Sean Thompson has always had an entrepreneurial spark, but it was a chance remark from a friend plus the solid support from his family that led to him taking a leap into business ownership with Geraldton Party and Event Hire. While working as a postie in the Mid West City of Geraldton, Sean Thompson had a yearning to own and run his own business...
Kerry Ridley's business, My Little Bookshop, began as a mobile bookshop in May 2019. Kerry discovered our SBDC services as she was preparing to open her first 'bricks and mortar' bookstore on the Rockingham foreshore. At the SBDC, we're here to support all kinds of businesses at all stages of their journey. My Little Bookshop has grown from being a...
Starting his business five years ago and completing nearly 20 of our SBDC business skills workshops so far, Laundon Peacock is someone who loves to learn! Here he shares some of his experiences and lessons from his videography business, LP Visuals. Laundon Peacock launched his small business, LP Visuals, while he was a university student. What...
Owning a small business is like having a child that doesn’t sleep, according to Tamara Cook, owner of events management agency, Known Associates Events. “Of course, it’s extremely joyful but it’s also all-consuming and always in the back of your mind,” said Tamara. Freedom of running own business Tamara founded Known Associates in 2007. The...
There’s no such thing as a stress-free business, as Narelle and Andrew Anderson know. Even the kind of business designed to help people de-stress can present a range of challenges – but it’s worth remembering that help is always available. Narelle and Andrew Anderson’s business The Life Spring operates across two locations. They have three float...
As a small business owner, it’s important to pay yourself a regular wage – and it’s just as important to make sure you pay the right amounts of tax and super too. Here’s your quick-start guide to paying yourself in your business. Step 1: Start with your business structure The way you pay yourself depends on the structure of your business. We have...
The Small Business Friendly Approvals program, funded via a Streamline WA commitment to streamline regulatory processes in Western Australia, has seen the SBDC work with selected local governments to identify reforms that will improve the process of starting and operating a small business in each area. The City of Wanneroo, one of the first local...
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...
Having a well prepared business plan before starting your business can help you refine your idea, gain a deeper understanding of your market and have a clear direction for your business. Our guide to using the business plan template will help you when using this resource.
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.
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...
Western Australia is a wonderfully diverse place to do business, and our small business community reflects that. According to the 2021 Census undertaken by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 32 per cent of WA's population was born overseas - above the national average of 29 per cent. The Census also revealed that immigrants are often inspired to...
