We represent the needs of Western Australian small business owners to government and industry, ensuring their voice is heard. This page provides an overview of the work we have carried out to support the sector during the last financial year.
An overview of our Approvals Program that champions regulatory reform by working with local governments to streamline the process of obtaining local business licences and permits.
As we transition out of our week of lockdown here in WA, I’d like to take a moment to recognise and commend small businesses for the part they have played. Over the week our thoughts have been with many members of the community, including small businesses, who have been impacted by the devastating bushfire emergency in Perth’s east, as well as the...
Whether you’re just starting out in business, or you’ve been your own boss for years, the end of the financial year (EOFY) can be a busy time. To help you organise your financial records and find the paperwork you’ll need to pass onto your accountant, we’ve put together a handy EOFY checklist to help you. Download our free EOFY checklist Reporting...
The rapidly unfolding coronavirus pandemic is creating unprecedented disruption and concern for small businesses across WA. Here is what we are doing.
Mike Dale used the PIVOT program to recharge Dial-A-Doctor.
Households are increasing their online shopping activities and looking to support local - will they be able to find your business?
Tune into RTRFM’s ‘Taking Care of Business’ program to hear up to date small business advice from the SBDC team.
Gavin Barnes, the owner of Tech Window in Busselton, tell us how he was doing business differently during the coronavirus pandemic.
From filming wildlife documentaries to live-streaming funerals - we learn how filmmakers Riggs Australia pivoted their business during COVID-19.
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...
On a national and local front, there are strong signs of economic and business recovery as we head towards the end of a challenging year. Two publications released over the past month report very positive signs of recovery for our small business sector in WA. On a national level, the Small Business Counts report was released by the Australian Small...