Services on offer at the Small Business Centre South West Metro

Access to IBIS Business Information Reports

Research on your IBIS reports are detailed industry reports on a range of industry sectors. They are most valuable when undertaking secondary market business venture.

Business acquisition assistance

If you are looking at purchasing a business the SBC can provide you with some guidance on some of the issues you need to address prior to making a decision.

Business Innovation Development Scheme (BIDS) brokerage

The Business Innovation Development Scheme (BIDS) has been developed to allow eligible Western Australian small businesses, and people wishing to commercialise an invention or new technology, to access private-sector advice and expertise; and through the provision of a BIDS financial contribution, to partially offset the cost of accessing this assistance. A key objective of the program is to facilitate the transfer of skills from the Consultant(s) to the Client, so that they can better understand the process of commercialising an invention or new technology and apply these skills again in the future.

Business Planning Assistance

Business Planning is essential before you start a business or expand a venture. The SBC can provide you with an outline and guide you through the process of preparing one.

Cash Flow Planning

Need help with understanding your cash flow? The SBC can guide you through the process of establishing your own cash flow budget.

Employee/Employer Guidance and Information

If you are planning to take on your first employee then there is a myriad of State and Federal Regulations you will need to consider. We can help you with information on the type of issues you will need to address.

Export/Import Guidance and Information

Looking at import or export? We can help identify the key issues you will need to address prior to engaging in these activities. Financial Benchmark Information The SBC has access to Benchmark information which can help you compare your business to those in the same industry.

Free Business Counselling

The SBC provides one-on-one guidance, counselling and assistance to people wishing to start a venture or expand an already operating one. General Taxation Information Whilst we can not provide taxation advice we have a broad range of information which can help you to understand your basic taxation obligations.

Government Regulations Information

The SBC has access to a database of all State, Federal and some local government licences that may have an impact on small business. They can also be accessed on line at http://www.licence.sbdc.com.au. If you need some help in understanding your obligations under the licenses we can help also.

GST Guidance and Information

The SBC can provide you with basic information and guidance on GST related issues. Information on Government and Non Government Assistance Programs There are a myriad of programs which you may be able to access to assit with the establishment or growth of your business. The SBC can help identify which ones may be applicable to you in your business.

Market Research assistance and information

Market Research is an essential prerequisite to preparing a workable and practical business plan. We explain how to do it and where to get the information from.

Marketing strategy development

Marketing of your products and services is essential for you to make the most of your business. The SBC can provide you with practical and realistic guidance on how to put together an appropriate marketing strategy.

Problem solving

Got a problem in your business? Sometimes it just helps to talk to an individual third party. We can help in this regard. Referrals to specialist advisers We are not experts in every field of small businesses and sometimes we will need to impartially refer you to local specialist advisers.