Don’t get ripped off…

With the current turmoil in the financial markets it’s a good time to make sure you don’t lose more money to fraudsters and scamsters…

The ACCC are active in helping save us from fraudulent activity and have recently updated their Little Black Book of Scams, a handy consumer guide alerting us to the most common ploys used by scamsters.  As well as online and free print copies of the Little Black Book, their website provides a whole wealth of other consumer information .

More information can be found on our hot topic Identifying Scams Swindles Frauds and Hoaxes.

BizLinks Seminar showcases information for Small Business starters in WA

Ready to start the BizLinks seminar

Last night we hosted the BizLinks seminar here at the Alexander Library building (Apologies, I should’ve blogged it before it happened  – I’ve been away and missed my chance there!).  Speakers from government agencies had the opportunity to present an overview of some of the many services they provide to small business starters (and operators). It was also great for presenters and support staff attending to learn more about the roles and services of the other agencies! 

So if you missed out and are a small business starter or operator in WA, who should you be contacting for information and advice?

• Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC)
• Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
• State Library of WA (SLWA)
• Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
• Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP)
• Office of State Revenue (OSR)
• Australian Tax Office (ATO)

Thanks to all our presenters and to those who attended – I’m sure we all learned something new!