Business advisory service
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Find out more about the SBDC's free advisory service, the areas we can help you with and how to contact us.

What advice is worth paying for in your business?
5 March 2025
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Paying for professional advice when you start a business will save you money later on. So what advice is worth paying for? The answer to this question really depends on the kind of business you run. For example, if you’re an accountant running your own business, you know your way around a profit and loss statement and understand the difference...
Free workplace advice for small business
11 June 2019
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A new service from the Fair Work Commission offers free legal advice on employment matters such as unfair dismissal and workplace bullying cases. The Workplace Advice Service is available to small business owners in Western Australia who don’t have in-house legal, workplace relations or human resources staff. As part of the service, eligible...
Advice helps business pursue opportunities
12 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 . Nearly 10 years into their business, Maggie and Bryan Jacobs realised they were missing out on opportunities to expand their trade. The owners of...
Business advice a gem for Julianne
19 October 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 . When jeweller Julianne Karavitis relocated from Melbourne to Kalgoorlie, she saw an opportunity to launch a niche fine jewellery design. With the help...
Specialist advice helps strengthen pilates business
5 October 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 . There’s no perfect time to start a business – but navigating the challenges of a tropical cyclone and pandemic would be enough to test any new business...
Good business advice never goes out of style
4 November 2025
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Nestled in the busy cafe strip of Mt Hawthorn in central Perth lies a fashion lovers paradise, female-founded designer boutique Stella Rose Fashions. Founder Jen Rabe has been running the business for almost nine years and loves every day that she gets to spread her passion for fashion among her loyal customers. “I really enjoy helping the women of...
Peel business support
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As an SBDC Regional service provider, IPS Management Consultants helps small businesses based in Peel with free business advice and support.

Selling a business
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An overview of whether selling is the right option for you, preparing for sale, setting the right price and making the sale are all steps in selling your business.

Wheatbelt business support
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As an SBDC Regional service provider, IPS Management Consultants helps small businesses based in the Wheatbelt with free business advice and support.

Pilbara business support
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From Karratha to Port Hedland, Newman to Onslow, we’re here to support you with trusted, free and confidential business advice.  

Esperance business support
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As an SBDC Regional service provider, Esperance Chamber of Commerce & Industry helps small businesses based in Esperance with free business advice and support.