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Servicing our local area
Established in 1903, 121 years ago the KBCCI continues to pride itself on representing the business community with a strong and well-informed voice. KBCCI, strives to provide a service to their members and the community by playing a leading role in the promotion and development of the region while connecting local businesses to engage business relationships in our City.
Membership of the KBCCI provides numerous value-added benefits including opportunities to develop, promote and recognise your business and people.
The Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber (GABC) is a community initiative that supports local Aboriginal business by increasing commercial visibility and thereby providing greater opportunities in the major industries of the Goldfields-Esperance region.
The Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (GEDC) fosters an environment of collaboration, for the benefit of the region, and works across government and industry to capture and deliver positive social and economic initiatives and opportunities. Through our partnerships and regional intelligence, we ensure Government has a clear understanding of the region’s potential and economic needs.
Servicing our state
Business Foundations provides businesses in Western Australia with business advice, workshops and office space to help them build and develop sustainable businesses. They use business advisers who understand the challenges small and medium businesses face in Western Australia.
The business advisers have a range of business skills and experience across the private, public and academia sectors and aim to assist new and existing businesses through a range of low-cost services and advice. They have offices located in Fremantle, Balcatta and Crawley.
CORE is Australia’s first innovation hub for the resources sector. They have established Australia’s largest national ecosystem for suppliers, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry to connect and collaborate on innovative solutions across mining, resources, energy, defence and space sectors.
The Waalitj Hub is here to assist the Indigenous business sector thrive. We provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people wanting to start, grow or sustain their businesses.
With their in-house business coaching – plus direct access to independent, professional support – they inspire and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to build their business capability.
The core purpose of Business Station is to help small businesses thrive. They facilitate, encourage and promote economic development across WA, QLD and NT by enabling and supporting the establishment, growth and ultimate success of new and small businesses.
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has a team of experienced business advisers who provide free information, advice and guidance to business intenders and those already operating a small business in Western Australia. The SBDC also provides commercial tenancy advice and support to resolve business disputes. The SBDC is Australia's oldest agency in providing support to small business.
A not-for-profit member driven organisation made up of individual regional Chambers and Business Associations all over this state. With 41 regional Chambers and Business Associations as members representing over 7000 member businesses, RCCIWA ensures that business communities in regional WA are connected to each other and are being heard by those who make the decisions.
Their role is to promote, develop and support all regional Chambers and Business Associations, provide a voice for business in regional Western Australia and act as a conduit for information and advocacy.
IMG offer personal, ongoing support to new and existing Aboriginal businesses with contract acquisition, strategy development, goal setting and tracking.
IMG also facilitate opportunities for Aboriginal businesses by assisting governments, corporations and NGOs who want to engage them by providing participation strategies and business management services to connect with the community. Their focus is creating Aboriginal businesses today that will support the communities of tomorrow.
Servicing our country
Many Rivers helps people to start and grow their own small business. They help you take the business take the first step, and the next one, and the next one.
There is no cost to get their support thanks to our generous partners, and we need to make sure we’re supporting people that need our help the most.
SBMS Experienced Business Mentors are part of the Small Business Mentoring Service. SBMS is an incorporated not-for-profit association that started its journey in 1986 with just 14 members. Today there are around 150 Mentors, both male and female, who have the skills and experience to help small businesses.
ICN Gateway is Australia's largest business networking platform. In an increasingly competitive market, ICN Gateway gives you access to a sophisticated business network that helps boost your business, with an immediate connection to billions of dollars' worth of project opportunities.
The Australian Tax Office is the principal revenue collection agency of the Australian Government.
Their role is to effectively manage and shape the tax and superannuation systems that support and fund services for Australians, including collecting revenue, administering the goods and services tax (GST) on behalf of the Australian states and territories.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is Australia’s financial markets conduct regulator. ASIC is responsible for promoting a fair, transparent and efficient financial system for all.
ASIC regulates the conduct of Australian companies, financial markets, financial services organisations (including banks, life and general insurers and superannuation funds) and professionals who deal in and advise on investments, superannuation, insurance, deposit-taking and credit. ASIC is also responsible for authorisations to operate in industries it regulates.
Free online business tools
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Business development - staying connected
Local and regional business groups work hard to promote local business communities. Show your support and reap the benefits by becoming a member.
- Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA
Business planning and development resources
Many banks have tools information on their websites eg: Commonwealth / ANZ Bank
Small Business Development Corporation
- General Business Advice inc. Tax, Marketing, HR advice
- Business templates, guides and tools supplied online
Business grant funding options
There are many grants available for Small business. Here are a couple of sites to start your search
Indigo Gold Funding List - A subscribe for free to General or Small Grant funding list
Government Grants
- AusIndustry (Federal)
Increasing business visibility