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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Building your knowledge

Defence industry and AUKUS opportunities

The investment in WA’s defence infrastructure will create new opportunities for local small businesses to participate in the supply chain and support the broader growth of the defence industry in state.

Read our Defence industry and AUKUS opportunities guide

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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

Sales and marketing
Keyword Research for SEO
Keyword research is a fundamental skill for SEO success. Help your customers find your business online by optimising your content for SEO.
4 March
Sales and marketing
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.
5 March
Sales and marketing
Business skills
Setting and Achieving Goals
Understanding how to set and achieve goals is the key to business and personal success. This workshop will teach you how to achieve more than you thought possible.
6 March
Business skills
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.
10 March
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.
12 March
Financial management
Sales and marketing
Lift your Marketing with Generative AI Tools
Transform your marketing with the use of generative AI. Learn the AI tools and strategies to create compelling content, visuals and campaigns effortlessly.
12 March
Sales and marketing
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 March
Business skills
Strategy and risk
Strategic Planning
Having a strategic plan ensures you are well placed to achieve your business and personal goals. It is vital to achieve your desired outcomes quickly and effectively.
13 March
Strategy and risk
Sales and marketing
Using LinkedIn to Boost your Business
Knowing how to best use the features of LinkedIn can be challenging. This workshop will assist you to learn how to best engage with this platform.
13 March
Sales and marketing
Financial management
Tax Essentials
Your tax knowledge can play a large part in the success or failure of your business, particularly in the start-up phase. This workshop will help you understand key tax matters including income tax, GST and record keeping obligations.
17 March
Financial management
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.
17 March
Business skills
Financial management
Xero for Beginners
Streamline your bookkeeping procedures with Xero, a cloud based accounting software system.
18 March
Financial management
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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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