June 10, 2020 The Value Add Investment Grants is a $6.5 million state-wide program to support investment and expansion opportunities for the Western Australian food, beverage and value add processing industry. It supports businesses looking to invest in new projects or expansion opportunities to build competitiveness and grow their operations. The grants are a key component of the State […]
May 28, 2020 Lockdown has been (and remains) a tough time for business. Having to shut your business at short notice, or switch to an entirely digital, remote-working model, was a stressful experience. But there are things we have taken out of lockdown. Whether it enabled us to explore new ideas or dive into some fresh thinking regarding […]
May 14, 2020 As lock down measures ease, you can finally get back to face-to-face trading. But what do you need to put in place before opening your doors? Preparing for your store’s re-opening should be done sooner rather than later. Work on your plan now so you are ready to open your doors and welcome your customers […]
May 14, 2020 Whether you’re in full lockdown, restricted trading conditions or back to ‘business as usual’, there’s still real uncertainty for business owners. We’re trading in challenging times at present. And knowing what step to take next is a key worry. We know that you invest more than simply time and money into your business. It is […]
May 14, 2020 With face to face trading either not possible or more difficult, your business website needs to step up. Many businesses have been thinking about adding an online shop for a while and the current crisis has created the impetus to launch into e-commerce. But even if you are not selling online, your website should still […]
May 7, 2020 Good reviews are gold for your business. You can spend all day telling people how wonderful and great your product or service is, but what they really want is proof. Showcasing testimonials and written or video case studies is a great way to do that because prospective customers are less inclined to believe what you, […]
May 7, 2020 Working capital is a vital component of any successful trading business – providing the liquid cash needed for everyday operations. Suddenly finding your business without this cash can be a shock, but there are ways to fill these cashflow holes and get the company back on track. In short, it comes down to careful cashflow […]
May 6, 2020 Monthly JobKeeper Declaration Once you have successfully enrolled into the JobKeeper scheme you must provide monthly information on your current and projected turnover. Please note that this is not a retest of your eligibility, just an indication of how your business is progressing under the JobKeeper Payment scheme. The monthly declaration can be done either […]
April 30, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has forced a significant amount of change and upheaval onto you and your team – in a very short amount of time. We’ve gone from ‘business as usual’ to closed offices, working from home and the full reality of isolation during an emergency lockdown. To combat this change, it’s important to take […]
April 30, 2020 “Focus on becoming sustainable through a period of uncertain weakness, and building flexibility to respond quickly when your particular sustained upturn comes along.” Tony Alexander, Former BNZ chief economist. Tony’s View 16 April 2020 For business owners, it is hard to predict when things will return to normal. Even when lockdown measures ease, there is […]