing on reducing emissions and limiting carbon footprints. […]
How to Know When It’s Time to Close Your Business
A large number of Australian businesses have been forced to close their doors with good over the duration of the covid-19 pandemic. As a business owner knowing when to quit will likely save you further heartbreak and also plenty of money. Starting a business is tough and it can be even tougher closing it both […]
Signs That It Might Be Time To Change The Direction Of Your Business
Launching a new business is extremely difficult and knowing when something is not working is even more difficult to navigate or to come to terms with. Many people out there who end up getting stubborn and as a result of this try to convince themselves to believe that they have the right business idea and […]
Important Attributes That Make A Great Business Leader
If you were to sit down with ten different entrepreneurs and ask them what they believe makes a great leader you would most likely receive 10 different answers. However, there are some important attributes that seem to get spoken about more than others. Here is a good list of traits that an individual should focus […]
Accountants Encouraged to Talk to Their Clients About Business Closures
Accountants across Australia have been encouraged to raise the issue of business closures with their clients as ongoing lockdowns are quickly resulting in the death of a number of businesses. Recently published data shows that business defaults have increased by 20 percent over the past month. Averaging an increase of 10 percent over the last […]
Federal Government Opens Up Submissions For New Franchise Rules
The Australian Government has published draft amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct to support the establishment and operation of the Franchise Disclosure Register. The amendments proceed the 2021-22 budget commitment of $4.3 million for a new Franchise Disclosure Register to assist prospective franchisees to make an informed decision before entering a franchise agreement. Stuart […]
Australia’s Current Insolvency Rate Is Much Lower Than Anticipated
A recently published survey has found that the current insolvency rate for Australian business is running at less than half the pre-covid levels. However, this might be a result of the ongoing lockdowns and border closures. Despite the winding back of government support packages, external administrations are still running at historical lows despite concerns last […]
Listed Companies Are Required to Report JobKeeper Grants
Recently announced legislation means that listed entities are required to separately notify the market of JobKeeper payments even if that information has been included in the entity’s annual financial report. The legislation known as The Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 2) Act 2021 was announced by the Australian Government in September 2021. The announcement […]
Australian Businesses View Border Closures As A Major Concern
A recent survey has shown that border closures, recruitment issues and supply chain delays are anticipated to be the most significant pressures for Australian businesses over the next 12 months. 46 percent of respondents who participated in the survey believe that border closures will be a major factor in putting pressures on businesses, while 34 […]
Customers Are Urging Queensland Businesses To Go Green
Businesses across Queensland have been advised to act now to make sure that they meet customers and markets developing sustainability expectations so that they avoid being overlooked as the global economy shifts increasingly towards sustainable goods and services. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) chief commercial officer Alex Zafiriadis has announced that businesses that […]