Business Support Organisations

The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) offers assistance to small business owners including services such as providing information, advice and management education. Business licence information is also available. Free and confidential advice and guidance is available on all aspects of business. Workshops and seminars cater for starters, buyers and experienced operators. First Base is a specialist section for people going into business for the first time.             

Small Business Centre Peel                59 Reserve Drive MANDURAH WA 6210 Telephone (08) 9582 0022 Facsimile (08) 9582 0044 info@sbcpeel.com.au www.sbcpeel.com.au

SBDC Perth 553 Hay Street (corner Pier Street) PERTH WA 6000 Telephone (08) 9220 0222 1800 199 125 (WA country callers)

The CCI provides a range of services to members including employee relations and occupational health and safety support, training and skills development, resource projects information and economic research. The organisation operates the largest labour relations team in Australia and an international trade centre. CCI also develops policy and lobbies government on behalf of its members.

Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)        CCI Perth
Unit 4, 11 Davey Street                                                  180 Hay Street,
Mandurah WA 6210                                                        East Perth WA 6004
Telephone (08) 9581 3693                                               Telephone (08) 9365 7555
Facsimilie (08) 9586 3740                                               Facsimilie (08) 9365 7550
admin@peelcci.com.au
www.peelcci.com.au

BECs offer free practical business advice and support for new and existing businesses. This includes referral to specialist advisers, introductions to government departments and local established enterprises and advisers, business workshops, business information and assistance with problem solving. To locate your closest BEC contact the number below.

Small Business Development Corporation

553 Hay Street
PERTH WA 6000
Telephone (08) 9220 0222
1800 093 340 (WA country callers)  

Accountants can help you with your financial management. You should call either the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants Ph (08) 9481 5944 or the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ph (08) 9322 7999 for a referral.

AusIndustry provides access to government programs to support businesses that are doing research and development, exporting or developing import replacements, or supplying firms involved in international trade. For more information you should call the AusIndustry Hotline on Ph 132 846.

Industry Associations provide advice and assistance relevant to their industry. Examples of their groups include the Retail Traders Associations, Master Builders Association, Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers (Inc) amongst others. You should contact the Industry Association that best covers your business type.

Legal advice can be obtained through a solicitor by contacting the:
Law Society of Western Australia
PO Box Z5345
PERTH WA 6831
Tel: (08) 9322 7877
Fax: (08) 9322 7899
Email: info@lawsocietywa.asn.au

TAFE offers a variety of courses suitable for small business operators. For more information call the WA training information centre on Ph (08) 9325 9322.