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Pressure buildsCashflow impacts 80 pct of small business

A survey of more than 1200 small businesses has found almost half opted to close, move or seek rent relief to ease pressure, but almost all had cashflow issues.

Paul Osborne

investigation
investigation
‘Sleeping giant’CommentsPremium
investigation
‘Perfect storm’ creating nightmare WA worker shortfall

Border closures have led to a worker shortfall, leaving many desperate businesses in WA worrying about how they will fill the gaps.

Kim McDonald

Chill timeCommentsPremiumLocal coffee makers see cold brew sales climb

An unconventional way of drinking coffee is gathering steam among adventurous Millennials, opening the doors to a lucrative new market for brewers.

Kate Purnell

AUKUSSmall businesses hit hard in shock deal

Hundreds of small Aussie businesses have suffered a huge blow in government deal.

Helena Burke

Sustainable optionsPremiumSmall businesses ramping up eco-friendly practices

As consumer demand for sustainable products surge, traders like Zerocare say they are having to ramp up their eco-friendly practices in order to win over customers.

Kate Purnell

New marketPremiumZella DC takes micro data centres to Japan

Perth-based micro data centre manufacturer Zella DC is rolling out its machines in Japan through a new deal with Tokyo-listed network provider Internet Initiative Japan.

Kate Purnell

Politics‘Buy Australian’: Albo’s jobs pitch

Anthony Albanese has announced another jobs policy as the Labor Party gears up for the next federal election.

Helena Burke

Due diligencePremiumWA businesses warned to examine insurance policies

WA business owners have been warned to examine their insurance policies amid a sharp rise in premiums and gaps in cover.

Adrian Lowe

Job GrowthThe tradie jobs you can apply for now

A $300 million cash boost will see almost 10,000 new jobs open up in one of Australia’s largest employment sectors.

Helena Burke

COVID painsPremiumVictoria Park restaurant owner ‘fed up’

Christina Harding has owned one of Victoria Park’s most successful restaurants since 1993, but she’s starting to get fed up with the constant financial blows.

Erin Harwood

Report warningPremiumProperty prices hit small business lending

Rising property prices and a fall in the number of young people owning houses could be affecting the ability of emerging small business owners to borrow, according to a new report.

Adrian Lowe

Fresh digsPremiumSpin doc Hunter heads to Subi for new look

The Perth independent public relations firm now calls Subiaco home after leaving their West Perth haunt of five years.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Dress for successPremiumMicro events help put revenue in The Volte

The rise of “micro events” has seen Perth-based clothing rental startup The Volte’s revenue surge despite most of its usual customers being stuck in lockdowns.

Kate Purnell

Boosting confidencePremiumIndigenous artist calls for more business mentorships

Perth-based Indigenous artist Kevin Bynder says boosting business mentorship programs for Aboriginal-owned companies is key to ensuring they don’t miss out on work with corporate clients.

Kate Purnell

Equal opportunityPremiumIndigenous businesses plead for fairer partnership deal

The number of Indigenous-owned businesses is growing in WA but experts warn there is still a long road ahead to ensure their opportunities, particularly in joint ventures, are equal and sustainable.

Kate Purnell

show techPremiumRoll up with your e-tickets

A Perth startup has developed a digital ticketing system for the Royal Show as the annual event prepares to return after being forced to cancel amid COVID-19 restrictions last year.

Kate Purnell

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The West Australian exclusive
Closed BordersPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Tourism operators warn of open border hastiness

WA businesses are worried about losing the local Perth market if borders re-open too early, as the Prime Minister signals he hopes the State opens before Mark McGowan’s suggestion of next April.

Sarah Ison

skills shortagePremium‘Let the fully vaxxed into WA’

WA small businesses are calling for fully vaccinated Australians to be allowed entry into the State to help combat the skills crisis after being left disappointed by a lack of direction in the Budget.

Kate Purnell

CoronavirusTiny town 56km from CBD begs for freedom

Regional Victorians just outside of Melbourne are begging for freedom from lockdown as the blurred metro-country divide devastates tiny towns.

Rhiannon Tuffield

Covid-19Major bank changes its name

One of Australia’s big four banks has changed its name - and it’s taken inspiration from one thing.

Courtney Gould

Testing painPremiumD’Orsogna counts big cost of Vic COVID restrictions

D’Orsogna says production should be increasing in the lead up to Christmas, instead it must operate with 20 per cent fewer workers at its Melbourne facility because of COVID restrictions.

Jenne Brammer

Ready Player OnePremiumHow this growing Perth business grew from just a hobby

The game’s far from up for 1990s titles as millennials snap up games from their childhood, but they’re not the only customers at Perth’s vintage video game outlet (don’t call it a shop).

Adrian Lowe

From little thingsPremiumHow Richgro keeps innovating at age 105

The family that works together stays together, at least for this garden supplies business based in Perth. Tim Richards has just taken over from his father, Geoff, who took charge of Richgro in 1990.

Adrian Lowe

spending spreePremiumBig rebound in WA confidence

WA’s COVID-free status and all-time high workforce has helped consumer confidence rebound strongly.

Kate Purnell