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Industry Growth Centres Initiative

Support for priority industry sectors

Are you an ambitious Australian business owner in one of our 6 priority industry sectors?

An Industry Growth Centre may be able to help you achieve your goals.

There are 6 growth centres for the 6 sectors of competitive strength and strategic priority:

advanced manufacturing cyber security food and agribusiness […]

Salisburys shortlisted for Regional Business Award

Salisburys named Business NSW 2022 Murray-Riverina Regional Business Finalist

Salisbury Accountants & Business Advisors has been shortlisted as an Excellence in Small Business finalist in this year’s Murray-Riverina Regional Business Awards.

The Excellence in Small Business award category recognises businesses that have effectively driven growth and are able to demonstrate the specific strategies implemented to […]

Choosing your business structure

Choosing the best structure for your business can be difficult

There are numerous options, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks

There are four commonly used business structures in Australia:

Sole trader Partnership Company Trust

It’s important to understand the responsibilities of each structure because the structure […]

Four Ways to Finance Your Business Growth

In business, there is such a thing as a ‘good problem’

One example is a business which provides a good product or service in high demand by customers.

The business needs to produce more and invest in marketing, sales, and customer management. There’s an opportunity to grow which should be good news… but what happens […]

Businesses urged to safeguard digital identities

Priority access to .AU web domain names

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman is urging Australian businesses to protect their online assets as the cut-off date for priority access to register for their shortened domain name approaches.

.au direct has launched. If you have priority, apply for your matching […]

The do’s and don’ts after acquiring a business

To keep or not to keep?

Acquisitions can be an incredible boost for a growing business – you instantly add scale, expertise and assets and move into a desirable new territory, product or service.

Having been through many business acquisitions, we’ve seen how the effect can be transformative.

However, whether it’s a merge of equals […]

.au web domains priority allocation period closes soon

The priority period for businesses to register an exact match .au direct name is soon approaching

After 20 September 2022, domain names will be available to be registered by the general public on a first-come, first-served basis.

According to auDA, which manages this naming system, there have been more than 170,000 registrations since the .au […]

eCommerce: Lowering traditional barriers and inspiring entrepreneurialism

eCommerce is lowering traditional barriers to entry for small businesses

Xero study says eCommerce is creating a new generation of profitable niche operations.

Xero surveyed 171 accountants and bookkeepers – with a collective clientele of about 6,000 small businesses – to learn how eCommerce was changing business ownership.

To participate in the study, advisors had […]

New financial year business planning

New financial year = Strategy Review

It’s understandable that many businesses are focused on the numbers at this time of year.

But it’s important for all businesses to hit the new financial year with a plan — a strategy for growth and success not only for the next financial year but into the future.

This […]

7 Ways to Navigate the Changing Employment Landscape

COVID-19 has had a big impact on employment, though the impact is not yet fully understood

No doubt there will be positive outcomes, like employees leaving unrewarding jobs to pursue new challenges. Likewise, some businesses will ‘rationalise’ their workforces to better serve shareholders, customers and employees.

One thing won’t change. Most businesses will still need people […]