Learn more about the support services available to help you get through any tough times you’re facing as a business owner.
Gary Mitchell knows just how much the world of small business has changed over the past 30 years. He credits the SBDC with helping him get through the tough times to help his business thrive. For more than 30 years, Gary Mitchell has been carving a niche in WA’s small business landscape. His business, Framous Picture Framing, offers a range of...
Business benchmarking is the process of comparing your business’s performance, processes, or products against your competitors or industry standards. Whether you have a new or firmly established small business, here’s why benchmarking is worth introducing if it’s not already part of your business management practices. You’ve probably heard the...
Kerry Ridley's business, My Little Bookshop, began as a mobile bookshop in May 2019. Kerry discovered our SBDC services as she was preparing to open her first 'bricks and mortar' bookstore on the Rockingham foreshore. At the SBDC, we're here to support all kinds of businesses at all stages of their journey. My Little Bookshop has grown from being a...
When you walk into your business premises and see the roof is leaking, your focus is going to be on getting the problem fixed as soon as possible. But what should you do in this situation? We’ve put together some simple steps to help you get damage to your business premises repaired in a timely manner. Step one: minimise further damage and check...
Free financial counselling services are available to help small business owners who need information about managing debt or are in financial distress. Financial challenges are often cited as the biggest cause of anxiety for small business owners. Some industries, such as wholesale trade and accommodation and food services are more prone to feeling...
Nobody likes an awkward conversation. As tough as it may be, it’s hard to avoid difficult conversations when you’re in business. Here are some tips to help you plan ahead and ensure difficult conversations run smoothly and calmly. Difficult conversation #1: A client hasn’t paid you When you spend so much of your time working to attract new clients...
Should you borrow money from your family? Questions to ask yourself before getting loved ones involved.
Applying for a grant or tendering opportunities can involve formalising, adopting or reporting on practices you might not have considered before, such as sustainability practices, inclusion and diversity, and modern slavery risks. More than ever, government bodies and corporations are taking a formal approach to addressing climate change through...
Is your goal to operate a business that has a purpose beyond profits? If you’re striving to create a positive change through your business activities, then you may be interested in the concept of a social enterprise. What is a social enterprise? A social enterprise is a business guided by a purpose. This could include solving a social problem...
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...
Our business advisory team receives a number of calls from business owners who provide services or support to participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or are considering becoming NDIS providers. Here are the top questions business owners have been asking about the NDIS - and answers from an NDIS expert. The National...
