The Business Place

Finding the right premises is one of the biggest steps a growing business takes. The location looks good, the rent works and the landlord is keen to sign.

Then someone asks a simple question. Is your business actually allowed to operate there?

In Western Australia, the answer depends on planning rules, and getting it wrong can be costly. South Perth based Cornerstone Town Planning is a town planning consultancy that prepares and manages development applications for commercial, industrial, mixed-use and other projects across Perth and regional WA.

Plenty of online businesses start at a kitchen table or in a spare room. Running from home keeps costs low while sales build. It also raises tax questions that catch new owners out. Which household bills can you claim? And what happens when you sell the house?

This guide sets out how the Australian Taxation Office treats home based business expenses. It covers running costs, occupancy costs, record keeping and capital gains tax. It is general information only. Your own situation may differ, so check with a registered tax agent.

As a business owner, you are probably quite aware of how many expenses your business already faces.

Hiring someone to manage your fire services is perhaps a cost you’d rather avoid.

It is very important for the health, productivity, and appearance of your office that you hire the right office cleaning service.

As an important part of first impressions and overall workplace wellness, cleaning is an important ritual that brings back order and beauty to your space.

Finding the right cleaning partner can make a huge difference in not only how your office looks but also how healthy and productive your team is.