Small Business Growth Grants
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An overview of Small Business Growth Grants program information including eligibility criteria and frequently asked questions.

Providing credit to customers
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Outline of the processes and procedures you can put in place to ensure you get paid on time. This includes setting payment terms, credit application processes, terms and conditions for providing goods and services as well as invoicing and payments.

Insurance
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An overview of the different aspects of business insurance that you need to consider, including workers compensation, assets, liability and more.

Start ups the winning ticket at Dowerin Field Days
8 September 2021
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Visitors to this year’s Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days had the opportunity to meet local small businesses and business advisers in the SBDC Regional Start Ups Arena. The Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days is Western Australia’s largest agricultural Field Days event, having started in the Wheatbelt town more than 50 years ago. A record crowd of 25...
Types of employment
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Explains the different types of employment types and the wage and leave entitlements for each. This includes information on full-time, part-time, casual and fixed term employees as well as apprentices and trainees.

Succession planning
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Having a succession, or exit, plan in place will help you to smoothly transition out of your business.

Unfair contract terms
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An overview of what is considered an unfair contract term. This guide also explains what your rights are so you know what to be aware of before signing an agreement with another business.

Types of business premises
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Selecting the right location and premises for your business is a critical decision. Find out more about what you need to consider if you're locating your business from home, buying or leasing business premises, or using a mobile van, co-working space, incubator, market stall or pop-up shop.

10 tips for leasing business premises
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Securing a good lease is critical to your business success. These 10 tips will help you avoid costly mistakes.

Business health check: Dial-A-Doctor
15 December 2021
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Mike Dale used the PIVOT program to recharge Dial-A-Doctor.
What you need to know about the supply chain
5 September 2022
Blog
You may hear the term ‘supply chain’ a lot when it comes to the procurement and delivery of products or services – but what does it actually mean and how is it relevant to your business? What is a supply chain? A supply chain refers to the entire process of making and selling products, and can include steps such as: Sourcing raw materials Sourcing...
Self employment and sole trading – what you need to know
10 September 2024
Blog
No manager to answer to, no annoying colleagues and no one to tell you when you can clock on and off – sounds appealing, right? For many, the benefits of being their own boss far outweigh the challenges, making self employment an appealing option for many Western Australians. In fact, as of June 2023, there were 150,000 non-employing businesses in...