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By Rebecca Williss August 23, 2025
Too many strategic plans end up forgotten. Learn how to create a focused, practical plan that drives momentum, accountability and measurable results.
By Jenna van Nierop August 22, 2025
Households, businesses and community groups can now access discounts of around 30% on solar battery systems under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
By Jenna van Nierop August 22, 2025
Funding of up to $7,000 is available through the Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant to support ideas, causes and visions in rural industries and communities.
Small Business Growth Grants
By Jenna van Nierop August 12, 2025
Get up to $10,000 in WA Small Business Growth Grants to fund professional services that boost performance, sustainability, and profitability.
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By Jenna van Nierop July 28, 2025
Applying for a Local Government Fund (LCF) grant? Read our expert tips to boost your chances of success. Learn how to select the right grant, meet eligibility, and avoid common traps.
By Jenna van Nierop July 28, 2025
Support is available for Aboriginal-owned businesses in WA through the 2025 LCF Aboriginal Business Round. Access up to $50K to strengthen your capability and compete for major government and private sector contracts.
By Jenna van Nierop July 28, 2025
Supports small businesses across regional and metropolitan WA to access expert advice to build resilience and sustainability, competitiveness, scale and export preparedness into their operations. Applications close 26 August 2025. Up to $20,000 per business, with 50:50 co-contribution, is available to access professional services with up to two vouchers under five categories; Business Planning Manufacturing for Business Growth (including transition to manufacturing for producers, HACCP, process engineering and automation) Sales and Marketing (including e-commerce, marketing strategy, customer relationship management system design, export market development and re-branding) Financial Health (including succession planning, pitch decks, and other investment planning) Environmental Sustainability and Social Responsibility (including net zero planning, waste water management plans, sustainable packaging design, and ESG). Vouchers will be provided to competitive WA businesses that meet the eligibility criteria and whose business development objectives are most closely aligned with the State Government’s objectives including: Growing and diversifying the State’s economy Future jobs and skills Stronger, safer communities Investing in climate action Investing in the regions Eligible small businesses will be required to: Be a food or beverage manufacturer for all voucher categories, or a food producer intending to transition to food or beverage manufacturing Have an annual sales turnover of between $100,000 and $50 million Have products and markets with the potential for growth, or are facing a known sustainability issue Provide evidence of a business plan (if no evidence can be provided, only the business planning category is available) Provide a quote from your selected professional services provider, and have confirmed they are able to split the invoice between your business and the department for the quoted work Have a current Australian Business Number, be located in WA, have operated for a minimum of 18 months and be incorporated in Australia with non tax-exempt status. Click here to view full funding guidelines on the provider's website. Smith Thornton subscribes to a grant search provider and can help you prepare your grant application. If you have any questions our Business Services Advisor Jenna van Nierop will be happy to assist. You can email her at jennav@smiththornton.com.au or call her on 9842 5155.
By Jenna van Nierop July 28, 2025
Are you a WA-based business supplying to major projects? The 2025 LCF Supplying Key Projects Round offers up to $50K in funding to help boost your capability in key sectors like mining, energy and defence.
By Jenna van Nierop July 28, 2025
The 2025 LCF Regional Supplier Round offers up to $20K in funding for regional WA businesses looking to build supply capacity and secure new contract opportunities.
By Jenna van Nierop July 28, 2025
Get up to $20K in funding to support ISO and other standards certification. The 2025 LCF Standards Compliance Round helps WA businesses strengthen risk management and performance.
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