Learn where to find grant opportunities and how to prepare a successful application.
Grant funding could provide your small business with an opportunity to invest in new equipment or projects, launch a new product or service or expand your operations. With many business grants being competitive, it’s good to know how to give your application a competitive advantage. If you’re looking for ways to finance your business growth, grant...
With more than 9,000 business, many classed as small and micro in nature, the City of Cockburn joined the SBDC’s Small Business Friendly Local Governments program in 2018. Having also participated in the SBDC’s Small Business Friendly Approvals Program in 2021, the City continues to demonstrate its commitment to its small business community with...
There is a range of support available to help small businesses affected by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie and Tropical Cyclone Ilsa in the emergency regions. The emergency regions include the following local government areas: Ex-TC Ellie Shire of Broome Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley Shire of Halls Creek Shire of Derby-West Kimberley TC Ilsa Shire of...
Should you borrow money from your family? Questions to ask yourself before getting loved ones involved.
The Federal Budget, announced on 14 May 2024, provides a range of support programs to help improve the operating environment for small business owners. The Budget provides $641.1 million in targeted support for small businesses. Here is an overview of the key announcements likely to have an impact on small businesses. Please note: these...
Being aware of the early warning signs that your business may be in trouble will provide you with the best opportunity to take action and turn things around.
The recent three day lockdown of Perth and Peel over the Anzac weekend was another hurdle for small businesses to jump in a marathon year. I want to take a moment to once again recognise the significant part you are playing in supporting the long term recovery of our WA economy by complying with the lockdown closure orders and the ongoing...
Small business lottery agents have had a win that will help their long term sustainability. The Western Australian Government has announced a suite of initiatives to help newsagents and lottery retailers, including an increase in the commissions they receive for selling Lotterywest products. The 10.8 per cent increase, effective from December...
The Federal Budget, announced on 9 May 2023, provides a range of support programs to help small business owners with cost pressures and contemporary challenges. Here is an overview of the main announcements that are likely to have an impact on small businesses. Tax related measures Instant asset write-off extended and increased The instant asset...
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. An Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources report Small Business...
The City of Canning has been Small Business Friendly since 2016 and offers local businesses the opportunity to participate in a range of programs to build capability and capacity. These include the Canning Business Mentoring Program, City of Canning Grants Centre and a range of business events. The Canning Business Mentoring Program is in its...
