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.

Advisory services

We offer advice, dispute and mediation services for small businesses throughout Western Australia. 

Templates, tools and guides

We have a variety of tools, templates and guides to assist with your business needs.

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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.

Find out more

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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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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

Business skills
How to Start a Food Business
Starting your own food business involves more than just a love of food. There are many key steps to ensure you are set up for success.
8 May
Business skills
Business skills
Hospitality Skills
A curated collection of workshops for small business owners looking to plan or start a hospitality business.
8 May
Business skills
Sales and marketing
Instagram Reels and Stories
Tell your brand story, engage with your audience and enhance your online visibility using Instagram reels and stories.
12 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.
12 May
Business skills
Sales and marketing
Creating Content using ChatGPT
Discover how you can utilise the power of AI in your business to help generate content and increase productivity.
13 May
Sales and marketing
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.
13 May
Financial management
Business skills
Digital Tools to Boost Productivity
Discover how you can use low-cost digital applications to improve business productivity and efficiency.
13 May
Business skills
Sales and marketing
Introduction to Instagram
Learn how to use Instagram as part of your overall social media strategy to effectively engage and grow your audience.
19 May
Sales and marketing
Strategy and risk
You've Been Hacked - What Now?
What should you do after a cyber security breach? In this workshop you will learn who to contact, how to continue operations, and what to change in the event of a cyber security breach.
19 May
Strategy and risk
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.
19 May
Business skills
Business skills
Trade Skills
A curated collection of workshops for trades and construction businesses looking to boost their business skills.
20 May
Business skills
Business skills
Introduction to Microsoft Copilot
Learn how to harness Copilot's AI powered tools to boost efficiency, improve decision making and streamline your workflow with Microsoft apps.
20 May
Business skills
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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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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