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

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 August
Business skills
Sales and marketing
Using Facebook and Instagram for eCommerce
If you have an eCommerce business, this workshop will show you how to leverage Facebook and Instagram shopping to boost your online sales.
27 August
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.
28 August
Financial management
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.
28 August
Strategy and risk
Financial management
Let's Talk Finance
To run a successful business, you need to understand the numbers in your profit and loss statements and balance sheets. This workshop will equip you to make more sense of the numbers, and make informed decisions leading to better business outcomes.
29 August
Financial management
Sales and marketing
Creating with Canva
Confidently use Canva to create marketing collateral including a video, branded templates and a brochure you can use to promote your business.
1 September
Sales and marketing
Tendering and contracts
Doing Business with Government (ICT Businesses)
Gain valuable insights and practical tips to help you better understand how to sell your goods and services to the WA Government.
2 September
Tendering and contracts
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.
3 September
Sales and marketing
Business skills
Website Planning
This workshop will help you to determine what you want a website to do for your business. It will also explore the options to build it yourself or to engage professionals.
4 September
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.
5 September
Business skills
Business skills
Small Business Health Check
Most businesses get into a rhythm doing the same thing day in, day out and often find it difficult to take time out of their routine to invest in self reflection and improvement.
5 September
Business skills
Sales and marketing
Get Found on Google
Harness the power of a free Google Business profile to boost your brand's online presence in this interactive workshop that will step you through the setup process.
9 September
Sales and marketing
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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.

About the Commissioner

Meet the Commissioner

Saj Abdoolakhan is Western Australia’s Small Business Commissioner and CEO of the Small Business Development Corporation.

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