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. 

Learn more about our advisory services
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

 

Browse our current workshops

Upcoming Workshops

Sales and marketing
Creating Engaging Video Content
Learn how to tell your brand story by creating and editing compelling video content for social media.
21 January
Sales and marketing
Business skills
Digital Tools to Boost Productivity
Discover how you can use low-cost digital applications to improve business productivity and efficiency.
21 January
Business skills
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.
22 January
Sales and marketing
Financial management
Xero for Intermediate Users
Make the most out of the Xero and learn how to use its advanced product features to get the most out of this powerful accounting tool.
23 January
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.
27 January
Business skills
Sales and marketing
Using Canva
This introductory level workshop will teach you how to create graphics for your social media, marketing materials and website using Canva.
28 January
Sales and marketing
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.
29 January
Financial management
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.
29 January
Financial management
Sales and marketing
Introduction to Google Ads
Discover how to get started with Google Ads to generate leads and sales for your business. Learn the basics of creating a campaign that achieves maximum impact.
29 January
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.
3 February
Business skills
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.
3 February
Business skills
Business skills
Tame your Inbox
Take control of your inbox using Microsoft Outlook and learn the techniques to reduce email clutter, manage messages efficiently and improve productivity.
4 February
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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