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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Small business support

Dealing with high fuel costs

A range of support measures have been introduced to support small business owners dealing with the rising cost of fuel and supply chain uncertainty.

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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

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.
26 May
Business skills
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.
26 May
Sales and marketing
Tendering and contracts
Writing a Winning Tender
Preparing a tender to secure a new contract or funding? Uncover all the tips and tactics to write a winning submission.
27 May
Tendering and contracts
Strategy and risk
Work Health and Safety for Business Owners
As a small business owner it is important to understand your obligations in regard to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS).
27 May
Strategy and risk
Sales and marketing
Build your Brand on TikTok
Learn how to use TikTok to create engaging content, leverage trending challenges and boost your brands visibility online.
28 May
Sales and marketing
Climate Ready
Climate Ready - Cockburn
Our climate in Western Australia is changing, and a climate ready business is better equipped to manage, adapt and recover from these impacts. In this workshop, you will learn how the climate is changing in your area and develop an adaptation action plan.
28 May
Climate Ready
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.
28 May
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.
2 June
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.
3 June
Financial management
Sales and marketing
Track Website Traffic with Google Analytics
Discover the power of Google Analytics to track and analyse website traffic to make data driven decisions and optimise your online presence.
3 June
Sales and marketing
Business skills
Navigating Changes to the NDIS
If your business delivers services to people who access NDIS funding, this workshop will help you understand what upcoming changes may mean for your operations.
4 June
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.
4 June
Business skills
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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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