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Casual Employment Changes: How Do They Affect SMEs?

Casual employment has been a contentious issue as the definition of casual employment was not clear in the past. In March 2021, the Australian Senate passed a reduced version of the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill, also called the Industrial Relations Omnibus Bill. While most of the intended legislation was dropped, the portion of the bill addressing casual employment passed. Here we provide a brief overview of the changes and what these could mean for SMEs.

What the Coronavirus Stimulus Means for SMEs

24 Mar. 2020
Team @ Moula
Finance

The Australian Government has unveiled a coronavirus economic stimulus package worth $189 billion. Here's what Australian SMEs need to know.

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Work Burnout: Symptoms and Prevention Tips for SME Owners

With many of us working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our work/life balance has been severely disrupted. While remote work has allowed businesses to maintain some level of productivity during this period of time, it’s also put an incredible amount of pressure on employees to perform at their usual standard, while also homeschooling kids, caring for elderly or vulnerable family members and performing other household duties at the same time, which can all too easily lead to work burnout.

7 Ways to Supercharge Your Ecommerce Strategy

COVID-19 has left a lasting mark on the retail and wholesale landscape. As buyers stayed home, much more spending shifted online. Products once rarely bought online are now ecommerce staples.…

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Business Diversification: What Are the Opportunities?

Business diversification is often discussed in terms of investment portfolios. But a diversification strategy can grow a business and reduce risk. Here we explore how businesses have expanded their products or services as part of their growth strategy, and how you can apply their experiences to your business.

Women in Business: The State of Play in Australia

Since colonial times, women have played important leadership roles in Aussie business. Many have become household names, while others of us are quietly plugging away, changing the landscape of the…

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Business Succession Planning: 5 Steps to Help You Get Started

When you decide to leave your business, who will take over? It’s a decision most of us will have to face at some point. That’s why it’s important to have…

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Employee Motivation: 5 Strategies to Boost Productivity

Employee motivation is an issue that business owners and managers continually face. To say it’s been difficult to stay productive since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic is an understatement. With COVID-19 having forced many of us to work from home, trying to work out how to improve staff motivation and engagement to increase productivity is now more crucial than ever.

Business Problems: How to Overcome Business Challenges

Many things hold us back from overcoming business problems: fear, procrastination, self-doubt, a lack of time or resources, a low success rate. But you can’t let these stop you. Although facing challenges is a big part of small business, you can learn to overcome them. Here are some of the ways:

Social Media Platforms: Which Are the Best Ones for SMEs?

“Which social media platforms should I use to market my business?” This is an important question asked by business owners and managers. Businesses that choose the wrong social media platforms waste time and money and don’t get the results they're looking for from their content marketing efforts. Here we unpack the top 8 social media platforms for business, including their pros and cons.

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