Explains key areas of business contracts such as the essential elements of a contract, the general terms and structure of an agreement, what is considered an unfair contract term and what you need to know before signing a contract.
A guide to help you prepare for construction work due to take place near your premises (eg. road works, water pipes).
Background information on our small business workshops including details of each category and how to book.
Explains the different types of employment types and the wage and leave entitlements for each. This includes information on full-time, part-time, casual and fixed term employees as well as apprentices and trainees.
Explains the warning signs to look out for that stress and anxiety are starting to build up. Also includes the contact details of organiations that provide free support services for small business owners.
A summary of the Small Business Growth Grants program eligibility criteria for businesses located in the Perth metropolitan area.
A summary of the Small Business Growth Grants program eligibility criteria for businesses located in regional Western Australia.
Explains the areas you can negotiate with a landlord before you sign a commercial lease as well as the main issues you need to consider as a tenant.
Outline of the processes and procedures you can put in place to ensure you get paid on time. This includes setting payment terms, credit application processes, terms and conditions for providing goods and services as well as invoicing and payments.
An overview of the basic steps you need to follow when importing goods into Western Australia.
If you develop a new product, service, process or idea it belongs to you and is considered your intellectual property (IP). You must formally register your IP to ensure legal ownership. This page explains the different types of ways you can protect your IP.
An overview of the governance of the SBDC, including our structure, enabling legislation and Minister.
