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...
New laws impacting regulated workers and businesses and the road transport industry will come into affect from 26 August 2024. These changes aim to improve the working conditions of 'employee-like' workers performing digital platform work and regulated road transport contractors. Who are regulated workers? Regulated workers fall into two main...
It’s easier than ever for you to access free business advice and support from our team of local business advisers, with the launch of online advisory appointment bookings on our website. One of the most important services we provide at the SBDC is our free business advisory service. Any current or aspiring small business owner in Western Australia...
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...
The cities of Canning and Gosnells, along with the Town of Victoria Park have cut red tape for food businesses trading at events.
Buying an established business can represent a huge challenge – and a huge opportunity. Dr Vanessa Atienza-Hipolito bought a long-standing health business eight years ago and has discovered there is always more to learn. While many business stories begin as an idea that sparks a start-up, small business success stories can take other forms too. In...
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...
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...
How can you effectively set goals in your business? We spoke to Trevor Flint, founder and director of Capstone Associates.
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...
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.
In many local government authorities, compliance officers spend time dealing with applications in which a small business has signed a lease agreement before contacting staff to discuss if the premise is fit for purpose. Unfortunately, applicants sometimes find that in order to meet regulatory requirements, they face unanticipated costs and extended...
