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

Financial management
Pricing to Make a Profit
This workshop will help you calculate your product pricing and explore strategies to maximise profitability.
17 August
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.
18 August
Business skills
Business skills
Entrepreneurial Skills for Women
Developing skills to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset is essential when starting or running your own business, or if you are considering a 'portfolio career'. .
19 August
Business skills
Sales and marketing
Audit your Business Website
Review your website using a simple audit checklist to identify quick improvements that can help customers understand your business, find the information they need and take action.
20 August
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing
Canva for Business
Learn to create professional, on brand marketing materials in Canva. In two hours, you'll set up your brand, work confidently with templates and start to build a reusable design library.
21 August
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing
Edit Videos with CapCut
Learn how to edit professional looking videos using CapCut, a powerful free video editing app. This practical hands-on workshop will guide you through the video editing workflow.
24 August
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing
Setting Up your Product Sales Funnel
Learn how to acquire new customers and nurture them through your sales funnel so they will buy your products.
24 August
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.
25 August
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.
26 August
Business skills
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
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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