How we can help

Running a small business requires skills and knowledge of a variety of areas.

We provide a range of resources, tools and services to help develop your business. 

Business information

We provide a wealth of resources covering almost every aspect of starting and running a business.

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Advisory services

We offer advice, dispute and mediation services for small businesses throughout Western Australia. 

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Templates, tools and guides

We have a variety of tools, templates and guides to assist with your business needs.

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Advisory services

Looking for business advice?

We recommend the following approach when looking for business advice.

  1. Take a look through our extensive collection of business information.
  2. If you can't quite find the right information, discuss your business questions or concerns with our free business advisory service.

Workshops

Build the skills to succeed

We offer a range of practical workshops across Western Australia.

They are delivered by selected presenters who are specialists in their subject matters and have a background in small business.

    Government supported

    Specialist facilitators

    Tailored for small business

 

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Upcoming Workshops

Financial management
Applying for Grants

Learn where to find grant opportunities and how to prepare a successful application.

24 April
Financial management
Business skills
Understanding Employment Award Classifications
Modern employment awards can be complex and hard to understand. Learn how to interpret the modern awards and identify which award applies to your staff.
24 April
Business skills
Financial management
Understanding Business Financials
If you're new to business, this workshop will show you how to develop 'snapshot' measures (key performance indicators) of your business so you can make sure it stays on track financially.
24 April
Financial management
Sales and marketing
Using LinkedIn to Boost your Business
Knowing how to best use the features of LinkedIn can be challenging. This workshop will assist you to learn how to best engage with this platform.
24 April
Sales and marketing
Strategy and risk
Introduction to Work Health and Safety Legislation
As a small business owner it is important to understand your obligations in regard to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS).
26 April
Strategy and risk
Sales and marketing
Setting Up your Services Sales Funnel
Learn how to set up your sales funnel to acquire new clients and sell your services.
1 May
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing
Introduction to Google Business
Learn how to create and optimise a Google Business Profile to enhance your online presence and reach more customers.
1 May
Sales and marketing
Business skills
Preparing Employment Contracts
Learn how to prepare employment contracts that not only protect you as a business owner but also provide clarity to your employees around the terms and conditions of their employment.
1 May
Business skills
Tendering and contracts
Top Tips for Tenders
This workshop will teach you how to identify opportunities and develop successful tender submissions to win new business.
2 May
Tendering and contracts
Business skills
How to Start a Side Business
Have you wondered if your business idea is viable? This workshop will show you how to test the market before committing to running a business full time.
3 May
Business skills
Interpersonal skills
Building Entrepreneurial Resilience
This workshop explores some of the tools you can use to build your resilience and maintain a healthy, positive mindset.
6 May
Interpersonal skills
Business skills
Digital Tools to Boost Productivity
Discover how you can use low-cost digital applications to improve business productivity and efficiency.
6 May
Business skills
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Advisory services

Is your business in dispute?

We recommend the following approach when looking for help to resolve a business dispute.

  1. Take a look through our extensive collection of dispute resolution information.
  2. If you've tried to resolve the problem and are unsure of what to do next, contact our dispute resolution service.
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Meet the Commissioner

David Eaton became Western Australia’s first Small Business Commissioner and CEO of the Small Business Development Corporation in January 2012.
 

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