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
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.
19 March
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.
24 March
Business skills
Financial management
Preparing your Business for Payday Super
Super payments are changing. From 1 July 2026, employers will need to pay super with each payday. Find out what's changing and how to prepare ahead of time.
26 March
Financial management
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.
26 March
Financial management
Climate Ready
Climate Ready - Albany
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.
26 March
Climate Ready
Business skills
How to Start a Side Business
Have you wondered if your business idea is viable? This workshop will show you how to test the market before committing to running a business full time.
26 March
Business skills
Sales and marketing
Creating an Online Shop
With the popularity of purchasing online, it's important for businesses to have an online presence. This workshop explores the process of creating and running a successful online shop.
31 March
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing
Setting Up your Services Sales Funnel
Learn how to set up your sales funnel to acquire new clients and sell your services.
31 March
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.
31 March
Business skills
Sales and marketing
How to Optimise your Website
Learn how to transform your website into a high performing asset that captivates users and drives tangible results.
1 April
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.
1 April
Sales and marketing
Business skills
Selecting your Suppliers
Learn how to evaluate and select suppliers for your business based on reliability, quality and cost effectiveness in this interactive Q&A session.
2 April
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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