Welcome to issue 16 of Crash Towing Industry News.
Our regular newsletters provide important updates about the crash towing industry reforms including legislative changes that may affect how you operate.
On 10 January 2025, new requirements for crash towing came into effect. This week, we’re sharing important information about how the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) can support your business.
SBDC is a government agency that offers a range of free advice and low-cost services to support small businesses throughout Western Australia.
What support is available?
Financial support:
The SBDC aids with various financial issues for small businesses such managing your business finances, business finance and loans, small business grants, financial planning, providing credit to customers, tax requirements, tax reporting requirements, tax deductions and concessions, and debt recovery.
For more information on financial support, please visit their website at Finance | Small Business Development Corporation.
Business development:
The SBDC also offers a large amount of assistance through programs for the development of your business such as starting and growing your business, business structures and planning, work health and safety, marketing and digital tools, networking and events, outsourcing and professional services, advisory services, workshops, and through templates, tool and guides.
The SBDC can provide assistance if you want to change how you are running your business.
For more information on business development assistance, please visit their website at Business information | Small Business Development Corporation.
Additional programs and resources:
There are plenty of additional programs and resources such as the propelling your business program, the Small Business Development Fund (SBDF), dispute resolutions and mediations, and dealing with commercial tenancy issues, and the small business commissioner who helps resolve business disputes and advocates on behalf of the sector to all levels of government.
Contact information
For more information on how to contact them, visit their website Contact us | Small Business Development Corporation or call them on (08) 6552 3300.
Join us at an industry information session
DoT has conducted several information sessions to support the commencement of the Towing Services Act 2024, its supporting regulations, and associated activities.
Future information sessions will be based on industry demand. To express your interest in attending a future session in Perth, Peel, regional areas or online, please register your interest by completing the form below
Contact us
If you are unable to locate the information you require on our website, please submit your enquiry below or contact us on (08) 9320 4111 between 8 am to 4.30 pm weekdays.
