Partner Sites:

UKBA: UK Business Advisors - a nationwide group of business advisors operating on a regional basis as well as sector and skill specific.

IUBA: Into UK Business Advisors -  a UK group of business advisors specialising in companies wishing to expand their business into the UK

Useful Links:

Institute for Independent Business   (IIB) - International accreditation body for senior business executives from a broad range of business backgrounds. 

Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia (CCI WA) - Offers a range of services and representation specifically for small businesses including information and advice on all manner of HR and employee relations issues.

Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) - Western Australian State Government agency focused on the development of the small business sector.

AusIndustry  - Australian Government programs and grants for Australian businesses 

Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) – Australian Government agency that assists Australians with export and international business.

Kalamunda Chamber of Commerce- Chamber of Commerce for the Kalamunda Shire of the Perth Hills, Western Australia

WA GAS EXPLOSION HURTS SMALL BUSINESS

The effects of the gas explosion on Varanus Island are already being felt by businesses across the State, and it is unlikely that any business will avoid a negative flow-on. At the very least, the laying-off of construction and mining workers will lead to a reduction of demand across all sectors. It will be several months before supplies are fully re-stated and all business owners are encouraged to review their operations to assess what future effects may be experienced. Early remedial action may save costs and avoid lost production over the coming months.

Small Business Minister Margaret Quirk has issued a press release encouraging small business owners to curb their energy use saying that although supply would resume, at least partially within two months, some businesses - especially those in the mining, resource and building sectors - were already feeling the pinch.

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