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...
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...
Andrew Erkins first launched Digit to help small businesses in WA strengthen their financial management through bookkeeping and payroll support, and implement business apps and cashflow advisory. Eight years later, Andrew has grown the business into an award-winning enterprise, having won Bookkeeping Firm of the Year award at the 2021 Australian...
Fiona Taylor is a health and wellness coach, running her business Choose Healthy while managing the demands of a separate day job. Fiona offers online food workshops, challenges, webinars and in-person workshops and presentations on food, energy and self-care. With 27 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Fiona is well-placed to...
After years working in the offshore oil and gas industry with long swings and time away from home, starting a family inspired Paul Belczowski's decision to become his own boss. Seeing a big gap in the car detailing industry, Paul saw an opportunity to open his own boutique studio specialising in high end automotives. Diamond Detailing was born from...
If you’re working full time but are considering starting a business, here are four top tips to help you make the transition. Step one: Do your research Before you take a leap of faith, learn as much as you can about your selected industry. (It’s surprising how often we meet clients who are planning to start businesses in industries in which they...
Taking some small actions can often help ease a larger burden when it comes to managing your wellbeing.
Across four sessions, you’ll build your knowledge step by step from the fundamentals through to using AI for marketing and business growth.
Have you been avoiding networking to build business relationships? Read our five easy ways to make it work for you.
The International Day of People with Disability aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. More than 411,500 people in Western Australia are living with a disability – representing around 15 per cent of the state’s population. Despite a tight labour...
With spring in the air, now is the time to take stock of your business and get organised before the busy festive season
Keen to use your culinary skills as part of a new business or side gig? Here are our top tips to help you find the recipe for success.
