Small Business

Record breakingWA doubles investors in crowdfunding to raise $3.7m

The number of WA investors in equity crowdfunding is on track to double this year, while the volume of funds raised since 2019 has jumped by over a third amid growing awareness of the market.

Danielle Le Messurier

Back in businessBorder changes ‘early Christmas present’ for businesses

WA businesses are gearing up to tap much-needed Eastern States workers, and retailers are hoping for a Christmas spending boost, when the harder border with NSW and Victoria comes down next week.

Meilin Chew

Roster redoNew app to fix pandemic roster problems

A WA tech company backed by Microsoft has created an app to help businesses manage their employees more efficiently.

Kate Purnell

Optimistic outlookWA small businesses look to expand as confidence grows

WA small business owners are feeling optimistic about the future as the state continues to make up ground lost during the pandemic.

Meilin Chew

Raw ambitionWomen work at busting the ‘E’ myth

WA business owners are busting the myth that women leave traditional nine-to-five roles to start their own venture for ‘lifestyle reasons’.

Meilin Chew

Innovation boostEntrepreneurs add clout to WA fledglings

WA’s peak industry body for start-ups has enlisted the help of leading entrepreneurs to shape the long-term strategy and attract more funding to the burgeoning sector.

Danielle Le Messurier

Retail crisisZomp to shut after COVID stomping

WA shoe retailer Zomp is shutting up shop after almost five decades in business as the list of retail companies ravaged by the coronavirus crisis continues to grow.

Kate Purnell

Tech changesWA businesses urged to prepare for tech disruption

WA’s workforce could be left vulnerable and ill-prepared by the impact of technology, including the effects of automation, warns a new study.

Meilin Chew

Shopping blitzBlack Friday frenzy set to get local tills ringing

While global sales deals from the bigger players are set to dominate the retail space in coming days, the event is growing rapidly among local, smaller independent WA retailers.

Meilin Chew

HEY, PIG SPENDERSFears Christmas hams could be in short supply

West Australians have been urged to get in quick this year to secure their Christmas hams amid fears they will quickly trotter off shelves this holiday season.

Jenne Brammer

Road to recoveryTime for WA businesses to step up to aid recovery

There has never been a more important time for WA businesses to ‘step up where they can and create jobs’ said Minderoo Foundation and Tattarang investment group boss Andrew Hagger.

Meilin Chew

Contract winRobots to join forces on battlefield

Australian soldiers in battle will be able to call on robots to perform tasks and deliver crucial supplies with the deployment of a Perth-based company’s technology.

Kate Purnell

War chestIAG raises $750m ahead of virus business claims

A court ruling that insurers will have to pay out COVID-19-related business interruption policies could lead to a tsunami of claims.

Rebecca Le May

JINGLE TILLSWA shoppers filling their own stockings this Christmas

Retailers are hoping a surge in ‘self-gifting’ among cashed-up West Aussies will help lift the State out of its economic funk this holiday season.

Caitlyn Rintoul & Anthony Keane

Improved systemGovt plan to help WA businesses win contract work

The State Government has launched a new initiative to improve clarity on planned infrastructure projects and help smaller companies secure more work.

Kate Purnell

Retirement savingsSuper rise a deterrent for hiring: Carnell

Making a decision now on whether to hike compulsory super contributions would be a ‘mistake’, says the small business ombudsman.

Danielle Le Messurier

Stocks dropInsurers hit by court’s COVID claim ruling

A court in NSW has ruled insurers could not deny pandemic-related claims, creating the possibility of huge costs for insurers.

Steven Deare

Bling thingsWA power couple’s daycare empire not just child’s play

INSIDER: ‘People think we are showing off, or we should be a bit more private. But I think no, we should be an inspiration to others — if you work hard, these are things you can have.’

Krystal Sanders

Lockdown fearsNew SA virus restrictions spook WA businesses

As South Australia enters a six-day lockdown, some WA businesses have warned a similar move here could be the nail in the coffin.

Meilin Chew

Cha-ching!Retailers confident of Christmas spending blow-out

Limited travel options and continued government subsidies are set to push retail sales for the festive season beyond $50 billion, a 5 per cent increase on last year.

Aaron Bunch

Taxman’s rebukePerth carpooling app’s tax claims hit ATO roadblock

The Australian Taxation Office has disputed claims by the Perth founder of new carpooling app ReddyRide that most drivers won’t have to declare income tax.

Danielle Le Messurier

Sustainable boostJobs bonanza up for grabs if WA goes green

Creating a “green” State would be a jobs bonanza for WA and add $16 billion to the local economy, while also shrinking its environmental footprint, a new report reveals.

Meilin Chew

Reddy to rollPerth carpooling app set to slash journey fares

The Perth founder of a carpooling app that promises to offer trips for almost a quarter of the price of an Uber wants to raise $1.5 million to get the technology off the ground.

Danielle Le Messurier