Get Involved

Small Business Day is taking place on Saturday 26 October 2024.

It is a statewide movement. 

It is a ‘Think Small First’ event to raise awareness about small business in Western Australia.

It is about celebrating our passionate entrepreneurs, butchers, mechanics, artists, accountants, gardeners, interior designers, foodies, personal trainers (must stop… we could go on and on).

Our small businesses are at the heart of what makes our local communities great. We know, without small business, a community doesn’t thrive. Without small business, our economy would not survive. Small business are a huge part of our life.

They are the lifeblood of Western Australia. There are more than 225,000 small businesses in WA which encompasses a massive 97 per cent of ALL businesses in the state. Small businesses employ more than 40% of all private sector jobs in Western Australia.

Impressive right?

It’s time to celebrate these things and remind ourselves to think small first.

It’s a great time to get involved.

As a shopper

Think small first!

Step 1. On Saturday 26 October 2024 make the decision decision to do all your shopping at small businesses.

Step 2. Think beyond Saturday 26 October 2024!

The way we shop influences what is available to shop in. How do you normally shop? Small businesses keep the large and global corporations more competitive. When a small business disappears – so our diversity and variety.

We can’t afford that. Instead shopping at a large business, how about shopping at an independent store or a small business?

As a small business

Step 1. Join the movement!

Step 2. Let’s get loud! Download a poster and stick on your business window – help communicate why small businesses are important to our community! You can also download an e-signature and other materials to use here.

As a kid or school

Small businesses is at the heart of innovation and entrepreneurship. We need our next generation to be inspired to being their own boss. To create new ideas and learn how to run a business.

We have series of arts and crafts activities on our resources page that you can download including some key (but fun!) information on what its like to run your own business.