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.

Find out more

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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
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
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
Financial management
Let's Talk Budgeting
Preparing a well considered budget is vital for businesses looking to set business plan goals, track progress and confidently make decisions to increase profitability.
20 May
Financial management
Business skills
Boosting Profitability
Business inefficiencies can have a negative impact on your operating costs. Learn how to identify and reduce these inefficiencies for increased profitability.
20 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
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.
20 May
Sales and marketing
Business skills
Understanding the Risks of Importing and Exporting
Rules and regulations, customs and quarantine requirements, these are just some of the considerations when starting an import export business.
20 May
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.
21 May
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.
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
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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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