A curated collection of workshops for small business owners in trades and construction who are looking to boost their business skills.
Developing skills to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset is essential when starting or running your own business, or if you are considering a portfolio career.
A summary of Small Business Growth Grants program information for service providers that may be asked to provide a quote by a grant applicant.
Keen to hone your skills on Facebook, Google, Canva and more? Make use of these free online learning resources. Making time to learn new skills is an important part of being a small business owner. While we have a wide range of low cost business skills workshops on offer at the SBDC, you can also take advantage of self-paced lessons on the...
Innovation is the cornerstone of a successful business, turning creative ideas into tangible solutions that can propel your growth and enhance your competitiveness in the market.
Frequently asked questions about the Small Business Growth Grants program.
Business owners who constantly learn new skills will be the ones who adapt best in a changing environment
Find out what Western Australian business owners have said are the most important things they have learnt about running a business.
Reaching out to the SBDC for advice was the key to helping Elizabeth Lang from Diversity Focus make the right decisions during her business journey. Diversity Focus is a research, consultancy and training business that was established in 2017, inspired by the vision to create a more equitable and inclusive world. Founder Elizabeth Lang said that...
While small business is often an alternative to working for someone else, starting a business while still employed can be an attractive option. You might think that starting a small business is an all or nothing choice - you are either employed or working for yourself. But in today’s ‘gig economy’, starting a business in addition to your main...
Is your goal to operate a business that has a purpose beyond profits? If you’re striving to create a positive change through your business activities, then you may be interested in the concept of a social enterprise. What is a social enterprise? A social enterprise is a business guided by a purpose. This could include solving a social problem...
The City of Canning has been Small Business Friendly since 2016 and offers local businesses the opportunity to participate in a range of programs to build capability and capacity. These include the Canning Business Mentoring Program, City of Canning Grants Centre and a range of business events. The Canning Business Mentoring Program is in its...
