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| | | Homebased business guides Find out about operating your business from home with these practical website guides. Tailored to the needs of different industries, see what permits, licences and approvals you may need, whether you're a beauty therapist, dog groomer or counsellor. | | Learn more |
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| | | Business welcome pack If you're operating a business in the City of Cockburn, then you'll want to explore our newly developed resource: Building business brilliance; your guide to thriving locally. This PDF document will give you a quick and easy overview of the resources and support available to you from the City. | | Download now |
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| | | Business news articles We're taking a deeper dive into the stories that are relevant to you with the launch of our business news. These articles feature interviews from local entrepreneurs, highlights from key events and resources for starting a business. If you have an idea for a future article, let us know at business@cockburn.wa.gov.au | | Read more |
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| | | | | Ignite your entrepreneurial dreams with a Curtin Ignition scholarship Ready to turn your business idea into a high-growth enterprise? Apply for one of the City's Ignition scholarships worth $3750 and join the week long program from 1-6 September. You'll hothouse your business idea alongside 90 WA innovators, investors, and mentors.
Last year’s scholarship winner, John-Paul Grosser, impressed the judges with his affordable housing idea for remote Indigenous communities, becoming one of the five finalists.
“It was an intense experience but it’s great for defining your idea and crystallising what you want to achieve,” he said. John-Paul’s ideas have now been patented and he’s on the road towards commercialisation. You can read more about his story and the transformation it created in this news article. Find out more about the scholarship on the City's website: Curtin Ignition Scholarship now open - City of Cockburn Please note - applications close 5 July. | | |
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| | | | | Is it time to strengthen your protection?
Enhancing your cyber security doesn’t have to be complicated. By implementing a few simple measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of common cyber threats in your business.
Join us for an interactive free online workshop on Tuesday 11 June from 10-12pm and learn simple strategies that will safeguard customer records, intellectual property, and client credit or debit card information.
You’ll leave with realistic, actionable steps to implement immediately in your workplace. | | |
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| | | | | Power-up your networking!
In the busy world of small business, your local network is there for support, advice and referrals. Power-up your connections on Wednesday 26 June from 9.30-11am with a dynamic speed networking event at the monthly Micro Business Networking group.
What is speed networking?
Speed networking is a fast-paced event designed to help you make new connections. You'll get the chance to meet everyone in the room in timed interactions that enable you to identify potential business opportunities, partnerships, or clients.
Speed networking brings lots of benefits: - Focused conversations – timed conversations make each interaction is more purposeful and productive
- Diverse connections – you never know what unexpected opportunities and collaborations may evolve
- Enhanced visibility - increase your business’s visibility within the local community
- Great use of time – use you time productively and meet everyone in the room!
Register to attend this popular and free event held the in the Success Library Conference room. Refreshments provided. | | |
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| | | Your ideas are valuable, are you protecting them? In today’s competitive landscape, intellectual property (IP) rights are critical for businesses, startups, and research organisations looking to commercialise their innovations. These rights not only protect your creations but also serve as powerful tools to advance your ideas into the market, ensuring you get the benefits of your hard work and ingenuity.
Intellectual property rights encompass a range of legal protections, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Recent data from the IP Report shows that the number of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia that hold patents has increased at 5 times the rate when compared to the number of SMEs in the economy, a pattern not observed for large organisations.
If you’re navigating the IP in your business, here are a range of resources that can help: Intellectual property rights are more than just legal protections, they are strategic assets that support the growth of your business. Your ideas are valuable, make sure they are well-protected for maximum impact.
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| | | | | Do you run pop-up events in your business? If you run events such as markets and festivals, then the proposed Temporary Events Policy may affect you. This policy aims to streamline the process for establishing regular events in Cockburn and reduce red tape. Key points of the draft policy include: - Low-frequency events (1-5 times a year) need public building approval and reservation with the City.
- High-frequency events (6+ times a year) require Development Approval and public building approval.
- All events must submit traffic, waste, and noise management plans, notify nearby residents, provide a bond for land degradation, and maintain public liability insurance.
If this impacts you, then tell us what you think by 4pm, Friday 12 July. To share your views on the draft policy visit: https://bit.ly/4e8VObA. |
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