SBDC Blog
Latest developments on coronavirus restrictions - 5 March
Details of the phased lifting of coronavirus restrictions according to the WA Roadmap (as at 5 March 2021).
End of commercial tenancy COVID-19 support
Commercial tenancy COVID-19 protections end on 28 March 2021. Find out the important changes for commercial tenants and landlords from that date.
Small Business Friendly Approvals Program Launches
The first three local government authorities have commenced SBDC’s Small Business Friendly Approvals Program to improve the operating environment for local small businesses.
Changes to Single Touch Payroll reporting
Changes to Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting for micro business owners and businesses with closely held payees will come into effect from 1 July 2021.
Re-opening? A checklist to get you started
Prepare your business to reopen with our handy checklist of tasks to consider.
A personal thank you to small businesses
As we transition out of lockdown in Western Australia, our Small Business Commissioner recognised and commended small businesses for their role in keeping WA safe.
WA Government small business stimulus/relief package
The Western Australian Government has announced a range of measures to support WA’s small business owners during the coronavirus (as at 5 February 2021).
Mandatory contact registers for businesses
Contact registers will be a mandatory requirement for specified businesses and premises. Find out what you need to do. Last updated: 3 February 2021.
How to know if your business idea will work
We’ve all been there at some point: unhappy in the workplace and looking for a career change or just want to make a go of it on your own – starting a new business is a big deal.
COVID-19 support package end dates
To help you stay on top of the winding down of coronavirus support packages, we have put together this summary of important dates.