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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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

Business skills
Buy Back your Time
Stop feeling busy and start making time for what matters most. Learn practical strategies to prioritise your workload, streamline tasks and reclaim valuable time.
28 August
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.
1 September
Business skills
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.
1 September
Sales and marketing
Business skills
Navigating Australian Business Culture
Build confidence doing business in Australia. Learn how to navigate common workplace and business practices, communicate effectively across cultures and build strong professional relationships.
3 September
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.
4 September
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing
Managing your Marketing Budget
How much should you spend on marketing? Learn how to set a marketing budget, track your spending and understand typical advertising costs for both digital and traditional channels.
4 September
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing
Creating Complete Digital Marketing Campaigns
This two part workshop cuts through the digital marketing overwhelm to discover a powerful step by step method to creating digital campaigns that attract new customers.
8 September
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.
8 September
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.
9 September
Financial management
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.
9 September
Sales and marketing
Interpersonal skills
Avoiding Burnout as a Business Owner
Running a small business can be rewarding, but the pressure can take a toll. Explore practical strategies to recognise burnout, set boundaries and protect your wellbeing.
9 September
Interpersonal skills
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.
10 September
Financial management
A male SBDC Dispute Resolution Service Case Manager speaking with a female client during a meeting.

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.
Small Business Commissioner and SBDC CEO Saj Abdoolakhan.

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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