Invitation to Broome workshops May 1 and …. Do you have a new business, product or service idea but aren’t sure where to start? Want to be sure your blind passion won’t send you broke? What if you could talk to people…
Cyclone Veronica recently swept through the Pilbara region, bringing destructive weather conditions that meant many local businesses were faced with the prospect of temporarily ceasing business operations, leaving employees without work in the meantime. In such an event, employers must know what…
Thank you to everyone who donated door prizes so generously for the Women of Broome Thriving in Small Business Workshop. The workshop was a hit and everyone felt very spoilt with the epic haul of door prizes and goodies. The Door Prizes…
In the period between October to December 2018, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) received 3251 unfair dismissal applications . Claims from disgruntled employees can be costly, time-consuming and bad for corporate reputation. Employers need to take proactive steps to develop robust policies…
28 March 2019 Heavy rainfall caused by Tropical Cyclone Veronica has closed a number of roads between Pilbara towns, resulting in a disruption to gas deliveries to the power stations in the West Kimberley region. Horizon Power is asking customers in the…
Over the past eight years, the team at the Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation’s Lombadina Airport have been providing hot refueling services to the helicopter operators who fly out to the Browse Basin on behalf of oil and gas companies such as Shell and…
Contracts of employment take various forms and can be difficult for employers and employees to navigate. A contract can be made in writing, verbally, or a combination of the two. It is highly recommended that all contracts of employment are made in…
Attraction and retention is a particular challenge facing all businesses, especially those located outside the Perth metropolitan area. For example, in a survey of employers in the Kimberley, almost 42 per cent reported experiencing difficulty in recruiting. This difficulty stemmed from the…
With 2019 already in full swing, we find ourselves looking forward to the year ahead. As is always the case in WA, the first half of the year contains the majority of public holidays. New Year’s Day is already behind us and…
There are a number of benefits to entering the Broome Small Business Awards – it’s not just about fame, fortune and bragging rights. There are also significant marketing and business management advantages to be gained. Top 10 Reasons to enter the awards…
