SmallBusiness.wa.gov.au
The Small Business Specialists
Phone: 13 12 49
Website: www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au
The Small Business Development Corporation is thrilled that its Tourism BOOST program including the Tourism BOOST Online Guide has been announced as a finalist in the Tourism Education and Training category for its valuable contribution to helping strengthen the small business sector in the tourism industry. Read more »
The SBDC congratulates the Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) on its tenth anniversary today. WAITOC, the only organisation of its kind in the nation, has been the driving force behind many successful Indigenous tourism businesses in Western Australia and has helped to establish our state as one of the leading destinations for visitors seeking an Indigenous experience. Read more »
If you want to grow your business, need to secure finance, or simply want to develop your business idea, then the 12 Step Business Plan workshop is for you. Read more »
2012 marks the 10th Anniversary of the GWN7 WA Regional Small Business Awards (WARSBAs) and this year's awards ceremony is set to be the most memorable to date. Read more »
Smart Company recently reported that according to Google, Perth is the top urban location when it comes to Australia’s burgeoning ‘digital economy’. Read more »
The decision to open on Sunday may be based on many factors. You will need to understand and be able to correctly calculate any potential additional costs if you choose to open extended trading hours. Read more »
Nominations are now open for the 2012 GWN7 Western Australian Regional Small Business Awards! Read more »
From 26 August 2012, new laws will give all general retail shops in the Perth metropolitan area the right to open their doors on Sunday between 11am and 5pm. Read more »
The Aboriginal Business directory WA is a free service that provides a comprehensive list of Aboriginal businesses operating in Western Australia and will make finding Aboriginal businesses easy. List your details on the directory and take advantage of the free promotion and increased exposure it provides to your potential customers. Read more »
Businesses affected by power interruptions lasting 12 continuous hours or more may be eligible for an $80 payment under the state government's power outage payment scheme. In addition, the state government will double the assistance available to customers who have been without power for more than 48 hours. Read more »
The State and Federal Governments have both recently released their budgets for the 2012-13 financial year. Whilst both budgets have placed emphasis on easing the cost of living for Australian families, there are still some potential benefits for small businesses. Read more »
As a growing body of research tells a tale of Australian consumers who increasingly rely on the internet to inform them what's on offer in their area, not all of Perth's small to medium-sized businesses have been able to log on. Read more »
A free online Pre-Entry Franchise Education program was developed by Griffith University's Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence and funded by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Read more »
This online guide is designed for anyone keen to achieve tourism and business success. We've added even more value with quizzes, practical pricing tools, and entertaining videos of successful operators who generously share their tips and wisdom. Read more »
It's wise for small business owners to understand how the carbon pricing scheme might affect their business, prior to its introduction on 1 July 2012. Read more »
West Australian small businesses are invited to learn more about the new national business names registration service. Read more »
The new Alternative Dispute Resolution service which is in operation from Monday, 26 March 2012, provides a low-cost, non-litigious means of resolving business-to-business and business-to-government disputes, while preserving business relationships. Read more »
Small businesses are a target for scammers, who are using clever techniques and technology to make people believe the offers and documents they send. The WA Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Victoria now offer online tools for sniffing out a scam. Read more »
Our small business statistics are a popular reference, with quality business insights and quick links to the latest ABS publications. To make it an even more useful resource, we've recently improved the information and added graphs and charts. Read more »
Important new rules covering product warranty information, consumer guarantees and unfair contract terms. Read more »
Lets you find out if goods you are buying have a security interest over them. Read more »
Are you buying or selling any goods or services where the value is determined by a measurement? Read more »
Western Australia now has a Small Business Commissioner and he is also our new Chief Executive Officer. Read more »
