Small Business

Referrals will get you business, but they won't come unless you earn them.

Two Karratha businesswomen believe cheaper commercial rents are vital to ensuring the sustainable growth of small businesses as part of a plan to diversify the Pilbara's economy.

The Snaptch app allows models and other creative professionals to showcase their portfolio and social media presence to the industry.

It may provide little comfort, but if you can't get through to the buyer, rest assured … you're not alone.

What started as a mishap with an old bow tie has turned into a successful startup business for two young Perth businessmen.

Perth-based tech startup Resource Governance International is seeking to change the way mining companies report their resources and reserves, launching a $3 million capital raising to commercialise software it hopes will become the industry standard.

Mineler aims to become the global platform for mining people to bid for work and supply contracts, connect with colleagues and share industry knowledge. Members create their own mining industry-specific CV, which is targeted to companies in their field and showcases their on-site experience. Users can then place bids for work contracts on mining projects.

A commitment by Prime Minister Tony Abbott has done little to allay uncertainty about the extent of a promised tax cut to small business.

eKarma is a social enterprise e-commerce platform enabling buyers not only to secure deals and discounts, but also donate to their favourite charity. eKarma gives away 50 per cent of its commissions to the charity selected by the shopper. eKarma's mission is to raise funds for charities through ‘conscious consumerism'.

A cycle-tracking website and app with management and coordination tools. Find like-minded cyclists, routes, and track your own performance on leader boards. Cycle stores can use it as a community hub to engage their local customers.

Two local businesses are proving that manufacturing still has a future in Western Australia, with quality and reliability providing an edge in two very different markets.

Western Australian startup Sealz has patented an innovation that converts sunglasses into sealed goggles at the click of a button.

6Q is designed to boost company culture, improve communications and productivity through an easy to use web app.

Perth-based financial services firm Kikka Capital has partnered with a US financial technology firm to launch an Australian-first online lending platform aimed at small to medium-sized businesses,

Access to information is greater now than at any time in history, so are you learning at least one new thing every day to help you in you personal and business lives?

An all-female plumbing business, the Plumbettes, is set to expand its operations from its Brisbane base into Western Australia.

Perth franchise group Quick Colour Print has gone into liquidation, adding to a string of Western Australian business collapses this month, including two substantial construction contractors and a

A scenario-based interactive tool that provides ongoing insight into employees' mental health and wellbeing.

A well communicated, compelling message will put you ahead of most of your competitors. Have you got one?

An iPad app that helps children (or people with learning difficulties) to read. Friendly Phonics is a unique concept around correctly drawing letters and revealing exclusive, hand-painted artwork. The encouragement of repetition is the key to how it works.

Getting out there and meeting people is still the best way to grow your professional network, and your sales.

Perth entrepreneur Michael O'Hanlon is surely the envy of many hip hop fans, not only meeting US rapper Ghostface Killah, but becoming his business partner in the process.​

An employer-employee matchmaking system. Snappy Recruit connects businesses that have vacancies directly with jobseekers experienced in the sector; the process of getting a job vacancy directly to the right people can take less than 30 minutes.

Getting a step ahead of your competitors means starting work earlier and working harder than they do.

Small businesses in the resources sector, which have traditionally relied on reputation and word-of-mouth to secure work, are dipping their toe in a growing pool of SMEs embracing sophisticated online marketing.

An app for property tenants, allowing users to check their rights and responsibilities, upload photos of the tenancy and set reminders among other features.

A solid belief in your company and what it offers is essential if you want to get your message across.

Reducing the effort and frustration of contractors attending a site, while mitigating risk.

Don't waste time, don't procrastinate, focus on your sales mission – all simple rules to ensure you achieve your goals … but so often overlooked.

Perth's small bar revolution is expected to extend into the east end of the CBD, driven by a wave of major commercial and hotel developments.

Ninety-three per cent of the 260 liquor licence applications made in Western Australia since July 2007 have been approved, despite widespread industry condemnation over the amount of consideration

A proposed venue is offering punters the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a F1 racing simulator, while another aims to give patrons the chance to electronically emulate world darts champion Phil ‘The Power' Taylor, as Perth's small bar scene gets increasingly diverse.