Essential business skills
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Identify the skills you need to improve or develop so that you can succeed in business.

Exporting
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What you need to know before deciding to export products and tips to help you take your product or service to international markets.

How to start a business
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Starting a new business is exciting, however there are a few things you need to do before starting to trade. While there is no single place to ‘register’ your business, by following the essential steps in this guide you will have your new business up and running.

Building Your Personal Brand
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Learn how to build a powerful personal brand that reflects your values, expertise and unique identity, and bring it to life through social media, personal websites, blogs, podcasts and more.

Building resilience: Esteem Dance
7 December 2021
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Carrie-Anne Forsyth of Esteem Dance joined the PIVOT program and transformed her business.
Turn your idea into a business
1 February 2023
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If you’re working full-time but are considering starting a business, here are four top tips to help you make the transition. Step one: Do your research Before you take a leap of faith, learn as much as you can about your selected industry. (It’s surprising how often we meet clients who are planning to start businesses in industries in which they...
The best free resources to help you start your business
10 January 2024
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We all want to avoid non-essential costs when starting a business. The good news is, there are some amazing free resources available to get you started on your business journey. Here are some of the best. 1 - Free Starting a Business workshop If you are new to business, our free Starting a Business workshop is the best place to start. You’ll cover...
5 ways to nail business networking
7 January 2021
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Have you been avoiding networking to build business relationships? Read our five easy ways to make it work for you.
The City of Fremantle is making a splash
30 January 2023
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The port City of Fremantle has bounced back from the disruption of COVID-19 with a number of initiatives to support local and small businesses. The City of Fremantle signed up to the Small Business Friendly initiative in 2019 and since then, has maintained a strong focus on supporting its small business community. The City demonstrates its...
Why business owners need to embrace lifelong learning
20 September 2021
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Business owners who constantly learn new skills will be the ones who adapt best in a changing environment
SEO for Beginners
Workshop

Give your online presence a boost and improve your websites search engine visibility through easily actionable SEO techniques.

Helping regional businesses thrive
5 April 2022
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On 1 July 2024, Business Local became SBDC Regional. While the name has changed, we’re still here providing you with free business advice and support in your area. Find your SBDC Regional provider . A free business advisory service is helping small businesses in regional Western Australia to realise their full potential, as the state navigates the...