Blog and Updates

Tuesday 22nd April 2025
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By  Trista Haines

As a small business owner it is important to make sure that if you are open for business on a public holiday or long weekend that you are prepared.

Before starting your preparation 

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Categories: Employees | Legal
Tuesday 22nd April 2025
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By  Trista Haines

Changes to Casual Employment Provisions under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Written

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Categories: Employees | Legal
Thursday 17th October 2024
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By Hayley Peel CCI

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

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Categories: Employees | Legal
Tuesday 15th October 2024
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By Hayley Peel CCI

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

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Category: Risk Management
Thursday 10th October 2024
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By Hayley Peel CCI

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

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Category: Risk Management
Tuesday 8th October 2024
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By Hayley Peel CCI

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

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Category: General Updates
Friday 4th October 2024
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By Hayley Peel CCI

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

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Category: General Updates
Wednesday 2nd October 2024
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By Hayley Peel CCI

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

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Category: General Updates
Monday 30th September 2024
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By Hayley Peel CCI

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
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Category: Employees
Friday 27th September 2024
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By Hayley Peel CCI

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

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Category: General Updates