How we can help

Running a small business requires skills and knowledge of a variety of areas.

We provide a range of resources, tools and services to help develop your business. 

Business information

We provide a wealth of resources covering almost every aspect of starting and running a business.

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Advisory services

We offer advice, dispute and mediation services for small businesses throughout Western Australia. 

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Templates, tools and guides

We have a variety of tools, templates and guides to assist with your business needs.

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Advisory services

Looking for business advice?

We recommend the following approach when looking for business advice.

  1. Take a look through our extensive collection of business information.
  2. If you can't quite find the right information, discuss your business questions or concerns with our free business advisory service.
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Workshops

Build the skills to succeed

We offer a range of practical workshops across Western Australia.

They are delivered by selected presenters who are specialists in their subject matters and have a background in small business.

    Government supported

    Specialist facilitators

    Tailored for small business

 

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Upcoming Workshops

Financial management
Xero for Beginners
Streamline your bookkeeping procedures with Xero, a cloud based accounting software system.
5 November
Financial management
Sales and marketing
Choosing the Right Website Platform
This workshop will help you decide which website building platform is the best fit for your product or service based business.
5 November
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing
Digital Marketing Essentials
This workshop examines a range of digital marketing options, including social media, email marketing and blogging, to help you understand what would work for your business.
6 November
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing
Creating with Canva
Confidently use Canva to create marketing collateral including a video, branded templates and a brochure you can use to promote your business.
7 November
Sales and marketing
Business skills
Starting a Business
If you are thinking about starting a business, but don't know where to begin, this free two hour workshop will take you through the essentials.
11 November
Business skills
Business skills
How to Write a Business Plan
A business plan is a valuable document that helps you clarify your thinking, set a direction for your business and gain a deeper understanding of your market.
12 November
Business skills
Financial management
Let's Talk Finance
To run a successful business, you need to understand the numbers in your profit and loss statements and balance sheets. This workshop will equip you to make more sense of the numbers, and make informed decisions leading to better business outcomes.
13 November
Financial management
Sales and marketing
Marketing your Business
This workshop will show you how to understand your customers, stretch your marketing budget and make sure your business is noticed by the people who need what you have to offer.
13 November
Sales and marketing
Business skills
Starting a Business
If you are thinking about starting a business, but don't know where to begin, this free two hour workshop will take you through the essentials.
18 November
Business skills
Tendering and contracts
Contracting and Capability Statements
Learn how to develop your own capability statement to help you complete contract and tender submissions.
19 November
Tendering and contracts
Financial management
Understanding Business Financials
If you're new to business, this workshop will show you how to develop 'snapshot' measures (key performance indicators) of your business so you can make sure it stays on track financially.
20 November
Financial management
Sales and marketing
Create your Social Media Strategy
Streamline your social media management by developing a content strategy that will amplify your online presece and drive business growth.
20 November
Sales and marketing
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Advisory services

Is your business in dispute?

We recommend the following approach when looking for help to resolve a business dispute.

  1. Take a look through our extensive collection of dispute resolution information.
  2. If you've tried to resolve the problem and are unsure of what to do next, contact our dispute resolution service.
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About the Commissioner

Meet the Commissioner

Saj Abdoolakhan is Western Australia’s Small Business Commissioner and CEO of the Small Business Development Corporation.

About the Commissioner   Our work 

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