We’ve all been there at some point, unhappy at work and looking for a career change, or just wanting to make a go of it on your own. Starting a new business is a big deal. To help you decide if your business idea could work, we’ve put together some thought starters to get your head (and idea) in the right space. Is there a demand? If you think your...
Have you been avoiding networking to build business relationships? Read our five easy ways to make it work for you.
If you have never ventured into the world of business ownership before, you may be wondering how different it will be from being employed by someone else. We put together some details on how owning your own business can be a different experience from being someone else’s employee. Flexibility No matter how adaptable your employer is, it’s hard to...
There’s no such thing as a stress-free business, as Narelle and Andrew Anderson know. Even the kind of business designed to help people de-stress can present a range of challenges – but it’s worth remembering that help is always available. Narelle and Andrew Anderson’s business The Life Spring operates across two locations. They have three float...
Keen to use your culinary skills as part of a new business or side gig? Here are our top tips to help you find the recipe for success.
Being aware of the early warning signs that your business may be in trouble will provide you with the best opportunity to take action and turn things around.
Growing your business can be difficult without access to trusted expertise or answers to your business questions. Established regional small businesses seeking growth and innovation can now access the WA Leaders Connect Series program at a subsidised rate, thanks to the support of the State Government through the SBDC. An online membership program...
With prime position in the lobby of a busy inner-city building, Viaje Coffee was thriving under the management of Hugh Nguyen and his business partner Wayne Kang. “Before the pandemic, our business was going well,” said Hugh. “Viaje Coffee had a very loyal customer base and our business was growing. Then, COVID had a massive impact. The building...
While small business is often an alternative to working for someone else, starting a business while still employed can be an attractive option. You might think that starting a small business is an all or nothing choice - you are either employed or working for yourself. But in today’s ‘gig economy’, starting a business in addition to your main...
“Like” it or loathe it, there’s no doubt influencer marketing has become a powerful marketing tool in recent years. But will it work for your business? Influencer marketing (also known as branded content) is a form of social media marketing which involves promoting a product or service through someone with a large social media following. If you’ve...
Gary Mitchell knows just how much the world of small business has changed over the past 30 years. He credits the SBDC with helping him get through the tough times to help his business thrive. For more than 30 years, Gary Mitchell has been carving a niche in WA’s small business landscape. His business, Framous Picture Framing, offers a range of...
Making the decision to quit his fly-in, fly-out mining job to help care for his young son after a bout of surgery, Jordan Wilson knew he needed to change his career goal posts to a more family-friendly earner. But setting up Concept Tech, an IT business in Albany with wife Natasha, was a whole new ball game, so Jordan called on support from the...