Government advisory support for founders and entrepreneurs

Whether you’re fixing someone’s taps, installing a air conditioner or developing the next app to change the world, you’ve all got one thing in common – being self-employed.

While it’s exhilarating to be able to follow your passion, working for yourself also means needing to understand the essentials of running a business; how to charge customers, finding the right business licences and registrations, protecting your IP, leasing business premises etc.

The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has been around for more than thirty years, helping thousands of budding entrepreneurs just like you across hundreds of industries to start and grow their businesses. Join us at this introductory session to find out more about the impartial, practical advice (and it’s all free) our experienced business advisers can provide. While there is a wealth of start-up information available online, sometimes you really need a face-to-face conversation with someone to help you navigate the way.

Grab yourself a coffee and come and watch an interesting presentation and talk to some interesting people from in and around the startup scene.

Presenter Bio

Andrew Maurice, Project Coordinator, Industry Link - Small Business Development Corporation

Andrew Maurice is an organisational and business development professional with a vast experience in helping organisations to grow, across a wide range of industries. With specialised skills in marketing, strategic planning and human resource management, Andrew has a broad breadth of understanding across the full business spectrum.

Andrew is currently a business adviser and program coordinator for Industry Link for the Small Business Development Corporation, as well as a lecturer in small business at Curtin University, a business broker and a management consultant.

Andrew holds a Masters of Business Administration and is a member of the Chief Executives Development Organisation, and a local government councillor.