Free or low-cost help for small businesses in WA.
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/
