If you’re reading this you may be a retailer or store owner who is already stocking product of some kind on consignment or is planning to. And if you’re reading this and you refer to yourself as an artist, potter, designer, sculptor, jeweller, or a maker of some kind, in this article we refer to you collectively as “creatives”.
Read MoreIf you're a sports coach or a dance teacher who offers private or small group lessons and you work privately or are engaged under contract by a school, a day care centre or by a community group then this article has been written especially for you.
Read MoreAs a VA business owner you know what’s involved in being a VA or OBM (Online Business Manager) for someone else but if the workload is increasing, what’s next for you? Will you close your books and turn that work away or will you get someone else in to assist you? Or, do you see the potential in expanding your service offerings by bringing on other contractors (or subcontractors) who have those skills?
Read MoreNavigating small business ownership can be challenging whether you’re brand new to it or you’ve been running your business for years. One thing is certain - there is always something to learn! In business learning from our mistakes can often be costly, draining and take you further away from what you’d prefer to be spending money and time on.
Read MoreLast week I eagerly downloaded my 2023 Spotify wrapped. It revealed that I am particularly retro and developed a love for Talking Heads this year. Apart from those observations, it got me thinking about what a Ready to Boss Legal wrapped post would look like. At first, I imagined a flash of the templates most downloaded. But honestly, that is only of interest to me. What is of interest is the business changes I have made this year, the reasons behind them, and their impact, so grab a cup of tea (or something stronger) and read on……
Read MoreAn affiliate program can be a great way to connect with other like minded individuals and businesses. Both of you (i.e. you and the affiliate) can benefit from the arrangement and it doesn’t involve a huge financial investment on your part. With so much to potentially gain from this unique marketing approach, it is worth understanding how to set up an affiliate program while also understanding how to avoid possible risks.
Read MoreIn many circumstances, when a business owner offers someone a job, they issue a letter of offer and if the potential new employee accepts, a start date is set and some tax office paperwork is sent through for them to fill out.
Read MoreFree legal templates are appealing when you need to protect your business, your IP and yourself and when you can’t afford to pay thousands of dollars for a lawyer to draft you a bespoke solution. It’s completely understandable and we have all been there.
Read MoreIf you are a small business owner, you may not be aware that there have been some significant changes to the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act), with more likely coming, that you should know about and act on.
You’re busy and unless you’re a privacy enthusiast, this topic can be a bit of a snooze fest.
Read MoreThere’s a trend in my female entrepreneurial circles. I am going to call it, “I want my business to get to the stage where I can retire my husband (or partner) trend”. But by “retire” it actually means the partner works in the business or takes up more home duties rather than takes up golf and does nothing.
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