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.

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
Managing your Cash Flow
This interactive session provides a practical explanation of cash flow management and planning.
4 April
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.
8 April
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.
9 April
Tendering and contracts
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.
9 April
Sales and marketing
Business skills
Becoming an NDIS Provider
This workshop will teach you how to start a business as a NDIS provider, from getting registered to navigating compliance requirements and the rigorous auditing process.
9 April
Business skills
Business skills
Building a Business Dashboard
Building a successful business is linked to understanding and focusing on key performance areas. This workshop helps identify these critical areas and how to monitor them.
10 April
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.
10 April
Business skills
Business skills
Preparing Employment Contracts
Learn how to prepare employment contracts that not only protect you as a business owner but also provide clarity to your employees around the terms and conditions of their employment.
15 April
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.
15 April
Business skills
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.
16 April
Sales and marketing
Business skills
Develop your Growth Strategy
Do you have a strategy to grow your business? In this workshop, you will develop your vision and identify opportunities to grow your business for long term success.
17 April
Business skills
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.
17 April
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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