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One of the biggest issues facing new VAs – and in fact I guess even an issue that comes up from time to time for existing VAs and anyone in business – is what do I charge? New VAs usually start out by doing a bit of market research, checking out what other VAs are [...]
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Australia now has carbon tax legislation with a carbon price double that of the rest of the world. This short episode doesn’t discuss the pros and cons, but does encourage small business to use its voice. Sites referred to in the show: Council of Small Business of Australia: http://www.cosboa.org Independent Contractors Australia: http://contractworld.com.au/
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On this show I talk to Renee Chapman from the Admin Chick who, on 12 July 2011, launched an Australian-first: Today’s VA magazine! Renee is an inspiration to all newbie VAs – having only been in business for a year she saw a need and filled it! Today’s VA is the quarterly magazine for the [...]
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Lots of virtual assistants are starting up team pages on their sites where they show the members of their “virtual team”. This is often referred to as the Multi-VA Practice. But could these VAs be opening themselves up to tax and oncost problems down the track? And what about the members of these ‘teams’? Turns [...]
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The 80/20 rule continues to be a source of concern for many VAs and sole traders. Following podcast #9 I had a Q&A session with Ken Phillips of Independent Contractors Australia to help clarify further what the current rules are as they apply to solopreneurs. Don’t forget to catch Ken’s presentation at OIVAC on Friday [...]
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The current Australian Government is conducting an enquiry at the moment into sham contracting – but what is it? This episode looks at what sham contracting actually is, discusses how it relates to virtual assistants and solopreneurs and also looks at PSI legislation and the often misunderstood 80/20 rule. Links referred to in the podcast: [...]
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Proposed tax changes in Australia to self-employed and independent contractor tax could spell the end for millions of self-employed if the changes make it into legislation.
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In the final part of our 4-part series I look at the importance of setting boundaries in your business – and for yourself – and why saying no is something we all, as business owners, need to do from time to time. And that’s okay!
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The majority of my clients have been with me since shortly after I began my practice in February 2000. I share my tips on what I’ve learned about how to keep clients coming back. It’s not as hard as you think!
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