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Affiliates Australia

Locality: Matraville, New South Wales

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23.01.2022 Research published by the Bank of Queensland show more than a third of small business owners say the end of financial year is the most stressful time of the year. Of the 520 small business owners surveyed, 37.8 per cent said this time of year is particularly stressful. That's staggering.... Almost half of those surveyed say that having too much administration and paperwork makes this time of year particularly stressful. Of those surveyed one in 10 said their main source of stress was the expectation by customers for heavily discounted goods or services, causing 23 per cent to worry that they'll lose profit. For 30 per cent of small business owners their source of stress stems from having little time to spend with family and friends, leading to feelings of isolation. The survey found 62.5 per cent of small business owners dread and worry about the end of the financial year with 31 per cent admitting it's because their accounts aren't up to date, exacerbated by the fact 18.3 per cent don't think they have the right support in place to manage tax time. So, do you have measures in place to avoid these common stresses around tax time?

21.01.2022 Research published by the Bank of Queensland show more than a third of small business owners say the end of financial year is the most stressful time of the year. Of the 520 small business owners surveyed, 37.8 per cent said this time of year is particularly stressful. That's staggering.... Almost half of those surveyed say that having too much administration and paperwork makes this time of year particularly stressful. Of those surveyed one in 10 said their main source of stress was the expectation by customers for heavily discounted goods or services, causing 23 per cent to worry that they'll lose profit. For 30 per cent of small business owners their source of stress stems from having little time to spend with family and friends, leading to feelings of isolation. The survey found 62.5 per cent of small business owners dread and worry about the end of the financial year with 31 per cent admitting it's because their accounts aren't up to date, exacerbated by the fact 18.3 per cent don't think they have the right support in place to manage tax time. So, do you have measures in place to avoid these common stresses around tax time?

19.01.2022 Scientific research has now found that there might be some biological truth behind the benefits we feel when we swear. There were two experiments. In the first, 29 subjects completed a test of their anaerobic power which was a short, intense period on an exercise bike. Those who were foul-mouthed saw their power rise by 24 watts on average.... In the second test, 52 participants performed a handgrip test, which consisted of gripping as hard as they could for 10 seconds, again either while swearing or not swearing. The researchers found that the swearers managed to boost their strength by the equivalent of over two kilograms. Read more at https://www.businessinsider.com/swearing-could-make-you-str

14.01.2022 How to avoid burnout in 2 simple steps.... Do you find yourself a little caught up in the running of your business? Can't see the forest the trees? ... You're not alone, it's something that every business owner has, or will go through. I've come up with 2 Simple Steps to Prevent Burnout in my latest blog.... i'd love you to have a read, and at all cost avoid burnout so you can be at your best for you and your business.

12.01.2022 "One of Australia's largest gym chains is being sued for negligence after a client ended up in hospital for more than a week following a personal training session. But it was the organisation's response to the lawsuit, arguing that it wasn't responsible for the PT's actions, that caused concern among some experts." Read more about it at http://affiliatesaustralia.org/contractor-vs-employee-what/

12.01.2022 How do you protect your clients data? Australia, like other countries, has not been immune to data breaches in which personal information has been exposed. The much-anticipated Privacy Amendment Bill 2016, whereby organisations will be legally obliged to disclose data breaches, has been passed by the Australian Federal Government, and the laws will come into effect within the next 12 months.... Some small business operators are covered by the Privacy Act, but that doesn't mean you should rest easy. Now is the time to ask the question... Who has access to the data and do they need access to that information. For sensitive client information, think of how it could be shared. Now is the time to sit down, have these conversations, and look at how you're protecting customer data and whether your security practices are adequate, as a breach could be not only embarrassing, but possibly costly.

11.01.2022 Affiliates over time have cleverly used various terms and phrases to advertise their facilities, which can be effective, but at what risk of being offensive. It's worth noting that even as small independent businesses you are covered by an advertising standards. Have a read of a recent campaign in Australia that caught the eye of the watchdog.... http://www.smartcompany.com.au//83249-anytime-fitness-fal/

11.01.2022 Contractors and employees what’s the difference? There are a number of factors which may contribute to determining the difference between an employee and an independent contractor, and this can have an effect on small businesses like yours. However, it is important to note that no single indicator can determine if a person is a contractor or an employee. Each determination is based on the individual merits of the work arrangement in place. ... There are some common indicators that may contribute to determining whether a person is an employee or independent contractor, you can see more details at https://www.fairwork.gov.au//contractors-and-employees-wha

11.01.2022 Do you run your facility without the ability to take a quick payment from a Credit or Debit Card? You could be losing thousands of dollars by not having the ability to close that sale on-the-spot. With the ease of the 'tap and go' process with in-store purchases, we have really begun to notice a shift in the way people pay for goods and services, and it's not going to slow down anytime soon.... Even my dog washer has the ability to take credit card payments now. Don't get me wrong there are still people like my grandma who, for her own reasons like to do it the old way. She will still withdraw money from inside the bank with a teller and will only use her credit and/or debit card at some very select stores. Here's the thing, people like my Grandma are becoming few and far between. Most of us now live in a cash free world. It's so easy just to 'tap and go' we hardly need the cash anymore (and besides, spending $12 by breaking a $20 note doesn't lead to more saving). If you run a gym without credit card facilities, what you need is every customer to be just like my Grandma, and let me be honest, you could be waiting a while as my Grandma isn't coming to your gym anytime soon (that's because she comes to mine, and I don't charge her). By offering credit card facilities you increase the chances of closing the deal and making the sale right then and there. How many times has a potential client been interested in joining but not had the hard cash? Or you haven't had the option to take a card purchase on-the-spot, so you send them off with your bank account details and hope they transfer the money? After a few days you call, asking when they are starting and you get the run around, all because their purchase was too hard to complete. By not having the ability to process a card payment quickly, you've lost a customer before they've even left your gym, and the hardest part is getting them there in the first place. Banks offer a variety of merchant options from full blown EFTPOS machines down to the Mobile Payways, being an inexpensive and very easy way to ensure you can take every possible sale quickly, and without hassle for the customer. Got questions? Ask us how we adapted our affiliate to this change in spending habits, or speak to your bank.

10.01.2022 Most of us are deep into week 2 of the CrossFit Open, which means plenty of frantic equipment scouting, leaderboarding and member management to say the least, so I will keep this short. Late into 2016 I was working with Defib for Life on their offer to market for defibrillators in our facilities. We have some exciting news that may help change your mind about having a unit on-site.... http://affiliatesaustralia.org/welcome-defib-for-life/

10.01.2022 It’s not what you know, sometimes it’s what you do Empathy, sometimes an overlooked piece of the puzzle in business. I’d love everyone to read on... http://www.news.com.au//n/c92e2bd4777e99d0665aface4f7865ca

05.01.2022 Affiliates Australia was formed as way to bring together independent and affiliate fitness businesses. Over the last 12 months we have worked with our supporting industry partners to provide solutions for your businesses. You can see a current list of those that support our members here.... http://affiliatesaustralia.org/partners/

02.01.2022 It’s not what you know, sometimes it’s what you do Empathy, sometimes an overlooked piece of the puzzle in business. I’d love everyone to read on... http://www.news.com.au//n/c92e2bd4777e99d0665aface4f7865ca