There’s no perfect time to start a business – but navigating the challenges of a tropical cyclone and pandemic would be enough to test any new business. Wendy Drew has made the most of the SBDC’s regional support through RSM Business Local, to help her Karratha business not only survive, but thrive, in challenging conditions. After years of...
Working towards #GenerationEquality is the theme of International Women’s Day, which is on 8 March 2020.
If your business hours will change over the festive season, remember to use the ‘special’ hours option to let your customers know. A free Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business listing) is an important tool for any small business that wants to be found online. Here’s how to get started. What is Google Business Profile? Google Business...
Are you thinking it may be time to move on from your business? If you’re planning to sell your business, your mind has probably jumped to thoughts of how to manage the sales process and the price. But before listing it for sale, there are important housekeeping tasks to help you: package your business so that it’s attractive to a new buyer make the...
Do you want to promote your business online but find it hard to know where to focus your attention? Being online provides your business with a number of benefits that shouldn’t be ignored. These range from making it easier for potential customers to find your business through to providing new sales channels to complement face-to-face sales. The...
Grant funding could provide your small business with an opportunity to invest in new equipment or projects, launch a new product or service or expand your operations. With many business grants being competitive, it’s good to know how to give your application a competitive advantage. If you’re looking for ways to finance your business growth, grant...
Small Business Friendly local governments are working to support their local business community and create exciting spaces and events, through a variety of grants. The City of Cockburn, Town of Claremont and City of Perth – all members of the SBDC’s Small Business Friendly program - have been rolling out grants to their local small businesses...
If you’re setting up or buying a food-based business, there are two key features to look out for when leasing your business premises.
If you have never ventured into the world of business ownership before, you may be wondering how different it will be from being employed by someone else. We put together some details on how owning your own business can be a different experience from being someone else’s employee. Flexibility No matter how adaptable your employer is, it’s hard to...
Do you feel like a vehicle you purchased for your business has been more trouble than it’s worth? No one likes the idea of having purchased a lemon, especially given the expense of buying a vehicle and your expectation of how it will save you time and money. As warranty periods can be limited, especially for second hand vehicles, the most important...
Have you been wondering how you can take paid parental leave from your business and what you may be entitled to? As a small business owner, you might have experienced how hard it can be to take any kind of break from your own business. Taking a day off can sometimes feel impossible, let alone taking a holiday from your business – or parental leave...
Households are increasing their online shopping activities and looking to support local - will they be able to find your business?