Starting and growing
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An overview of all of our information on starting and growing a business - steps to starting, essential skills, business planning, licences and permits, business structures, business names and more.
Surviving in a construction zone
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A guide to help you prepare for construction work due to take place near your premises (eg. road works, water pipes).

Market research
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Find out more about conducting market including defining your objectives, sources and types of market research data and how to analyse the results.

Managing stress and anxiety
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Explains the warning signs to look out for that stress and anxiety are starting to build up. Also includes the contact details of organiations that provide free support services for small business owners.

Financial planning documents
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Overview of key financial planning documents you need to understand as a business owner. This includes budgets, forecasts, profit and loss statements (P&L), balance sheets and financial health indicators.

About our workshops
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Background information on our small business workshops including details of each category and how to book.

Understanding commercial leases
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Explains the key terms in commercial leases that all business owners need to understand. This includes rent reviews, permitted use, costs, repair and maintenance and more.

Is it a hobby or a business?
22 January 2025
Blog
When you first develop an idea you may decide to test it as a hobby but it’s important for tax purposes to know when an activity becomes a business
What can I do if someone copies my business?
23 January 2023
Blog
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it certainly doesn’t feel that way when someone copies your business idea, product or artwork. So what protections do you have available to stop a copycat? There is nothing that can infuriate a business owner as much as noticing something they have come up with being used by another business...
Nothing flaky about this pastry business: French Resistance café
14 August 2024
Blog
Gaelle Morival’s foray into the business world began with her love for French pastries and a desire to bring a slice of France to Perth. In October 2023, she purchased an existing café, French Resistance, which had already been operating for five years. Gaelle saw this as an opportunity to combine her passion for delicious French pastries with a...
Lessons WA business owners have learnt about running a business
30 March 2021
Blog
Find out what Western Australian business owners have said are the most important things they have learnt about running a business.
Borrowing from family to start your business?
5 February 2025
Blog
Should you borrow money from your family? Questions to ask yourself before getting loved ones involved.