When business owner Jorden Williamson opened a Pokémon Booster Box with a mate on Facebook via live a few years ago for fun, they didn’t envision it would lead to opening a popular bricks and mortar shop in central Geraldton, WA. The trading card enthusiasts who have been friends since they met as teenagers, were having a quiet beer one night when...
What began as a passion for craft beer and a fun weekend activity with friends has transformed into so much more for Travis Moore and the team behind the brewery, kitchen and taproom Phat Brew Club. “It all started in the shed in my backyard where we were brewing funky little beers for about six and a half years, mostly just things that we liked to...
If your business has been affected by a skills or labour shortage, here are some ways you can take action to keep your business thriving. An ongoing challenge many businesses are facing is the shortage of skilled or available workers across many industries. Some workers may have changed careers or industries, others may have moved away or perhaps...
Each year as the annual budget is handed down, there is a conversation about what’s in it for small businesses. While much of the analysis focuses on programs that are directly targeting SMEs, it is worth looking beyond the headline measures at how some of the investments open the doors for small businesses, either as part of the supply chain...
The past ten years have brought major shifts in the Australian small business landscape. Some sectors have boomed, while others have evolved, reflecting changes in technology, consumer habits and the environment. And of course, no recap of the past decade would be complete without mentioning COVID-19, which reshaped how Australian small businesses...
Nobody wants to think about the impact a disaster or emergency could have on their business – but what would happen if you suddenly couldn’t operate as usual from your premises? Serious damage to your premises can interrupt trading, create safety risks and raise difficult questions about rent, lease obligations and insurance. In Western Australia...
Running a business brings with it a number of risks and rewards. We asked members of our Facebook group, I’m a small business owner in Western Australia, what the best and worst things are about running their business. Here is some of their collective wisdom… It gives you a sense of purpose One of the overwhelming positives of running a small...
Owning a small business is like having a child that doesn’t sleep, according to Tamara Cook, owner of events management agency, Known Associates Events. “Of course, it’s extremely joyful but it’s also all-consuming and always in the back of your mind,” said Tamara. Freedom of running own business Tamara founded Known Associates in 2007. The...
A range of support measures have been introduced to support small business owners dealing with the rising cost of fuel and supply chain uncertainty. Interest free loans The Federal Government's Economic Resilience Program will provide $1 billion in interest free loans to fuel, fertiliser and other critical supply chain businesses. You can find out...
As a business owner, there might be times when you have uncollected goods from your customers sitting on your premises. This might include furniture or equipment left behind in a space, or something your customer never came back to collect, such as a watch or even a car left for repairs which turned out to be more than the value of the item itself...
State Government procurement opportunities are more accessible than ever for small business owners and provide a solid opportunity to diversify your income stream and build long term partnerships. Whether you’re a regional tradesperson, a professional services provider, or a product manufacturer, Western Australian Buy Local Policy 2022 has the...
