SBDC. Free advice. Great for commercial real estate advice, and resolving disputes. Also check out their workshop list and online templates. Funded by the WA Government.
https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/business-advisory-serviceDigital Solutions. Five hours of expert advice on anything digital for your small business, for only $110 (possibly free if receiving Centrelink payment or need a financial hardship fee waiver). Federally funded program.
https://www.boss.asn.au/digital-solutions-1-1-adviceSelf-Employment Assistance. Free access to coaching and training courses.
https://www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/individuals/coaching/providers/search?providerType=SEA6 Many Rivers. Free coaching for small businesses who have indigenous owners or who come from a low-income household, plus micro loans available to help the business get started.
https://manyrivers.org.au/about-usSpacecubed / Meshpoints. Funded by LotteryWest and others. Check out the Accelerator programs and events.
https://spacecubed.com/programs/pre-acceleratorYour local councils. Have a look in their Small Business section and see what programs they have to help small businesses. Often include grants and workshops.
https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/our-work/small-business-friendly-local-governmentsBusiness Associations. Check out your local business association - they will have local networking events and can act as an advocate for you with the local council if you need any help.
Activate. Rent-free (but you still need to pay for Outgoings and utilities) spaces for six months, activating empty premises. Website is a bit meh, better to follow them on Facebook.
https://www.activateperth.com.au/welcomePop Up Shop. List of pop-up spaces available, such as in malls and independent shops. Link to search for spaces seems to be down, so I’ve asked them for a working link.
https://www.popupshopup.com.au/List of Markets. Not a comprehensive list, but a good start.
https://www.destinationperth.com.au/things-to-do/shopping/weekend-markets/ StartUp WA. Mainly aimed at enterprises with huge growth potential, but still worth a look.
https://www.startupwa.org/government-grantsCapital Raising. Worth checking out if you have a high-growth business and in need of capital / seed funding.
https://spacecubed.com/capitalSpacetoCo. Database of rooms / spaces for hire by the hour and day, including local councils who often have spaces available (e.g. for workshops) for as little as $10 / hour.
https://www.spacetoco.com/spaces/perth-wa-australiaWA Innovation Calendar. I check this monthly for interesting events, grants and expos.
https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/
Free or low-cost help for small businesses in WA.
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