Learn what to expect when attending a mediation session facilitated by the SBDC's dispute resolution service.
An essential part of being a small business owner is understanding how to best deal with problems. Many issues can be handled using common sense, however small problems can sometimes escalate into disputes.
An overview of the size, significance and industry make up of Western Australia's small business sector.
An overview of the six key aspects that you need to focus on when marketing your products or services.
Explains the steps you need to follow when ending a commercial leasing arrangement. This includes when a lease ends due to a lease term expiring, redevelopment of the premises, default due to non-payment and termination by mutual agreement.
Practical tips to help you find the right industry and business associations to join as a business owner.
Explains the areas you can negotiate with a landlord before you sign a commercial lease as well as the main issues you need to consider as a tenant.
Overview of important factors you need to consider when deciding on a business name and, importantly, how to register your business name.
Practical tips to help you find the right financial lender to fund your business.
Explains what to include when writing a letter of demand and provides access to our free template that you can download and use to recover a debt and save on legal costs.
Explains key areas of business contracts such as the essential elements of a contract, the general terms and structure of an agreement, what is considered an unfair contract term and what you need to know before signing a contract.
