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

Sales and marketing
Build a High Converting WordPress Website
Discover the conversion secrets to build a website that helps you find customers.
30 July
Sales and marketing
Business skills
Starting a Business
If you are thinking about starting a business, but don't know where to begin, this free two hour workshop will take you through the essentials.
30 July
Business skills
Strategy and risk
Strategic Planning for Growth
A carefully considered strategic plan can help you navigate the business landscape, providing clarity and foresight, and steering your business towards success.
30 July
Strategy and risk
Sales and marketing
Create your Social Media Strategy
Streamline your social media management by developing a content strategy that will amplify your online presece and drive business growth.
31 July
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing
Marketing your Business
This workshop will show you how to understand your customers, stretch your marketing budget and make sure your business is noticed by the people who need what you have to offer.
31 July
Sales and marketing
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.
1 August
Financial management
Business skills
Starting a Business
If you are thinking about starting a business, but don't know where to begin, this free two hour workshop will take you through the essentials.
6 August
Business skills
Business skills
Entrepreneurial Skills for Women
Developing skills to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset is essential when starting or running your own business, or if you are considering a portfolio career.
6 August
Business skills
Tendering and contracts
Understanding Contract Terms and Conditions
Gain a better understanding of contract terms and conditions for your business.
7 August
Tendering and contracts
Business skills
Website Planning
This workshop will help you to determine what you want a website to do for your business. It will also explore the options to build it yourself or to engage professionals.
7 August
Business skills
Sales and marketing
Digital Marketing Essentials
This workshop examines a range of digital marketing options, including social media, email marketing and blogging, to help you understand what would work for your business.
8 August
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing
Creating Content Using ChatGPT
Discover how you can utilise the power of AI in your business to help generate content and increase productivity.
13 August
Sales and marketing
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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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