Persistence pays off: Hammer Tech
25 October 2021
Blog
Feeling confident in your abilities is a strong starting point when you’re considering running your own business. Jarrod Whitbourne was able to manage demanding FIFO shifts as a boilermaker while completing an accounting degree - a juggling act that first gave him confidence in his business capabilities. With 10 years of industry experience and a...
Creating with Canva
Workshop

Confidently use Canva to create marketing collateral including a video, branded templates and a brochure that you can use to promote your business.

Applying for Grants
Workshop

Learn where to find grant opportunities and how to prepare a successful application.

Leadership and Management Essentials
Workshop

Learn what it takes to lead your small business towards success using a combination of leadership and management skills.

Setting up your Services Sales Funnel
Workshop

Learn how to set up your sales funnel to acquire new clients and sell your services.

Using Canva
Workshop

This introductory level workshop will teach you how to create graphics for your social media, marketing materials and website using Canva.

Creating Content using ChatGPT
Workshop

Discover how you can utilise the power of AI in your business to help generate content and increase productivity.

Strategic Planning
Workshop

Having a strategic plan ensures you are well placed to achieve your business and personal goals. It is vital to achieve your desired outcomes quickly and effectively.

What you need to know about payday super
16 October 2025
Blog
The Federal Government has proposed changes to superannuation guarantee payments which may impact small business owners in Western Australia. From 1 July 2026, superannuation guarantee payments must be paid to employees at the same time as their salary and wages. These changes are being introduced as part of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday...
New local governments start Approvals Program journey
20 July 2021
Blog
Three new local government authorities are commencing the SBDC’s Small Business Friendly Approvals Program to streamline their licencing and approvals processes. The City of Karratha, City of Busselton and Town of Cambridge are the latest local government authorities to start the journey of examining and improving their regulatory processes through...
Understanding the Risks of Importing and Exporting
Workshop

If you plan to import or export, this workshop will guide you through a pre-planning process that will help you reduce the risks of trading internationally.

Start ups the winning ticket at Dowerin Field Days
8 September 2021
Blog
Visitors to this year’s Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days had the opportunity to meet local small businesses and business advisers in the SBDC Regional Start Ups Arena. The Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days is Western Australia’s largest agricultural Field Days event, having started in the Wheatbelt town more than 50 years ago. A record crowd of 25...