19 Apr Have you sent an email to the wrong person?
We don’t know about you, but all of us in the BusinessBasics team have at one time or another sent an email to the wrong person. Generally this hasn’t been a problem as the content...
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16 Apr South Australia amends their transporting dangerous goods laws
South Australia recently amended the Dangerous Substances (Dangerous Goods Transport) Regulations 2008 regulations. Some elements to note to ensure your compliance is that a prime contractor must retain all the transport documents for at least three...
07 Apr Learn what apps you can use to improve your processes
There’s no denying that apps can provide immense benefits for business, however that doesn’t mean each app is right for each business and their processes. Business Charlestown Chamber of Commerce will be hosting BusinessBasics Managing Director...
27 Mar Why you need to upskill and proactively provide training for your staff
Managing a diverse workplace is not always easy; there are always conflicting priorities and requirements to meet. One of the ongoing issues for many workplaces is the ability to keep their staff happy and satisfied in...
24 Mar 35 fatalities in 2015 already
Safety needs to be a priority for all workplaces We were shocked to learn that only a few months in 2015 and there have already been 35 fatalities (as recorded by Safe Work Australia). Ross Greenwood recently...
20 Mar Smoke and mirrors – what does and doesn’t save your business money
BusinessBasics Managing Director Adam McDean recently had the opportunity to speak to a room full of business owners, manager and entrepreneurs at the Hunter Business Chamber about the reality of what does and doesn’t save...
04 Mar ACCI survey says external consultants are a useful source
Each year the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) runs their National Red Tape Survey. As with other years the results show that business owners and managers are overwhelmed by legislations, regulations and compliance. We had...
27 Feb Does your workplace embrace WHS?
Despite a rocky start in 2012, now almost all states and territories in Australia have harmonised and embraced the Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation. For national businesses this has made it an easier process to...
11 Feb Easy Ways to Simplify Your Business
As soon as you open the office door on Monday morning, the phone starts to ring. You answer it while you open the emails that are already flooding your inbox. Your desk is covered in paperwork that...
06 Feb Are your business and management objectives attainable?
The start of a new year is full of great opportunities to take stock of where your business is and then to measure how closely aligned your actions are to your business and management objectives. One...