Underpaying staff, intentional or not, can occur in a business of any size. We explain the increased penalties and how to address the risks.

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is intensifying enforcement and implementing stringent measures to address underpayments in the workplace. 

Businesses

It’s an unfortunate fact that small business owners are regularly the target of scammers – trying to take their money, business contacts, or business or personal identification details.

Scammers often pretend to be from a government agency, like the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), or a well-known company you may have heard

Tips to prepare your business for an emergency situation - before it happens. Find out how to put your emergency management plan into practice, to make sure your business and staff are ready.

Preparing your business for an emergency

Natural disasters and emergency situations can strike without warning. It's important to

Suppliers are a crucial part of your business. Find out how to find suppliers, negotiate contracts, build and maintain relationships and resolve disputes with suppliers.

A supplier sources items at a suitable price for your business. They supply your business with the right materials, products and/or services for you to conduct business.

Suppliers

Pricing is a crucial element of business. Find out what you need to consider when you price your products and services, including the types of pricing strategies, legislation obligations, what your price should include, and where to conduct research.

What is pricing?

Pricing is the process you use to set the price of your product

Check out our 8 tips to help your small business make the most of the online sales.

Major sale days are coming up, is your small business prepared to make the most of the online sale events?

A sales promotion can help your business:

• increase

What are apprenticeships and traineeships?

Apprenticeships and traineeships are formal on-the-job training arrangements between an employer and an employee. Apprenticeships or traineeships can lead to a nationally recognised qualification.

There are many different types of people who become apprentices or trainees, including:

• school-leavers
• people

We’ve got all the tools you need to help your business bloom this spring.

Spring cleaning is a big focus this time of year, so why not take some time to give your business a once-over? There are lots of ways you can refresh your business and ensure

Learn how to employ an overseas worker and know the requirements you need to meet as the employer.

When you employ people from overseas, the process is slightly different from hiring Australian citizens, permanent residents or New Zealand citizens.

Hiring

5 tips to help you hire employees for the summer season

Last Updated: 27 August 2024

Are you thinking about hiring staff to cover the busy holiday period? Here are 5 tips to help make your hiring process go smoothly.

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