If you’re working full-time but are considering starting a business, here are four top tips to help you make the transition. Step one: Do your research Before you take a leap of faith, learn as much as you can about your selected industry. (It’s surprising how often we meet clients who are planning to start businesses in industries in which they...
When jeweller Julianne Karavitis relocated from Melbourne to Kalgoorlie, she saw an opportunity to launch a niche fine jewellery design. With the help of the SBDC’s Business Local team, Julianne has turned her love of jewellery into a vibrant business with a positive impact on her local community. Turning a passion into a thriving business is a...
Nearly 10 years into their business, Maggie and Bryan Jacobs realised they were missing out on opportunities to expand their trade. The owners of Geraldton Rubber & Conveyor had focused on working hard and providing great customer service since first opening in the Mid West town. But it wasn’t until happening upon RSM Business Local and seeking...
With spring in the air, now is the time to take stock of your business and get organised before the busy festive season
The International Day of People with Disability (3 December 2023) is a United Nations observance celebrated throughout the world each year. The day aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. One in five Western Australians, or more than 411,500 people...
Free financial counselling services are available to help small business owners who need information about managing debt or are in financial distress. Financial challenges are often cited as the biggest cause of anxiety for small business owners. An Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources report Small Business...
While the process of setting up a business partnership is relatively straight forward, finding the right business partner to work with is an entirely different ball game. While you might think starting a business with a friend or relative is a great idea, there are some important factors to consider before entering into a business partnership. Five...
As a small business owner it is important to make sure that if you are open for business on a public holiday or long weekend that you are prepared. Before starting your preparation find out if you are allowed to be open on a public holiday, as small retail shops, special retail stores, service stations and motor vehicle shops must be closed on Good...
If your business could be impacted by a natural disaster like bushfires, cyclones or floods, make sure you have the proper plans in place to protect your business - including your employees, customers, premises and documents. It’s not easy to think about what would happen if your business was affected by a natural disaster or other emergency – but...
The founder of Impact Digi, Tamara Bin Amat, advises other indigenous businesses to stay true to their roots and collaborate with other community-driven enterprises as a path to business success. Impact Digi is a Karratha based digital design business which employs a team of nine. Its client portfolio includes fellow indigenous and non-indigenous...
October is Indigenous Business Month. In celebration of the event, we have prepared a round up of business support available to Indigenous, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in Western Australia throughout the month and beyond. Indigenous Business Month is held to raise the profile of business as a vehicle towards self-determination...
The rapidly unfolding coronavirus pandemic is creating unprecedented disruption and concern for small businesses across WA. Here is what we are doing.