The business of bringing colour to the world
23 November 2023
Blog
Connecting to a business adviser at the SBDC can make the world of difference to any new business according to artistic business founder, Kym Gow. “It is daunting starting out in a new business,” Kym said. “I wish I'd known about what was on offer from the SBDC in the beginning.” Colour Passion is an online business that provides high quality...
Smart strategies to tackle rising business costs
16 July 2025
Blog
Right now, you might be wondering how your business will cope with the pressures of inflation, supply chain disruptions, wage increases and the complexities of global trade, including tariffs. We spoke with seasoned business consultant Trevor Flint, who shared practical strategies to help you stay ahead of rising costs while supporting your growth...
How to evaluate an SEO provider
9 December 2022
Blog
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is an important part of any marketing strategy, but how do you know if you’re getting value for money when paying someone to do your SEO? It’s a common situation many small business owners find themselves in. You know that SEO plays an important part in making sure your website can be found by potential customers...
Self-employment opens the door to a second chance
22 March 2018
Blog
Self-employment is becoming an increasingly popular option in today’s tough job market, but have you considered the problems faced by those leaving prison when it comes to gaining employment? Finding a job is difficult for former inmates, and a lack of income and employment opportunities are major obstacles to re-assimilating back into society. To...
Lessons WA business owners have learnt about running a business
30 March 2021
Blog
Find out what Western Australian business owners have said are the most important things they have learnt about running a business.
Entrepreneurial Skills for Women
Workshop

Developing skills to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset is essential when starting or running your own business, or if you are considering a portfolio career.

Setting up your Services Sales Funnel
Workshop

Learn how to set up your sales funnel to acquire new clients and sell your services.

Choosing the Right Website Platform
Workshop

This workshop will help you decide which website building platform is the best fit for your product or service based business.

Using Canva
Workshop

This introductory level workshop will teach you how to create graphics for your social media, marketing materials and website using Canva.

A Practical Introduction to Cyber Security
Workshop

With around half of cyber-attacks now targeting small businesses, protecting your information and data has never been more critical to the sustainability and competitiveness of your business. This workshop will arm you with the key skills and knowledge to protect your business.

Persistence pays off: Hammer Tech
25 October 2021
Blog
Feeling confident in your abilities is a strong starting point when you’re considering running your own business. Jarrod Whitbourne was able to manage demanding FIFO shifts as a boilermaker while completing an accounting degree - a juggling act that first gave him confidence in his business capabilities. With 10 years of industry experience and a...
You’ve Been Hacked – What Now?
Workshop

What should you do after a cyber security breach? In this workshop you will learn who to contact, how to continue operations, and what to change in the event of a cyber security breach.