The COVID-19 travel restrictions have put overseas holidays on hold and Australians have become resourceful, enjoying a travel boom literally in their own backyard. There has been a strong resurgence in caravan and camping and taking in the great...
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Four key business takeaways from the 2022 Federal Budget
In the recent Federal Budget, Josh Frydenberg delivered the treasurer’s report, which addressed many measures aimed at helping Australia’s economy recover after the two-year slump from the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the key business takeaways from...
Is it time to reassess your strategic growth plan?
When you’re running a business, it’s easy to get stuck in the daily grind, with little time to assess how to grow your business. Whether your business has a strategic growth plan that’s been overlooked for years or you’ve never considered a growth...
Three tips to help submit your BAS during COVID-19
Do you submit your business activity statements (BAS) on a quarterly basis? The next statement is due on 28 February, which is less than a week away. It’s no surprise that many small businesses are still feeling the effects of COVID-19. If your...
What are the staffing trends in 2022?
For most businesses, the last few years have proved to be difficult to say the least. Everyone has been stretched to the limit, both physically and mentally. While it feels like we are flying through the first quarter of 2022, it’s never too late...
Love your business on Valentine’s Day
A lot of business owners love their business in the same depth they love another person. The amount of passion, drive, thought and time put into many businesses can equal or sometimes surpass those of a romantic relationship. And the love affairs...
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COVID-19 staff shortages hit food producers the hardest
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us many things. Some positive aspects include perseverance and patience. However other aspects have worn us down and proved that intolerance and greed are some of...
4 things food manufacturers can learn from recent product recalls
The Australian food manufacturing industry is no stranger to product recalls. In the last few weeks supermarket giants Woolworths and dairy producers Devondale recalled numerous butter products due...
Using an ERP can streamline brewery production
In the last few years Australia has seen a sharp rise in microbreweries, and according to the Independent Brewers Association (IBA) chairperson Peter Philip, “…the Australian market was becoming...
4 ways Cloud ERPs help liquor retailers manage business efficiency
Many retailers use off-the-shelf software systems to keep their business on track. This ranges from Point of Sale (POS), to managing inventory and orders or planning staffing rosters. Quite often in...
How to keep your business on track over the summer break
Summer is here, and while some us will have a well-deserved break, for many, the show must go on. Businesses such as retail and food manufacturing have to keep their doors open and functioning,...
STP Phase 2: Everything You Need to Know
Single Touch Payroll (STP) is being expanded to reduce the burden on employers who need to report employee information to multiple government agencies. By now most businesses will be well versed in...