Every country has its own unique conventions, nuances and “norms” when it comes to the way they conduct themselves in business, and Australian business etiquette is no different. As a US or UK business, understanding Australian business etiquette is vital to the success of your expansion into the country. We’re renowned for our laid-back, easy-going nature, but this doesn’t mean we’re relaxed or lazy. Professional networks are critical Australians are friendly, both in our professional[…]

Experiencing growing pains? As a business entering into a new growth phase and expanding business into Australia, you’re likely experiencing an entirely new set of challenges. Going global, expanding your product line and developing your employee base can cause a whole lot of heartache and anxiety. Particularly for businesses and fast-growing start-ups expanding business into Australia, it might feel like you’re doing eight people’s jobs at once, all with inherently different expertise and skills. But,[…]

At Australia PEO, we’re consistently hearing confusion among the industry and market surrounding the differing labour licensing laws Australia states impose. These laws have only been deployed in some Australian states, but they represent some drastic changes to the way organisations hire. For global companies considering expansion into Australia, this may come as a surprise. Still, labour hour licensing laws are there to protect all parties, by helping to pull the curtains on wrongdoings within[…]