Small Business

Unemployment in the Mandurah region rocketed up 11.1 percentage points in five months, making it the highest in Australia.

The state government has announced $2 million in grants under the latest iteration of the Local Capability Fund for Western Australia's small businesses.

Mum’s chilli recipe has become a growing business for the founder of The Devil’s Tears, who has sealed a state-wide supply deal with Coles.

Hockeyroo Lily Brazel has used the time spent in isolation to focus on her ethical sportswear business.

The growth of Western Australia’s startup culture during the past decade has empowered a fresh generation of young business hopefuls to forge new pathways.

After losing a forecasted $1.2 million over the past 10 weeks, Bodhi J co-founder Danny Taylor couldn’t be happier that the state will enter the third stage of eased coronavirus restrictions tomorrow.

Premier Mark McGowan is maintaining a cautious approach to opening up Western Australia’s regional borders, saying the state government has no firm date on when this will occur.

Perth startup KeepSpace has found its e-commerce packaging services in demand as government restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 cause retail stores and hospitality venues to close.

Multinational accounting firm RSM says thousands of small businesses across the country are likely to collapse as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as government stimulus packages fail to address the financial challenges faced by a large number of affected operators.