Wherever you are located across Western Australia, the SBDC has a range of services to help you get your business idea off the ground or support existing businesses to grow and thrive.
Our services can be accessed in person, online or over the phone.
Free one to one business advice
Running a small business is not a small job. Sometimes it's good to chat to someone who understands business in your region to get honest, practical advice. Our network of SBDC Regional advisers is located within your community and can provide access to free business advice and guidance on a range of general business topics, such as:
- Business planning
- Applying for tenders and grants
- Setting up a business
- Employing people
- Marketing and sales
- Understanding your financial position
In addition, SBDC Regional advisers can refer you to a range of other SBDC services should you require it. These services include:
- Commercial tenancy advice to help landlords and tenants navigate the complexity of commercial leases (including retail leases)
- Dispute resolution service when you find yourself in dispute with another business owner or government agency and need assistance to resolve the matter
- Access to market research including IBISWorld reports and benchmarks
Find a local SBDC Regional adviser in your area.
Professional development workshops
The SBDC Regional service delivers free workshops across regional and remote WA. These workshops aim to build the professional skills you need to be successful and stay up to date with changing business requirements.
The workshops cover a range of contemporary topics and are run frequently both in person and online.
These workshops are complemented by the SBDC’s online workshops which tackle more specialised topics which may not be delivered locally.
Your SBDC Regional adviser can assist you to identify the right workshops for you. Upcoming workshops can be found on our workshop calendar.
Business Licence Finder
Most businesses will need some form of licences or permits in order to operate. The good news is that finding this information is quick and easy thanks to our free online Business Licence Finder, which you can use to generate a customised report that outlines:
- all of the licences, permits and codes of practice your business needs
- details of the particular agency responsible for each licence and how to apply
- a breakdown of the licence fees and period of cover.
Free online resources
Our website offers a range of practical information and free resources for you to download. In particular:
- Business information (arranged by topic) to help you, ranging from getting started, business registrations and tax obligations, to hiring staff.
- Business templates, tools and guides to help you manage your finances, marketing, business planning or recover a debt.
Looking for business support in Western Australia?
From Exmouth to Esperance, Broome to Albany and everywhere in between, SBDC Regional advisers are there to help you start well, thrive and grow.
Supported by the full range of SBDC services it’s your go to for business support in your region.
Find out more about SBDC Regional.
