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There are a variety of reasonably-priced data analytics solutions for the solo or smaller company these days...have a look at some of the big companies, and find an end-to-end solution - one that takes the data and presents it in a useful, intuitive interface that is easy and accessible. Datameer have one like this, I came across it just the other day.

i have found courses at coursera and udemy very useful.

The dates for a sole trader or other form of business are due at the same time.
July, August, September              due 28th October
October, November, December   due 28th February
January, February, March            due 28th April
April, May, June                           due 28th July

See the Australian Taxation Office link below for more details on other dates
https://www.ato.gov.au/business/business-activity-statements-(bas)/due-dates-for-lodging-and-paying-your-bas/#:~:text=The%20due%20date%20to%20lodge,is%20due%20on%2021%20August.

Have used a few but only in extreme situations when we have exercised all efforts and the situation has blown out. By then they have a hard case, so it is difficult to know whether its them or the case which is making their service questionable.

Hi there,

Like John mentioned, it really does depend on your business.

Themes like Valentines Day are predominantly suited to businesses that directly relate to gifts and activities a consumer would purchase or be involved in specifically for Valentines Day. Examples of business who would benefit by engaging in marketing activities based around a Valentines day theme would be:

-Florists

-Chocolatier/sweets company

-Overnight stay venue

-Restaurants

-Jewellery stores

For marketing to be successful you will need to have a specific goal.

If I had a florist, I would advertise my business widely and make my business top of mind for when Valentine's Day approaches.

How? Again, depends on your business and your market. Think of ways to stand out and don't get lost in all of the advertising clutter.

Feel free to reach out for specific help!

We outsource all our work overseas. oDesk has gotten REALLY expensive for good designers because design work is hands down the easiest thing to outsource, so you're competing against cashed up VC funded US startups.

In order to get competitive rates, we've found going to specific job boards in various locations has worked -- we've hired from Domestika in Spain and zip.lv in Latvia, generally looking to pay around the USD $20/hour mark.

The output will always depend on your own "art direction" but some examples of stuff we've done recently are:

https://www.rentingsmart.com/
http://www.decalmarketing.com/ (our own brand)
http://www.theprocedurepeople.com (our own brand)
http://www.streetuniclothing.com/
http://campaigns.noffs.org.au/donate/
 

It takes a bit of effort to find someone that works well with you and your own management style, but I've always found that with the right processes and management in place outsourcing overseas is pretty stress free (it was tougher at the start ;)

You need to be aware of your obligations under Australian Consumer Law relating to consumer guarantees. I suggest you visit the ACCC website about consumer guarantees and when extended guarantees are illegal. Under Australian Consumer Law there is already inbuilt consumer guarantees that relate to the product and repair guarantees without the need to purchase extended warranties. Choice has also undertaken some work in this area.

The short answer is no. It's not mandatory, but it will depend on the type of business.

• If retail, you will want a lawyer to attend to your lease agreement.
• If service based, your fee-for-service contracts.
• If a family concern, your succession plan.
• If with other people, your partnership agreement.

The list goes on, but you get the picture. Call in an expert when you need them. Alternatively, it can't hurt to discuss the business model with a lawyer before starting, if only to find out you don't need one.