SmallBusiness.wa.gov.au
The Small Business Specialists
Phone: 131 BIZ
Website: www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au
Dec 7
With dry season conditions now affecting 100 shires throughout Western Australia, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is encouraging non-farm businesses to access the State Government’s Dry Season Small Business Grant program for 2010. Read more »
Dec 24
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has been rolling out the Government’s assistance package for small businesses affected by the dry season conditions, with very encouraging results. Read more »
Dec 21
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has been rolling out the Government’s assistance package for small businesses affected by the dry season conditions, with very encouraging results. Read more »
Dec 21
Small business retailers should take preventative measures to limit the incidence of shoplifting during the busy Christmas shopping period this year. Read more »
Nov 19
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is today warning small business operators to beware of overseas scammers targeting Australian businesses. Read more »
Nov 19
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) welcomes the appointment of new office bearers for the Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industries (RCCI), announced this week. Read more »
Nov 13
A Karratha hire car company has scooped the top honour at the GWN Western Australian Regional Small Business Awards. Read more »
Oct 29
The 2010 GWN Western Australian Regional Small Business Awards, now in its eighth year, has this year attracted star performers from six regions, with the Pilbara scooping the pool with six nominations across five categories. Read more »
Sep 27
The Small Business Development Corporation's latest Ready Response Network indicates that only a third of Western Australia's small businesses are reaping the benefits of social media for their businesses. Read more »
Sep 21
The Small Business Centre Great Southern has won the national award for Best Regional Business Enterprise Centre. Read more »
Sep 16
Small businesses around the State are being encouraged to familiarise themselves with the new tobacco laws coming into effect on 22 September, 2010. Read more »
Sep 13
Time is running out for eligible small business operators around the State to enter the 2010 Count Me In Awards, being conducted by the Disability Services Commission. Read more »
Jul 30
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is encouraging successful Aboriginal businesses in Western Australia to get their entries ready for the First Australian Business (FAB) Awards before 15 October 2010. Read more »
Jul 27
The Small Business Development Corporation wishes to congratulate KAPP Engineering and The Bodhi Tree on their success at the Western Australian Telstra Business Awards for 2010 Read more »
Jul 18
The Small Business Development Corporation’s latest Ready Response Network opinion poll, reveals that while a large majority of small businesses (95%) are expecting operating expenses to increase over the next twelve months, more than 60 per cent are confident their businesses will continue to do well. Read more »
Jul 13
The Small Business Development Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair, two new members and the reappointment of two existing members for the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) Board. Read more »
Jul 01
While recently announced changes to consumer protection and fair trading regimes will provide increased protection against predatory pricing and misuse of market power, small business operators need to be aware of the changes made to the definition of “consumer” in the new laws. Read more »
Apr 19
With the end of the 2009/2010 financial year fast approaching, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is encouraging small business operators to check whether they qualify for the 25 per cent tax rebate, through the Australian Taxation Office’s Entrepreneurs' Tax Offset (ETO). Read more »
May 12
Small business operators in Western Australia will have plenty of time to adapt to the changes announced in the Federal Budget yesterday, with many of the initiatives taking two or three years to come into force. Read more »
Apr 16
With major banks threatening small and medium sized businesses with administration or closure, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is encouraging business operators to seek advice if they are struggling to meet financial commitments. Read more »
Mar 30
Small business owners and individuals working as bookkeepers or tax consultants need to familiarise themselves with the new registration requirements of the Tax Agent Act 2009, which came into effect on 1 March 2010. Read more »
Mar 25
The WA Government has declared that the damage caused by severe thunderstorms on Monday 22 March 2010, meets the criteria to be declared a natural disaster. Read more »
Mar 15
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) in conjunction with the South West and Great Southern Development Commissions, is hosting a group of international wine buyers from eight export markets, and is calling for expressions of interest from Western Australian wineries wishing to be included in the tour’s itinerary. Read more »
Mar 08
With women representing approximately 35 per cent of all people operating small businesses in Western Australia, International Women’s Day on March 8 is the ideal time to acknowledge the contribution made by women to the small business sector. Read more »
Feb 24
A group of sixteen music management students from the Central Institute of Technology (CIT) today kicked off their business studies with a free “Biz Basics” session at the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC). Read more »
Jan 15
Dates are now set for the next round of the State Government's BiZFiT business resilience program, with small and medium sized businesses in Bunbury, Busselton, Manjimup and Geraldton amongst the first to benefit in 2010.Participants are encouraged to book early to secure their places. Read more »
Jan 06
*Holidays are often the trigger for budding entrepreneurs to start thinking about working for themselves*. Read more »
