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 in 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

Digital skills
Creating Reels using Canva
Discover the importance of using Reels on social media to promote your business, plus learn how easy they can be to create using Canva.
29 March
Digital skills
Tendering and contracts
How to Write a Tender
This hands-on workshop will help you practise your tender writing skills using practical examples. An in-class workbook will take you through how to complete each section of a tender document.
29 March
Tendering and contracts
Digital skills
Social Media Photography
People respond to images, so photography is an essential skills when promoting your business on social media. This workshop teaches tips and tricks to improve your skills.
29 March
Digital skills
Digital 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.
29 March
Digital 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.
29 March
Sales and marketing
Digital skills
Creating Graphics with Canva
Learn how to create great looking graphics for flyers, social media covers and posts, web banners, memes and infographics at no cost using the software tools available on Canva.
30 March
Digital skills
Tendering and contracts
Demonstrating Value for Money in Tender Applications
This hands-on workshop will teach you how to demonstrate best value for money when applying for government tenders.
4 April
Tendering and contracts
Business skills
How to Start a Food Business
Starting your own food business is involves more than just a love of food. There are many key steps to ensure you are set up for success.
4 April
Business skills
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.
4 April
Business skills
Digital 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.
4 April
Digital skills
Business skills
Reviewing your Online Presence
This workshop will help you conduct an audit of your online presence to ensure you are making a good first digital impression on potential customers.
5 April
Business skills
Strategy and risk
Introduction to Work Health and Safety Legislation
Find out more about Western Australia's new Work Health and Safety Legislation and your obligations as an employer.
5 April
Strategy and risk
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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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