Tropical Cyclone Seroja is creating challenging conditions across parts of Western Australia and many small business owners have been impacted by the situation.
To support you during this challenging time, there are a range of free business support services available that you can access.
Business support in your local area
Our Business Local service provider RSM is providing free and confidential business advice to help you manage business disruption and other impacts of the cyclone. Their services include one-to-one advice delivered online, over the phone and face-to-face. The contact details for RSM are:
- telephone: 1800 249 562
- email: businesslocal@rsm.com.au
- website: rsmbusinesslocal.com.au
You can also access free advice from one of our SBDC business advisers over the phone or online.
ATO disaster support services
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provides dedicated disaster support services that are available when you need them. This includes a range of practical options like more time to lodge and pay tax obligations and reissuing tax documents or records.
For more information about the support available from the ATO, visit ato.gov.au/disasters or phone 1800 806 218.
Personal support services
There are a range of free and confidential wellbeing services designed specifically for small business owners. These services provide a mix of general and one-to-one support, including:
- NewAccess for Small Business Owners
- My Business Health
- Ahead for Business
- Beyond Blue small business support guide
This article is republished from the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) website. The SBDC is a WA State Government agency that supports small business. Please read the disclaimer before relying on this information, which has been developed primarily with Western Australian businesses in mind.
