As the colder weather approaches I’m in need of something fashionable to cover what remains of where my full head of hair used to be.
As an early 30′s male who’d rather shave his head than look like a 60 year old bald man I’m having trouble finding anywhere that sells a wide assortment of [...]

Hive Mind can you help me out please?
Are there any rules about putting up road side signs to advertise something? I’m not talking about a permanent structure more those signs on a post you see advertising the Hall Markets, model train exhibitions, fetes and fairs and more recently the election candidates (though the latter might [...]

Hi all
I’m looking for some large wooden crates used for shipping items like car engines, furniture, industrial heating units etc. The kind that are square/rectangle in shape and made from pine/MDF/hard wood etc.
Any idea on where I might source these from? I’m not looking for them new, used is fine. I’m hoping that there are [...]

So with the news in the Budget that APS jobs are on the block again I was wondering if anyone out there knows how to calculate (even roughly) what payout one might get from an APS VR.
It would be good to get an idea of the potential payout before making it known that one is [...]

I’m after some advice on options for receiving payment from clients via credit/debit card and EFTPOS.
I’m a very small business and I want to be able to take payment from clients either over the phone or at time of consultation. Problem is the standard EFTPOS machines from a bank cost a fortune! Yes they are [...]

I’m looking for advice about Accountants or Book Keepers that work with small business clients.
A Google search brings up many options but some inside info is always useful.
Can you recommend a good accountant or book keeper that works with small business?
Thanks in advance

I’m looking for an affordable office to use in Canberra. Ideally what I’m after is a small office within an exisitng complex that I can rent out – like a consultation room at a clinic or chiro practice etc. I’ve looked at the Serviced Office buildings and when they have a free space they start at [...]

I want to find out where my property boundaries are at our house and understand that I’ll need a surveyor to do this. We’re looking to extend our home and knowing where the boundaries are and what the laws are about how close you can build to them would be useful in the design stage.
Can [...]

I’m looking for advice from the hive mind with regards to professional indemnity insurance.
I need to get some for my business and would appreciate any recommendations on who to check out. Those that specialise in small business/sole traders would be great (if they exist) but I’m looking for somewhere to start my enquiries.
Thanks

While trying to watch the cricket over the weekend (Friday and Saturday) I found that the digital signal for WIN was non-existent in Kambah!!
After numerous re-scans of the channels I was able to get every channel BUT those broadcast by WIN/Nine (none of their channels would come up). When they did come up the signal was [...]

Our beautiful 3 year old daughter is ready for school however because she was born in June she wont be able to attend preschool until 2013. We’ve been looking into Playschools in the ACT for 2012 and have ended up on a waiting list for a few as they seem to be extremely popular.
I would [...]

Hi All
Quick question, is it illegal in the ACT to put advertising flyers under windscreen wipers? I received one the other day and I though it wasn’t allowed anymore? I know it’s illegal in NSW under littering laws.
Your thoughts?

I run a small business and I’m looking for advice on where to get my printing done in Canberra.
I need to get the usual stuff printed: business cards, flyers, booklets etc.
Who have you used and how did their pricing and service compare? I’ve found that Canberra can be quite expensive for printing compared to Melbourne and [...]

I’m looking for a good acountant with sound knowledge of small business finances.
I have a small business and am in need of some advice and the use of an accountant, particularly in working through expenses, income and the best options for my particular situation.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers

I have a relatively young small business and am looking for any small business networks in the ACT/Queanbeyan.
I’d like to get to know others in small business and make some professional connections etc. In the past I’ve been to network breakfasts but have been out of that loop for a while.
I’ve Googled and found the [...]

I’m searching for the best gnocchi in Canberra and would love to know where it might be.
I’m tired of having sub par gnocchi that’s either rock hard in the centre or sticks to your mouth like warm playdough.
We had some excellent gnocchi from Bellucis in Phillip, is there anywhere else we should try? Of course [...]

I have a slightly unusual request that I’m hoping someone can help me with.
I’ve started a small business providing consulting and coaching services and am in need of an office/room to meet with clients. As it’s just starting out I don’t have the means to hire office space – what I really need is a [...]