COVID-19 Temporary Changes to Insolvency and Corporations Laws – Williams + Hughes
By Williams + Hughes On 22 March 2020 the Australian Federal Government announced that it intends to make temporary amendments to insolvency and corporations laws in light of the challenges COVID-19 poses to many otherwise profitable and viable businesses. The...
SBA welcomes new Gold Member, 89.7fm
Stirling Business is pleased to welcome local northern suburbs radio station 89.7fm as a gold member. 89.7fm has been broadcasting to the broader communities of Perth’s north for almost 20 years and has a broad coverage of suburbs from Yanchep down to Swanbourne and...
Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty: one last chance to pay compulsory superannuation for non-complying employers who employ “contractors” – Williams + Hughes
By Williams + Hughes Employee versus contractor? Are you sure? Over the past decade many Australian companies have retained the services of people who claim they are "contractors" not employees. Usually the "contractor" wants to be paid a gross fee/remuneration,...
Why should I join a Business Association?
Local Business Associations (usually based around a council region) have been around for a long time – since the early 1970s in Western Australia. Often starting as ‘businessman’ associations and possibly with various connotations that come to mind with that term, why...
The lowdown on Facebook groups
I’m sure you’re a member of at least one Facebook group and there many to choose from depending on the business you are in and your reason for joining. So why are they important for business owners? I think it’s easier to answer what Facebook Groups are not. They...
New Year, New Goals
Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions yet? Being more organised, reducing debt, becoming healthier or ensuring you have enough sleep are all common New Year’s resolutions. They have certainly featured in my list of goals for the new year over the years. But...
SBA Members Support Innovation
Are you innovative in your business? You possibly are. As small business owners we have to think creatively to tackle those niggly issues we deal with on a day-to-day basis. But does innovation mean to you? Is it about the technology? Is it about processes? Is it...
Business Innovators Challenge – Brand your robot!
Do you believe in innovation, creativity and supporting local small business? "A business has to be involving, it has to be fun and it...
It is our honour and our pleasure!
It takes time, energy and commitment to put on an Awards Night and a cast of 1000s (well four actually) to make sure the show goes well. So why bother? Stirling Business Association has hosted annual awards nights numerous times during our forty year history. It is...