After years working in the offshore oil and gas industry with long swings and time away from home, starting a family inspired Paul Belczowski's decision to become his own boss. Seeing a big gap in the car detailing industry, Paul saw an opportunity to open his own boutique studio specialising in high end automotives. Diamond Detailing was born from...
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...
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...
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...
Someday Somehow Brewing in Vasse, on the outskirts of the City of Busselton, is the passion project of Ryan White, who, after a decade of winemaking, ‘saw the light’ and made the switch to brewing beer. Launched in 2024, Someday Somehow is a small boutique brewery that proudly produces gluten free beers and non-alcoholic beverages. Due to the...
The founder of Impact Digi, Tamara Bin Amat, advises other indigenous businesses to stay true to their roots and collaborate with other community-driven enterprises as a path to business success. Impact Digi is a Karratha based digital design business which employs a team of nine. Its client portfolio includes fellow indigenous and non-indigenous...
The International Day of People with Disability aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. More than 411,500 people in Western Australia are living with a disability – representing around 15 per cent of the state’s population. Despite a tight labour...
You’ve probably heard of phishing, where cyber criminals send texts, emails or social media posts which appear to be from individuals or organisations you think you can trust. Business email compromise takes phishing one step further. Using phishing techniques, cyber criminals can steal information such as log in and financial details by...
Most businesses get into a rhythm doing the same thing day in, day out and often find it difficult to take time out of their routine to invest in self reflection and improvement.
As we transition out of our week of lockdown here in WA, I’d like to take a moment to recognise and commend small businesses for the part they have played. Over the week our thoughts have been with many members of the community, including small businesses, who have been impacted by the devastating bushfire emergency in Perth’s east, as well as the...
The impact of an unexpected event, such as a fire, flood or major building damage, can have a devastating effect on a small business. When these situations occur, it can often be difficult to know what to do first. If your business has been disrupted by an unexpected event, here are some steps to follow to help you assess the situation, minimise...
October is Indigenous Business Month. In celebration of the event, we have prepared a round up of business support available to Indigenous, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in Western Australia throughout the month and beyond. Indigenous Business Month is held to raise the profile of business as a vehicle towards self-determination...
