I’ve recently moved to a new suburb and made the trek to the local cafe which is positioned deep in a suburban area. On this occasion I just wanted a quick outing with my young son for a banana bread and a decent coffee. My experience in the cafe really made me think about the […]

Tax deductions for small business owners Tax time is fast approaching—it’s important to do your homework and know exactly what tax deductions you can claim. What can a business claim as a deduction on your tax return? You can claim a deduction for most expenses you incur to run your business, as long as they […]

Australian businesses and consumers rely on accurate measurement to make the most of their money when purchasing goods and services. The National Measurement Act and related legislation help regulate measurement in Australia. This legislation is currently being reviewed. The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science is seeking your views on how to ensure the national […]

Everyone can innovate. Innovation means coming up with new ways of doing things. Bringing innovation into your business can help you save time and money, and give you the competitive advantage to grow and adapt your business in the marketplace. Take Canberra’s Beyond Q Bookshop as an example.   Novel idea for a bookshop It’s […]

Easter is around the corner and with the holiday falling late this year it is in close proximity to Anzac Day. That means a spate of public holidays are on the horizon over the next few weeks and there’s some things retailers need to know. Easter trading hours 2019 Trading hours get weird for Easter […]