Tax reporting requirements
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An overview of the different tax reporting required by the ATO including business activity statements, tax returns, payroll reporting and record keeping.

Choosing an accountant
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Practical tips to help you find the right accountant to help with the financial side of your business.

Business advisory
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An overview of our business advisory services including general business advice, regional business support, subcontractor support and dispute resolution service.

Digital marketing
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An overview of key digital marketing channels you can use in your business including websites, social media, email marketing, search engine optimisation (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM).

The image of success: Lessons from buying an established business
26 October 2022
Blog
Buying an established business can represent a huge challenge – and a huge opportunity. Dr Vanessa Atienza-Hipolito bought a long-standing health business eight years ago and has discovered there is always more to learn. While many business stories begin as an idea that sparks a start-up, small business success stories can take other forms too. In...
Putting values at the heart of business
27 October 2023
Blog
Reaching out to the SBDC for advice was the key to helping Elizabeth Lang from Diversity Focus make the right decisions during her business journey. Diversity Focus is a research, consultancy and training business that was established in 2017, inspired by the vision to create a more equitable and inclusive world. Founder Elizabeth Lang said that...
Marketing your Business
Workshop

This workshop will show you how to understand your customers, stretch your marketing budget and make sure your business is noticed by the people who need what you have to offer.

From hobby to dream job with the right support
6 April 2022
Blog
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...
The side hustle formed from metal
12 January 2024
Blog
Turning a hobby into a side hustle business can be a labour of love, but one business owner warns others to be careful of the ‘fine print’ of regulations if you are working from home. Empire Copper is owned and operated by husband and wife team Cam and Beth Hayes as a side hustle, while they still work full time in the sheet-metal industry and...
Fast-paced growth from a healthy foundation
8 March 2022
Blog
United by a dream to “do aged care differently”, nurses Julie Arnould and Carole Bain launched their business, Perth Care + Companion Company, in 2019. Fast forward just three years and Perth Care + Companion Company (PCCC) now employs more than 100 healthcare workers, with around 90 per cent of them women. The business was recognised as a state...
Personal journey leads to passionate business
14 April 2022
Blog
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 . Vicki Read’s personal journey recovering from cancer led her to transforming her hobby of pottery into a full-blown business. After resigning from her...
Overcoming challenges as a young entrepreneur in Western Australia
15 July 2024
Blog
Starting a business is a daunting task for anyone, but young business owners face unique challenges. In Western Australia, the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, with numerous opportunities for young people to innovate and create successful ventures. Here are some tips for young people considering starting their own business. Grow your...