How to Start a Food Business
Workshop

Starting your own food business is involves more than just a love of food. There are many key steps to ensure you are set up for success.

How to Start a Side Business
Workshop

Have you wondered if your business idea is viable? This workshop will show you how to turn your idea into a side business that will allow you to test the market before committing full time.

Using LinkedIn to Boost Your Business
Workshop

Used correctly, LinkedIn can significantly enhance and facilitate opportunities for personal and business growth. But knowing how to best use the features of LinkedIn can be challenging. This workshop will assist you to learn how to best engage with this business platform.

Preparing your Business for Payday Super
Workshop

Super payments are changing. From 1 July 2026, employers will need to pay super with each payday. Find out what's changing and how to prepare ahead of time.

Business ideas are everywhere
24 April 2018
Blog
Whether you’re looking for a way to work from home or setting up a company with separate premises, here’s where you might find inspiration and business opportunities. Twenty years ago, most people wouldn’t have imagined starting a business to make money online through apps, virtual services or online products. Technology is always changing the...
Small business has big impact on the economy
13 March 2020
Blog
Our latest research shows that small business is generating real returns for the Western Australian economy.
7 exciting ideas for your new business
8 July 2020
Blog
Could predicted jobs of the future spark ideas for your new small business?
A personal thank you to small businesses
5 February 2021
Blog
As we transition out of our week of lockdown here in WA, I’d like to take a moment to recognise and commend small businesses for the part they have played. Over the week our thoughts have been with many members of the community, including small businesses, who have been impacted by the devastating bushfire emergency in Perth’s east, as well as the...
Unleashing Western Australians' enterprising business spirit
30 June 2023
Blog
I am proud to launch our SBDC Strategic Plan 2023-26, which is guided by our new purpose statement: Unleashing Western Australians' enterprising business spirit. The aspiration behind this statement speaks to the core of our agency's vision for a strong and enterprising small business sector in Western Australia and the impact we strive to make and...
Make a smart choice about where your business goes
14 April 2021
Blog
Government agencies play an important role in our economy when procuring products and services. While big business is often in the headlines, small businesses account for most of the businesses in Western Australia — 97 per cent. They are major contributors to the economy, generating more than $50.1 billion in private sector activity each year. You...
Does your business need a capability statement?
14 September 2022
Blog
Find out more about what a capability statement is, how it could help your business, and how to access our free template and information guide.
Business health check: Dial-A-Doctor
15 December 2021
Blog
Mike Dale used the PIVOT program to recharge Dial-A-Doctor.