Small Business

SMEs battling cash-flow shortages, survey shows

Cash is the lifeblood of small to medium enterprises but nearly a quarter report that in the past year cash-flow shortages have threatened their survival.

Veteran retailer best-dressed for survival

Christine King was 18 when she decided to steer away from a nursing career and forge a path in the rag trade, a move that set her up for a 45-year long retail career.

New service launched to resolve business disputes

The state government has launched a new dispute resolution service for small business, following the appointment of Small Business Commissioner David Eaton.

OccuMED responds to growth in mining sector

THE increasing needs of mining companies and their staff for a range of support services in Western Australia has led to new opportunities for employment and growth in a number of sectors.

Pilbara Access builds on resources support

IT’S almost five years to the day since Pilbara Access began as a five-man operation, providing specialist-scaffolding services to the mining industry based out of Newman. 

Business confidence ebbs: Sensis

Confidence among small and medium businesses took a backward step in the March quarter, a quarterly survey by information management firm Sensis found.

Fair Work review

SMALL businesses have less than three weeks to prepare submissions to a long-awaited review of the federal government’s workplace relations laws.

Three Birds in the hand for success

When Erica Ormsby and her sister and fellow foodie Andrea Mason first talked about launching their own fine foods label it was always as the first step in realising their dream of running their own food store.

WA appoints first small business commissioner

David Eaton has been appointed Western Australia’s first Small Business Commissioner to provide a low-cost alternative dispute resolution service. Small business minister Simon O’Brien made the announcement today, saying this was a landmark occasion for small business in WA.

Regional work provides post-GFC bounce

NOT many SMEs can boast almost 80 years in business, but for AJ Cochrane and Sons managing director Stephen Cochrane it’s all about continuing the legacy and reputation of the painting business established by his grandfather. 

Micromine takes software solutions global

Founded in Perth in 1986, software developer Micromine has grown from a three-person operation to more than 235 staff globally, with offices in 18 of the world’s major mineral producing capitals.

Hawkers get back to business with Medic

MEDIC Technology International directors Michael and Shirley Hawker are proof that it’s never too late to get involved in a new business venture.

Present Group makes a break with the past

Brian Grimmer has bounced back since the fallout of the GFC.

BG&E balances local, international books

ENGINEERS Peter Bruechle, Norm Gilchrist and Ernie Evans formed BG&E in Perth, starting with just eight staff.

Ngarda takes it up to the competition

DAN Tenardi has been busy in the five months since he joined Ngarda Civil and Mining as CEO, having already launched a new arm of the business and working on plans to expand the company’s services to the east coast.

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