SmallBusiness.wa.gov.au
The Small Business Specialists
Phone: 131 BIZ
Website: www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au
Dec 10
The Small Business Development Corporation has developed a list of Christmas tips to help small business operators make the most of the 2012 Christmas season. Read more »
Nov 23
The Small Business Commissioner is currently conducting an investigation into the non-payment of subcontractors involved in certain construction contracts awarded and administered by the Building Management and Works (BMW) division of the State Department of Finance, and is encouraging any contractors yet to submit their details, to do so now by registering on the Small Business Development Corporation website at www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au. Read more »
Nov 20
On 14 November 2012, a draft Bill was introduced into the WA Parliament, aiming to reform the State industrial relations system. Small business operators and other interested parties are encouraged to submit comments to this draft bill, with the consultation period closing on Thursday, 31 January 2013. Read more »
Nov 09
The winners of the GWN7 Western Australian Regional Small Business Awards for 2012, and the Inductee to the Western Australian Regional Small Business Hall of Fame, were announced tonight. Read more »
Nov 01
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) will be making its last visit to the Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands between 17 and 23 November 2012. Read more »
Oct 26
A record number of small businesses from around the State have entered the Awards this year, resulting in an impressive group of finalists for the tenth anniversary of the Small Business Development Corporation’s major business award event. Read more »
Oct 09
The Small Business Development Corporation, together with the Department of Training and Workforce Development, Department of Indigenous Affairs and Project Connect (CCIWA), today launched the State's first online Aboriginal Business Directory. Read more »
Sep 25
Small Business Minister Simon O'Brien has announced the appointment of three new members to the board of the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC), and the re-appointment of three existing members. Read more »
Sep 24
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC), on behalf of its Board and with the endorsement of the Minister for Small Business, today announce the appointment of Mr Neil Butterworth to deliver small business advisory services into the Wheatbelt South area. Read more »
Aug 14
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has developed a range of services including a free, online calculator to help small retailers in Western Australia make informed decisions about extended trading hours. Read more »
Jul 24
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) congratulates an outstanding Aboriginal business, and two outstanding business operators, on their recent success at the Kullarri NAIDOC 2012 Awards. Read more »
Jul 16
Due to a recent influx of spam related enquiries, the Small Business Development Corporation is reminding small business operators about the Commonwealth Spam Act 2003, and the risks associated with spamming. Read more »
Jul 02
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is encouraging small business operators to monitor how their business is affected by the Federal Government’s carbon tax, introduced on Sunday 1 July, 2012. Read more »
Jun 29
Commencing 1 July 2012 Read more »
Jun 27
The Small Business Development Corporation gets excited about the Tourism BOOST Online Guide. Read more »
Jun 21
As the popularity of group buying deals increases, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is advising small business owners to be fully aware of the details before signing up to group buying or "daily deal" websites. Read more »
Jun 21
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) congratulates Mr Tony Calgaret, owner and manager of Waarltij Consultants, on winning the 2012 NAIDOC Business of the Year Award. Read more »
May 24
As a key regulatory reform under the Council of Australian Government's Seamless National Economy Agenda, a new national business name registration service will commence on Monday, 28 May 2012. Read more »
May 08
The Small Business Development Corporation this week launched the Tourism BOOST Online Guide, a one stop shop for tourism and business facts, resources and tools. Read more »
May 01
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is alerting small business owners to the importance of trademarking business names, ahead of the launch of the Australian Business Number/Business Names (ABN/BN) register. Read more »
Mar 26
Government's landmark commitment to small business realised. Service to save small business time and money. Read more »
Mar 25
From Monday, 26 March 2012, small business operators in Western Australia will have a new, predominantly free, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) service to help resolve all types of business disputes relating to unfair market practices. Read more »
Mar 14
Western Australia's newly appointed Small Business Commissioner today cautiously welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of a Commonwealth Small Business Commissioner, to be located in Canberra. Read more »
Mar 08
International Women's Day logo On the 101st International Women's Day. The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) congratulates the many thousands of women in Western Australia who own and operate a small business. Read more »
Feb 28
Argyle Diamond Project achieves 88 per cent local industry participation Company creates thousands of jobs Read more »
Feb 22
The Small Business Development Corporation is alerting small business owners to be aware of Australia's new Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), effective from 30 January 2012, which is likely to have a significant effect on many small businesses in Western Australia. Read more »
Feb 21
Environmental Protection Regulations amended to reduce regulatory red tape. Small businesses no longer need to register under Schedule 2. Read more »
Feb 21
Major supermarkets and department stores can open 11am-5pm Sundays. Special trading precincts to be abolished. Read more »
Feb 14
WA-based companies awarded more than $14billion in contracts. Thousands of jobs created through new resource contracts. Read more »
Jan 25
The Small Business Development Corporation, in partnership with BLOO is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2011 Tourism BOOST media release competition is Pamela Lincoln from Oranje Tractor Wines. Read more »
