SmallBusiness.wa.gov.au
The Small Business Specialists
Phone: 131 BIZ
Website: www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au
Dec 21
Most significant small business initiative since the establishment of the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) in 1984. Provision of low cost, non-litigious alternative dispute resolution service. Read more »
Dec 08
With the retail industry experiencing tough times, many small retailers will be looking for clever marketing ideas to attract sales this Christmas. Read more »
Nov 25
Small Business Centre South West ready to help small businesses affected by fire. Read more »
Nov 11
The winners of the GWN7 Western Australian Small Business Awards for 2011, and the Inductee to the Western Australian Regional Hall of Fame, were announced at a gala event held at the Burswood Convention Centre in Perth tonight. Read more »
Oct 7
Small businesses in Kwinana and Rockingham stand to benefit from an agreement entered into by the Small Business Centre in Fremantle and the Small Business Centre in Kwinana/Rockingham. Read more »
Oct 27
The 2011 GWN7 West Australian Regional Small Business Awards, now in its ninth year, has attracted top quality entries from eight regions, with the Kimberley, Pilbara and the South West regions leading the charge with five finalists each across five categories. Read more »
Aug 9
The State Government has launched a new business development program designed specifically for Western Australian tourism businesses. Read more »
Aug 26
The State Government has started a national search for the new Small Business Commissioner of Western Australia, following the successful passage of legislation to create the new statutory role. Read more »
Jul 7
Small businesses often complain about the amount of red-tape they have to go through when dealing with Government agencies but here’s some good news designed to reduce red tape and simplify superannuation. Read more »
Jul 7
Embracing this year's theme - 'Change – the next step is ours' the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) supports indigenous Australians to continue to seek change during the 2011 NAIDOC week celebrations. Read more »
Jun 30
Small business employers will need plans in place to administer new Paid Parental Leave payments when the laws change on July 1, 2011. Read more »
Jun 21
From 1 July 2011, small business retailers employing school-aged students under the Federal Award system will have the opportunity to roster students on 1.5 hour minimum shifts (formerly 3 hours), but only where longer periods of employment are not possible. Read more »
Jun 18
Commerce and Small Business Minister Simon O’Brien today announced an increase in the number of people that small retail shops in Western Australia are able to have working at any one time. Read more »
Jun 01
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is pleased to announce the return of BizBasics workshops for starters. Read more »
May 27
Aboriginal businesses are flourishing across a wide range of industries, provide employment and contribute to the economic wealth of the State, particularly in regional areas. Read more »
Apr 04
Commerce Minister Simon O’Brien today urged both employers and employees to check on their respective rights over the Easter and ANZAC Day period. Read more »
Mar 8
On the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) salutes the many innovative and creative Western Australian women who own and run small businesses in this State. Read more »
Mar 31
Business owners and operators wanting to polish up their business skills or get better results from their businesses are being offered great opportunities through the state government’s BiZFiT resilience program for 2011. Read more »
Mar 18
New laws introduced by the State Government will promote fairness and equity for small business in Western Australia when negotiating retail shop leases. Read more »
Mar 16
Small Business Minister Simon O’Brien today announced the introduction of legislation to establish a Small Business Commissioner in Western Australia. Read more »
Feb 5
Small Business Minister Simon O’Brien today announced a $70,000 support package for small businesses in Manjimup, impacted by the impending closure of Gunns’ Deanmill jarrah mill. Read more »
Feb 28
Confidence levels amongst small business operators in Western Australia have dropped slightly compared to this time last year, but many are still cautiously optimistic, according to the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC). Read more »
Jan 8
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is warning smaller retailers to follow the rules on refunds and exchanges during post-Christmas sales, or risk heavy fines from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Read more »
Jan 18
The State Government’s Dry Season Assistance program for small business is hitting the mark with over $135,000 in grants allocated since December, 2010. Read more »
Jan 12
With the New Year about to begin, a buoyant State economy and a positive outlook for 2011, now is the time for small business operators to turn resolutions into action. Read more »
Jan 10
According to the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC), holidays are often the trigger for budding entrepreneurs to start thinking about chucking in their “nine-to-fives” and starting a business of their own. Read more »
