Recent changes to the Fair Trading Act 1987 have seen the introduction of new disclosure obligations for operators of NSW businesses. NSW business operators must now, before supplying goods or services to consumers, take reasonable steps to ensure the consumer is aware of the substance and effect of any terms or conditions of contracts that…
This pandemic has been a real wake up call for humanity on how we spend our time, our money and our resources. On how we treat each other, and how we treat ourselves. We often put our health on the back burner, but in reality it should be our number one priority. Your health is…
There are a number of personal risks associated with being a Company Director, including the possibility of becoming personally liable for tax liabilities. Under new changes to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019, Company Directors will now be additionally liable for unpaid GST and other indirect taxes in some instances. This means…
Business leaders are seeing increased anxiety in the workplace as staff experience the emotional rollercoaster of COVID-19, along with already existing stress over climate change, and the recent Australian bushfires. What is going on for you and the people you lead? Anxiety is our body mind system sensing that we are not safe and that…
Australia’s social and affordable housing sector was under pressure before the coronavirus recession, and is now being squeezed by rising demand and falling revenues. More government-led social housing initiatives will not only address looming shortfalls in the sector, they will bring tangible social and economic benefits. Even before COVID-19 there was a substantial unmet need…
I heard myself say “thanks so much, it’s so good to be back”. I was speaking to my Pilates instructor, and I was genuinely grateful. He had done a wonderful job keeping in touch with his clients throughout the COVID-19 closure. He provided updates, opportunities to attend online classes, as well as providing very clear…
Being that your residential/business/commercial security system isn’t a retail item, you wouldn’t go to your local supermarket to purchase it. However, our supermarkets and retailers are stepping outside of their traditional markets into the highly regulated security industry and offering off-the-shelf security systems at bargain prices. These off-the-shelf products are generally the Hyundai Getz of…
Bidding at an auction is up there with one of the most stressful, or exciting things you can do. Vendors and agents opt for sale by auction because they believe it gives them an advantage. People can be overtaken by emotion in the moment, pushing them beyond their limits, or they get caught up in…
How much damage can a blocked drain cause in your business or home? Well, that depends. The longer it goes unattended, the more serious it can become. Over time, a simple slow drain could escalate to an out-of-order customer bathroom, sewerage back up.. or worse – a burst pipe! In fact, it’s better to prevent…
When Celeste Barber started her crowdfunding appeal to assist with the bushfire relief earlier this year, little did she know that this incredible appeal would go on to raise over $51 million. When set up, the crowdfunding appeal nominated that the donated money would go to the NSW Rural Fire Service and Brigades Donation Fund…