The recipe to success for a home based food business
25 March 2024
Blog
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.
What advice is worth paying for in your business?
25 January 2022
Blog
Paying for professional advice when you start a business will save you money later on. So what advice is worth paying for? The answer to this question really depends on the kind of business you run. For example, if you’re an accountant running your own business, you know your way around a profit and loss statement and understand the difference...
What do new reforms mean for your NDIS business?
5 November 2024
Blog
Since it started in Western Australia in late 2020, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has had significant scrutiny, with final reports on the Royal Commission and a formal review of the scheme delivered in 2023. The Australian Government’s response has included making legislative changes that started on 3 October 2024 that you should...
Borrowing from family to start your business?
17 January 2024
Blog
Should you borrow money from your family? Questions to ask yourself before getting loved ones involved.
Building a Business Dashboard
Workshop

Building a successful business is linked to understanding and focusing on key performance areas. This workshop helps identify these critical areas and how to monitor them.

What does 2024 have in store for small business?
23 February 2024
Blog
A feature of my role as the Small Business Commissioner is that I am often asked about emerging issues in the small business landscape, particularly as each new year commences. While I sometimes wish for a clearer crystal ball, the benefit of having a network of peers across business and all levels of government, as well as having access to our in...
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.

Small business support in challenging times
19 March 2020
Blog
The rapidly unfolding coronavirus pandemic is creating unprecedented disruption and concern for small businesses across WA. Here is what we are doing.
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.
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...