Many small businesses come up with great products and services, but struggle to find the right audience online. Knowing where your customers are spending time online is a key component in understanding how to market to them. Many small businesses come up with great products and services, but struggle to find the right audience online. You already...
Withholding retention payments in construction can affect subcontractors’ cash flow and profitability. Often used in the construction industry, retention is a fixed percentage of the total payment due for a contract, withheld for a period after the work is completed. It’s there to make sure that the contractor or subcontractor properly completes...
The City of Kwinana was one of twenty local governments to participate in the SBDC’s Small Business Friendly Approvals program over the past two years. Since 2021, the City has implemented the majority of reforms they identified to improve the small business experience in Kwinana. The City of Kwinana was selected for the Small Business Friendly...
Everybody loves music. Playing some tunes in your workplace can help create a positive working environment for your staff or help set the mood for your customers while shopping, dining or working out. Some studies have even shown it can influence people to buy more! But did you know that if you play music in your business, you’re required to have a...
New Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing reforms come into effect from 1 July 2026. Here’s what that might mean for your business. Financial crime, including organised crime and money laundering, can have serious and wide reaching impacts. The Australian Government is taking further action to deter, detect and disrupt this type of...
Preparing a tender to secure a new contract or funding? Uncover all the tips and tactics to write a winning submission.
Making the most of local events is a great way for you to boost sales and market your small business. While running your own event takes a fair amount of time, effort and creativity, attaching your marketing to a local event can make your life a great deal easier. Local events such as street fairs, festivals, outdoor concerts, and sporting can...
Carrying out a couple of quick checks online can help you avoid falling prey to fraudulent sellers and suppliers targeting small business owners. When looking to purchase products or services for your business, finding a great deal can often be the deciding factor in choosing to buy from. Unfortunately in many cases, a deal that appears to be ‘too...
The Perth Inner City Group (PICG) has invested in a Destination Perth marketing campaign to attract additional interstate and intrastate visitors to key destinations and local business centres located within a five-minute drive of the Perth CBD. All Small Business Friendly, the Cities of Perth, South Perth, Subiaco and Vincent and the Town of...
The SBDC’s own Facebook group, ‘I’m a small business owner in Western Australia’, was created in 2014 to provide an active online community in which local business owners could network, ask for advice and share knowledge. The group recently hit the 15,000 member mark, and has proved to be a highly appreciated asset for small business owners to...
The International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on 3 December is a global celebration of the diverse talents, skills, and life experiences of people with disabilities. For small businesses, it’s an opportunity to recognise and engage with people with disabilities, not only as customers but also as valuable members of the workforce...
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 . By his own admission, Kade Sims is adept at counting beans – the coffee variety that is, not financial figures. So, when the owner of Beck & Call...
