While some businesses have their peak season over the Christmas and New Year period, other businesses experience a lull or schedule a shutdown. If December and January are usually quiet for your business, you can plan ahead to make the most of your downtime. At the end of a busy year, it’s important to take some time to relax and recharge when...
If you supply products or services to other businesses, you may find that your clients seem to be deliberately prolonging paying your invoices to help control their own cash flow. However, even when this expected income hasn’t come in on time, you still have operating costs to meet in your business. Managing the impact of late payments on your...
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...
Selling online through digital platforms can be a great way to extend the reach of your business – but, for the best results, it needs to be done strategically. Here are five mistakes you don’t want to make if you’re selling products or services though Instagram or Facebook, and what you could try instead. Exploring new ways to connect with...
Saturday 31 October 2026 is WA Small Business Day. It’s a day set aside to recognise the massive contribution that small businesses make to our state, and I’m proud to invite everyone to join in. A day to celebrate WA small businesses When WA Small Business Day comes around, I think about the café owner who remembers your order, the tradie who...
As an avid cook passionate about local produce, when Rom Blount moved to Collie in WA’s South West, she couldn’t find a shop that met her needs: a one stop shop where she could buy all the goodies she needed to make a great meal. Not one to let a small challenge put her off her culinary creations, Rom decided to start her own small business with...
Starting a new business is an exciting venture, but it comes with its own set of financial and legal obligations. One of the most crucial ones is managing your tax. Imagine receiving your first company tax bill and shortly after, a notice to pay your first PAYG instalment for the upcoming financial year. This scenario often catches new businesses...
Government contracts and tenders offer a lucrative business opportunity for small businesses as well as larger organisations. Multi-million dollars of federal, state and local government opportunities are advertised each year. But do small businesses have the muscle power to win these contracts? How small businesses can compete for government...
On 1 July 2024, Business Local became SBDC Regional. While the name has changed, we’re still here providing you with free business advice and support in your area. Find your SBDC Regional provider . When Melissa Raffan’s career took an unexpected trajectory and she became a small business owner, she was driven by her personal passion for...
Sport has always played a major role in the lives of the Price family, with a strong pedigree in football. That history of teamwork led to the family owning one of Perth’s leading trophy companies. Twenty years ago, Craige Price was heavily involved in local sporting organisations, managing teams and being the president of various clubs. In his...
To help you avoid or limit damage from a disaster, we have created a business continuity plan template that's suitable for any type of business.
Not sure where to start when it comes to promoting your business on social media? Social media can seem overwhelming, but fortunately there are a few basic principles that can help guide you through the ‘getting started’ stages. The golden rule of social media is to engage with your target market on their preferred platform, using relevant and...
