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Setting business boundaries as an independent contractor
Setting business boundaries as an independent contractor

Setting business boundaries is a crucial habit to develop while working for yourself. If you own your own business, you…

Top electrical risks and safety tips in the workplace
Top electrical risks and safety tips in the workplace

It should come as no surprise to anyone that electricity can be very dangerous – and certainly dangerous enough to…

How to become an electrician in Australia
How to become an electrician in Australia

Skilled trades are in demand, and the most popular trade of all right now is electricians. In a recent survey,…

Managing Risk and Liability as a Sole Trader
Managing Risk and Liability as a Sole Trader

Having complete control over your business is a wonderful thing, so it should come as no surprise that the sole…

Changing business ownership for sole traders
Changing business ownership for sole traders

There are over one million sole traders in Australia. Sole trader ownership is all about striking out on your own,…

8 essential business tips for sole traders and small business owners
8 essential business tips for sole traders and small business owners

Sole trade and small business owners are responsible for every part of their businesses. That can be daunting, especially when…

Understanding Victoria Plumbing Licence and insurance requirements
Understanding Victoria Plumbing Licence and insurance requirements

So, you live in the great sporting state of Victoria and want to become a licensed plumber. Well, the good…

How to become a successful sole trader
How to become a successful sole trader

A ‘sole trader’ is exactly what it sounds like — one person owning and running a business. The Australian Taxation…

How to write a cleaning business plan
How to write a cleaning business plan

All successful businesses owe their success, at least in some part, to a well-developed and precisely followed business plan. And…

Does a sole trader need an ABN?
Does a sole trader need an ABN?

While there are many, many differences between a sole trader and small, medium, and large businesses, there are several ABN…