How we can help

Running a small business requires skills and knowledge of a variety of areas.

We provide a range of resources, tools and services to help develop your business. 

Business information

We provide a wealth of resources covering almost every aspect of starting and running a business.

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Advisory services

We offer advice, dispute and mediation services for small businesses throughout Western Australia. 

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Templates, tools and guides

We have a variety of tools, templates and guides to assist with your business needs.

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Advisory services

Looking for business advice?

We recommend the following approach when looking for business advice.

  1. Take a look through our extensive collection of business information.
  2. If you can't quite find the right information, discuss your business questions or concerns with our free business advisory service.

Workshops

Build the skills to succeed

We offer a range of practical workshops across Western Australia.

They are delivered by selected presenters who are specialists in their subject matters and have a background in small business.

    Government supported

    Specialist facilitators

    Tailored for small business

 

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Upcoming Workshops

Business skills
Starting a Business
If you are thinking about starting a business, but don't know where to begin, this free two hour workshop will take you through the essentials.
10 September
Business skills
Financial management
Understanding Business Financials
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.
11 September
Financial management
Sales and marketing
Brand Building Basics
Elevate your business by unlocking the secrets to building a stronger, more impactful brand presence from the ground up.
12 September
Sales and marketing
Business skills
How to Start a Food Business
Starting your own food business involves more than just a love of food. There are many key steps to ensure you are set up for success.
12 September
Business skills
Business skills
Small Business Health Check
Most businesses get into a rhythm doing the same thing day in, day out and often find it difficult to take time out of their routine to invest in self reflection and improvement.
13 September
Business skills
Business skills
Selecting your Suppliers
Learn how to evaluate and select suppliers for your business based on reliability, quality and cost effectiveness in this interactive Q&A session.
13 September
Business skills
Financial management
Let's Talk Finance
To run a successful business, you need to understand the numbers in your profit and loss statements and balance sheets. This workshop will equip you to make more sense of the numbers, and make informed decisions leading to better business outcomes.
16 September
Financial management
Sales and marketing
Track Web Traffic with Google Analytics
Discover the power of Google Analytics to track and analyse website traffic to make data driven decisions and optimise your online presence.
16 September
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing
Creating Complete Digital Marketing Campaigns
Cut through the digital marketing overwhelm to discover a powerful step-by-step method to creating digital campaigns that attract new customers. This is a two session workshop.
17 September
Sales and marketing
Business skills
Starting a Business
If you are thinking about starting a business, but don't know where to begin, this free two hour workshop will take you through the essentials.
17 September
Business skills
Sales and marketing
Marketing your Business
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.
18 September
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing
Improve your Sales Skills
Would you like to become better at selling? Learn the simple principles and skills that will set you apart from competitors and help you close sales more easily.
19 September
Sales and marketing
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Advisory services

Is your business in dispute?

We recommend the following approach when looking for help to resolve a business dispute.

  1. Take a look through our extensive collection of dispute resolution information.
  2. If you've tried to resolve the problem and are unsure of what to do next, contact our dispute resolution service.
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About the Commissioner

Meet the Commissioner

David Eaton became Western Australia’s first Small Business Commissioner and CEO of the Small Business Development Corporation in January 2012.
 

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