Small Business Development Corporation WA

29/05/2026

Are you ready to take your business to the next level with AI? 🚀

Level Up: AI for Small Business is a practical four part series designed to help small business owners understand, use and apply AI in a meaningful way.

Across four sessions, you’ll build your knowledge step by step from the fundamentals through to using AI for marketing and business growth.

This series is offered on demand, so you can go at your own pace. You’ll also receive a range of resources and tools to help you implement what you’ve learned in your business.

Find out more and secure your place: https://bit.ly/sbdc-levelup

28/05/2026

WA Government 2026-27 budget: the small business lens 🔍

Small Business Commissioner Saj Abdoolakhan contributes to the conversation on the WA Government's 2026-27 State Budget, looking beyond the headline measures to see which items are set to create economic opportunities throughout the small business supply chain.

"Because small businesses are such an interwoven part of our economy, contributing around a third of employment in Western Australia and embedded in the supply chain of almost every industry, I believe that the 2026-27 WA budget does open up opportunities for SMEs."

"There are some big ticket, future focused items in this year’s budget that will lay the groundwork for ensuring economic opportunities for small businesses into the future."

Read the Commissioner's analysis: https://bit.ly/4fcH7XU

27/05/2026

When an epic overseas trip in 2012 sparked an idea for a side hustle, Josephine, her husband Vince and business partner Michael embraced their entrepreneurial sides by importing and selling unique luxury tiles.

Initially targeting qualified tilers for commercial projects, the team started selling out of a shipping container. They soon realised they had a knack for selecting tiles that the people of Perth loved.

Having identified a lucrative gap in the market, their side hustle quickly took over their lives and they soon quit their jobs to pursue LUXE ceramics full time. After a few years of working on the business, the trio leased their first retail space in 2015 and started selling their tiles to residential and commercial interior designers and builders.

Read Josephine’s small business story: https://bit.ly/3Po4SC0

26/05/2026

Whether you’re new to business or looking to grow, there’s an SBDC workshop to support you during June.

Learn how to level up your business with AI, navigate changes to the NDIS, create a risk management plan and improve your marketing with practical, expert led sessions designed for every stage of business.

All workshops are $20 or less and tailored for WA small business owners!

Seats are limited, so book now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3hNUgXI

22/05/2026

New to business? Find it easier to learn in person rather than online?

We’ll be hosting our free Starting a Business workshop in person on Tuesday, 16 June in the Perth CBD.

Find out more and secure your place: https://bit.ly/4sRrsBM

20/05/2026

After returning to their south west roots, Julie and Wayne May purchased the Nannup Caravan Park in 2018 - and what followed is a story of resilience, reinvention, and growth.

With support from the Small Business Development Corporation, the business not only survived the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, but since then has grown significantly and maximised opportunities around Nannup's new cycling infrastructure.

Hear Julie's story about how they have built a thriving destination in the south west town.

19/05/2026

From 1 July, Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism reforms will be expanding to businesses in the following industries:
🏘️Real estate professionals, such as agents, buyer’s agents and property developers
💎Dealers in precious metals, stones and products (including jewellers)
📐Conveyancers
⚖️ Lawyers
🧮 Accountants
💼Trust and company service providers

Will your business be impacted?

Discover what the changes mean will mean for your business and the steps you may need to take:

New Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing reforms come into effect from 1 July 2026. Here’s what that might mean for your business.

18/05/2026

Have you been wondering how the Federal Government’s instant asset write-off may benefit your business?

As part of the 2026 Federal Budget, the $20,000 instant asset write-off is set to become a permanent tax scheme for small business owners to access.

Here's a quick rundown on the instant asset write-off and whether it’s something you should take advantage of: https://bit.ly/3POPrmi

15/05/2026

Applications open: 2026 Curtin Ignition Program

Curtin Ignition is an intensive training program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and corporate innovators to trial and prepare their business idea for the commercial market.

The full time, week long program allows you to dive into practical learning sessions, expert clinics, and mentoring, gaining invaluable advice and support from industry leaders.

There are a number of scholarships for the program available and applications are now open.

Find out more: https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/professional-development/executive-education/ignition

14/05/2026

🔔Download your SBSCH records by 30 June

The Australian Taxation Office's Small Business Super Clearing House (SBSCH) service will be retired from 1 July 2026.

The ATO is encouraging users to download their records from the SBSCH prior to 9:59pm WST on 30 June 2026. This will ensure you have the information required to meet any future audit, employee queries or business requirements.

Visit the ATO website for instructions on how to download your records from the SBSCH (link in comments).