The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) supports small businesses to start well, survive and thrive.
We are proud to deliver the Climate Ready Program on behalf of the State Government, to help small businesses build resilience and capability in the face of climate related challenges, while continuing to contribute to the WA community and economy.
The fully funded program will offer workshops and resources to small businesses across Western Australia to:
- assist them to understand climate change impacts and business risks; and
- identify adaptation strategies to help future proof their operations.
Workshop attendees will also be invited to apply for limited financial assistance to support their climate adaptation plans.
This toolkit has been provided to help you easily share the Climate Ready Program with your small business network. It contains ready to use email and social copy, imagery and digital collateral to assist in your promotion of the program. We value your assistance in helping WA small businesses prepare and plan for climate impacts.
Contact us
If you need assistance or if you have any questions, please reach us using the contact details below.
For questions regarding Climate Ready workshops:
- workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au
For promotional requests or suggestions:
- events@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au
Climate Ready Program promotional copy
Please copy and paste the text below to edit and share via your social media channels and newsletters. You may tag or link to us on the relevant platforms:
- Facebook and Instagram: @smallbusinesswa
- LinkedIn: @small-business-development-corporation
- Website: https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/climate-ready
A range of social media tiles have been created for you to use with the copy below:
Copy #1 Climate Ready Overview
Climate Ready is a free program supporting WA small businesses prepare for the impacts of a changing climate. It is being delivered by the Small Business Development Corporation on behalf of the State Government.
The program delivers practical workshops, tools and resources to help businesses understand their climate risks and opportunities, plan ahead and reduce disruption.
Eligible businesses that attend a Climate Ready workshop may also apply for limited grant funding to support the implementation of their plans.
Learn more about what the Climate Ready Program offers you https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/climate-ready
Copy #2 Climate Ready Workshops
Across Western Australia, more frequent and intense weather events are already affecting business costs, operations and supply chains. The Small Business Development Corporation has worked with experts to develop free Climate Ready workshops to help you develop the knowledge to make your business more resilient.
In our Climate Ready workshops, you will:
- Understand how climate is changing in your region.
- Identify risks specific to your business.
- Explore practical adaptation strategies.
- Develop a tailored Climate Adaptation Action Plan.
The Climate Ready program is delivered by experienced professionals with expertise in climate mitigation and adaptation strategies and provides practical support to help you prepare for climate impacts on your business.
Book your free place today https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/climate-ready
Copy #3 Who is Climate Ready for?
Climate Ready is a free program supporting WA small businesses prepare for the impacts of a changing climate. It is being delivered by the Small Business Development Corporation on behalf of the State Government.
The program is highly relevant for new or established businesses that depend on physical assets, reliable supply chains, staff safety or seasonal demand, including those in the following sectors:
- Tourism
- Construction
- Transport and logistics
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture and primary production
- Health services
- Real estate
If you believe your business could be affected by climate impacts or just want to learn how to reduce your risk and strengthen resilience, the Climate Ready Program is open to you.
Learn more at https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/climate-ready
Copy #4 Seven reasons to get your business climate ready
Think your small business is safe from climate impacts? Even if you’re nowhere near floods or bushfires, WA’s changing climate can still affect your costs, suppliers and staff.
The Small Business Development Corporation shares 7 reasons why preparing for climate change should be part of your business planning this year and invites you to participate in their free Climate Ready workshops for WA small businesses.
Learn more here: https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/blog/7-great-reasons-get-your-business-climate-ready
Copy #5 Protect your business from supply chain disruptions
Even if you’re not in a flood-prone or cyclone hit area, climate events can disrupt your supply chain - driving up costs, delaying deliveries and leaving you short on stock.
From droughts and bushfires here in WA to flooding in global markets overseas, the ripple effects can hit small businesses anywhere.
The Small Business Development Corporation explores how supply chain disruptions driven by climate events happen and what you can do to prepare. You can also sign up for their free Climate Ready workshops to help your business adapt and prepare.
Learn more here: https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/blog/protect-your-business-supply-chain-disruptions
Copy #6 WA's climate is impacting your business - here's how to get ready
Across Western Australia, changing climate conditions are becoming more frequent and more intense. For small businesses, these changes aren’t just environmental, they can directly affect your operating costs, customers, operations and long-term viability.
Understanding how climate impacts show up in your business is an important first step in managing risk and building resilience.
The Small Business Development Corporation has created a guide to what climate impacts can look like in real terms and what you need to consider in your own business.
You can also sign up for their free Climate Ready workshop via their website.
Learn more here: https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/blog/was-climate-impacting-your-business-heres-how-get-ready
Co-branded advertising templates - workshop partners
If you are delivering a Climate Ready workshop on behalf of the SBDC, we have prepared ready-to-use Canva templates for you to co-brand and share with your network.
Visit the following link to access the Canva templates:
