Self-employment opens the door to a second chance
22 March 2018
Blog
Self-employment is becoming an increasingly popular option in today’s tough job market, but have you considered the problems faced by those leaving prison when it comes to gaining employment? Finding a job is difficult for former inmates, and a lack of income and employment opportunities are major obstacles to re-assimilating back into society. To...
Our 2019-20 Annual Report is launched
5 October 2020
Blog
The 2019-20 SBDC annual report is now published, highlighting our progress in supporting WA small business. Read our 2019-20 annual report online, or for a quick overview download the single page fact sheet. The report provides a full overview of our achievements last year, including: providing more than 58,000 services to small business clients...
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...
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...
Understanding Cash Flow, Profits and Budgets
Workshop

Gain an understanding of your business financials and learn how to use these numbers for improved business decision making.

Xero for Beginners
Workshop

Streamline your bookkeeping procedures with Xero, a cloud based accounting software system.

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...
Setting up your Services Sales Funnel
Workshop

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

Pricing to Make a Profit
Workshop

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

Managing your Cash Flow
Workshop

Actively monitoring and managing your cash flow is vital to tracking the financial health of your business. This practical and interactive workshop explains the process of cash flow planning, including methods and software available to help you.

Building Entrepreneurial Resilience
Workshop

There has never been a time when your resilience as a small business owner has been more critical. This workshop explores some of the tools you can use to build your resilience and maintain a healthy, positive mindset.