If your business has been affected by a skills or labour shortage, here are some ways you can take action to keep your business thriving. One of the many ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the shortage of skilled or available workers across many industries. Some workers may have changed careers or industries, others may have moved...
An overview of all of our information on starting and growing a business - steps to starting, essential skills, business planning, licences and permits, business structures, business names and more.
An overview of the work we do at the SBDC. This includes a summary of our services, advocating for small business and our Small Business Friendly initiatives.
An overview of all of our people information. This includes employer obligations, recruiting and managing staff and industrial relations systems.
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...
Business owners who constantly learn new skills will be the ones who adapt best in a changing environment
Find out what Western Australian business owners have said are the most important things they have learnt about running a business.
Announced on 29 March 2022, the Federal Budget provides a range of support programs to help small business owners drive economic growth and employment as the country emerges from the pandemic. Here is an overview of the main announcements that are likely to have an impact on small businesses. Tax related measures Skills and Training Boost Provides...
When jeweller Julianne Karavitis relocated from Melbourne to Kalgoorlie, she saw an opportunity to launch a niche fine jewellery design. With the help of the SBDC’s Business Local team, Julianne has turned her love of jewellery into a vibrant business with a positive impact on her local community. Turning a passion into a thriving business is a...
We’ve all been there at some point, unhappy at work and looking for a career change, or just wanting to make a go of it on your own. Starting a new business is a big deal. To help you decide if your business idea could work, we’ve put together some thought starters to get your head (and idea) in the right space. Is there a demand? If you think your...
Reaching out to the SBDC for advice was the key to helping Elizabeth Lang from Diversity Focus make the right decisions during her business journey. Diversity Focus is a research, consultancy and training business that was established in 2017, inspired by the vision to create a more equitable and inclusive world. Founder Elizabeth Lang said that...
While small business is often an alternative to working for someone else, starting a business while still employed can be an attractive option. You might think that starting a small business is an all or nothing choice - you are either employed or working for yourself. But in today’s ‘gig economy’, starting a business in addition to your main...