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...
Fit out for the future: Masonex Building
17 November 2021
Blog
Julia ‘Jools’ Nesbitt is the Co-Director of Masonex Building, a family shop fitting business she runs with her husband Mick. The registered building business, offering retail shop fit-outs, de-fits and store maintenance, was busy and in demand before COVID affected their environment. “Before COVID came around, we always had plenty of work,” said...
People power adds up for this award-winning business
22 December 2021
Blog
Andrew Erkins first launched Digit to help small businesses in WA strengthen their financial management through bookkeeping and payroll support, and implement business apps and cashflow advisory. Eight years later, Andrew has grown the business into an award-winning enterprise, having won Bookkeeping Firm of the Year award at the 2021 Australian...
Digital Marketing Essentials
Workshop

This workshop examines a range of digital marketing options, including social media, email marketing and blogging, to help you understand what would work for your business.

Understanding Business Financials
Workshop

If you're new to business, this workshop will show you how to develop ‘snapshot’ measures (key performance indicators) of your business so you can make sure it stays on track financially.

Support for regional business owners in Western Australia
12 August 2024
Blog
When you’re located in regional Western Australia, it can sometimes feel like you don’t have access to as many resources as your counterparts in the Perth metro area. Here at the SBDC, we provide a range of support services which are available both locally in your area as well as over the phone or online. Here is an overview of the services on...
Starting a Business
Workshop

If you are thinking about starting a business, but don't know where to begin, this FREE workshop will take you through the essentials.

Free online resources to learn digital and design skills
24 September 2020
Blog
Keen to hone your skills on Facebook, Google, Canva and more? Make use of these free online learning resources. Making time to learn new skills is an important part of being a small business owner. While we have a wide range of low cost business skills workshops on offer at the SBDC, you can also take advantage of self-paced lessons on the...
The right support for a new chapter in business
10 October 2022
Blog
Kerry Ridley's business, My Little Bookshop, began as a mobile bookshop in May 2019. Kerry discovered our SBDC services as she was preparing to open her first 'bricks and mortar' bookstore on the Rockingham foreshore. At the SBDC, we're here to support all kinds of businesses at all stages of their journey. My Little Bookshop has grown from being a...
5 ways to nail business networking
7 January 2021
Blog
Have you been avoiding networking to build business relationships? Read our five easy ways to make it work for you.
Not just playing: the Geraldton gaming store that’s serious about business
17 October 2024
Blog
When business owner Jorden Williamson opened a Pokémon Booster Box with a mate on Facebook via live a few years ago for fun, they didn’t envision it would lead to opening a popular bricks and mortar shop in central Geraldton, WA. The trading card enthusiasts who have been friends since they met as teenagers, were having a quiet beer one night when...