Starting a new business is exciting, however there are a few things you need to do before starting to trade. While there is no single place to ‘register’ your business, by following the essential steps in this guide you will have your new business up and running.
Find out how to contact the SBDC, what our opening hours are, and where to find out office.
An overview of the seven steps to follow if you would like to start a 'side hustle' business.
Find out more about the SBDC's dispute resolution service that can help you resolve a problem with another business or a government department.
Explains the key steps you can follow to handle a business dispute while also protecting your business relationships at the same time.
An overview of the governance of the SBDC, including our structure, enabling legislation and Minister.
Explains key areas of business contracts such as the essential elements of a contract, the general terms and structure of an agreement, what is considered an unfair contract term and what you need to know before signing a contract.
An overview of the size, significance and industry make up of Western Australia's small business sector.
Overview of the practical steps to take to deal with non-payment and recover debts owing to you.
An essential part of being a small business owner is understanding how to best deal with problems. Many issues can be handled using common sense, however small problems can sometimes escalate into disputes.
We can assist with disputes about contracts, leases, non-payment or non-performance, unfair terms and other issues.
An overview of all of our marketing information, including 8 steps to market your business, marketing and promotional strategies, market research and digital marketing.