Are your contracts fair?
24 April 2018
Blog
Did you know that your average Australian small business signs eight standard form contracts per year? This is why it’s so important to know your rights when entering into a standard form contract, or providing a contract to others. While protection for consumers entering into a standard form contract has existed for many years, in 2016 similar...
Pricing to Make a Profit
Workshop

This workshop will help you calculate your product pricing and explore strategies to maximise profitability.

Entrepreneurial Skills for Women
Workshop

Developing skills to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset is essential when starting or running your own business, or if you are considering a portfolio career.

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...
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...
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...
Contracting and Capability Statements
Workshop

Learn how to develop your own capability statement to help you complete contract and tender submissions.

Tax Essentials
Workshop

Your tax knowledge can play a large part in the success or failure of your business, particularly in the start-up phase. This workshop will help you understand key tax matters including income tax, GST and record keeping obligations.

Don’t make a hash of #hashtags – and other social media tips
16 July 2019
Blog
A friend is not just a friend these days. Your business can have friends, followers, fans and other supporters in your local area and far beyond with so many social media apps available. There’s no doubt social media can be the perfect advertisement for your business, build your search engine optimisation (SEO) and help to attract new customers. It...
How to develop a capability statement
Document
Our combination information guide and template takes you through the process of creating a capability statement - helping you apply for tenders or better market your business.
Managing your Marketing Budget
Workshop

How much should you spend on marketing? Learn how to set a marketing budget, track your spending and understand typical advertising costs for both digital and traditional channels.

Instagram Reels and Stories
Workshop

Tell your brand story, engage with your audience and enhance your online visibility using Instagram reels and stories.