SBDC Blog
Extended Christmas trading hours
Extended trading hours for the lead up to Christmas and New Year’s Day have recently been announced by the State Government.
COVID Safety Plans for business
New COVID Safety Plans have been released for WA businesses to reopen as part of the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Find out how to comply (as at 19 October 2020).
Latest developments on coronavirus restrictions - 19 October
Details of the phased lifting of coronavirus restrictions according to the WA Roadmap (as at 19 October 2020).
7 key questions to improve your profitability
What are the 7 questions you must ask to improve your profitability? We spoke to financial management and business consultant, Shelley Walsh.
What the 2020-21 State Budget means for small business
Read our summary of what’s been included in the 2020-21 State Budget for small business owners.
What the 2020-21 Federal Budget means for small business
Find out more about what has been included in the 2020-21 Federal Budget for small business owners.
Commercial tenancy legislative changes
Find out more about the new laws offering greater protection to commercial tenants who are in financial distress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic (as at 6 October 2020).
FAQs: COVID-19 commercial tenancy changes
We break down the new commercial tenancy legislative changes and code of conduct (as at 6 October 2020).
Local government partnership offers simplified trading rules for food businesses
The cities of Canning and Gosnells, along with the Town of Victoria Park have cut red tape for food businesses trading at events.
Our 2019-20 Annual Report is launched
The 2019-20 SBDC annual report is now published, highlighting our progress in supporting WA small business.