Providing support to KNAC Members with regards to business support opportunities is one of the key focus areas of the Karlka Commerce team.
If you are looking for support to start a business or grow your business, then Karlka Commerce team can help.
If you are looking to promote your business on the KNAC Member Business Register, please complete the Member Business Register Policy
For information about business support please contact Angela Nicholls.
Angela can help with all things related to KNAC Members Business
Government Grants
Don’t forget that your business may benefit from a Government Grant. These grants can be Federal, State or Local Government initiatives.
For example – check out the Local Capability Fund which is done by the Western Australian State Government. WA.gov.au | Local Capability Fund (www.wa.gov.au)
Or the Town of Port Hedland – which has several different grants that may help support your business. Economic Development and Diversification Fund » Town of Port Hedland
If you are interested in a grant for your business or in knowing what may be available in the area your business operates in. Call James in the KNAC Office on 08 9140 2755 or email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au.
There are also free business support organisations which can help you apply for grants such as Waalitj Hub. Who can be contacted at 08 9242 6700 or email admin@wf.org.au
Joint Venture Workshop and Business Builder
Waalitj Hub held a Joint Venture Workshop at the Wanangkura Stadium in South Hedland on Tuesday 20th and a Business Builder Workshop on 21st. James Rhee attended on behalf of Karlka Commerce.
The Joint Venture Workshop explored the new free Joint Venture Toolkit that has been created by Waalitj Hub to help indigenous businesses that are considering a JV. The Toolkit includes checklists, explanations, templates and more that would be useful for someone considering, or already in a joint venture (JV). You can find a link the Waalitj Joint Venture Toolkit here – Joint Venture Project | Waalitj Foundation (wf.org.au) . Please note that it is still advised that if you are considering entering into a Joint Venture or any other arrangement that you get professional advice. Waalitj Hub can help put you in touch with free legal support and advice for JV’s.
The Business Builder event was a chance to discuss business support and meet local businesses. Waalitj Hub and WA Trading Tracks ran this workshop and both of them provide free business support and mentoring. If you would like to get help with starting a business or have a business you would like to grow please contact them. You can get in touch with Waalitj or WA Trading Tracks via the contact details below.
Waalitj Hub Waalitj Hub
Waalitj Foundation (wf.org.au)
admin@wf.org.au
08 9242 6700
WA Trading Tracks WA Trading Tracks
Indigenous Business Support Program (watt.org.au)
enquiries@watt.org.au
Port Hedland – 08 6268 0401
Newman – 08 6268 0402
If you would like to have a further discussion about JV’s or Business support please contact James at the KNAC Office on 08 9140 2755 or email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au
The Waalitj Hub is holding two workshops in South Hedland on 20th and 21st August. You can apply for the workshops by following the QR codes on the attached flyers or follow the link below. The first workshop is designed to give more people information about Joint Ventures. The second workshop is for people looking to start a business.
Indigenous Joint Ventures Workshop
Tuesday 20 August | 10.00am – 2.00pm
Venue: Wanangkura Stadium | Hamilton Road, South Hedland WA 6722
Indigenous Joint Ventures Workshop
Wednesday, 21 August 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Wanangkura Stadium | Hamilton Road, South Hedland WA 6722
Room: Function Room – Jimblebar Conference Room
Are you a business that is thinking about supplying goods or services to BHP? Ever wondered what some of their supplier requirements are?
Check out this link for more information on minimum requirements to supply BHP.
211116_minimum-requirements-suppliers.pdf (bhp.com)
Note that by registering with the Local Buying Program you will also be able to access webinars where BHP Staff, will take you through these requirements.
This is a seminar held by the Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce. If you are interested in how Linked In can help you and your business, this two part seminar may be for you. Starting at 9am to 2pm on 19th July at the Web Business Hub – 18 Edgar Street Port Hedland. The cost is $29 per person. Check out the link below for more information and to apply.
Linkedin Basics & Website Best practice Tickets, Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
The Pilbara Development Commission is offering Tender Fundamentals Workshop across the Pilbara region. Workshops held in Port Hedland on the 15th of July and in Newman on the 27th of August.
To secure your spot, contact PDC’s Local Content Advisor on 65517511 or contact the Kalka Commerce team to help secure your spot!
Are you a small business with an innovative idea to take your business to the next level? Then you might want to check out the New Industries Fund: Innovation Booster Grant – assisting WA-based startups and small businesses commercialise their innovative ideas or projects, and to expand to create jobs. Check out the link below for further information.
WA.gov.au | New Industries Fund: Innovation Booster Grant (www.wa.gov.au)
BHP Local Buying Program
Would you like your business to be a BHP vendor? Is your business looking to sign up to, or expand your business on, the Local Buying Platform? Kim Kinsella is the new Business Development Advisor for BHP WAIO. You can contact Kim on 0413585987 or email kim.kinsella@c-res.com.au
WA Government – Investment Grants
Value Add Investment Grants Open
These grants aim to help businesses invest in the expansion or relocation of their value adding and manufacturing operations in WA. It also supports the planning of expansion projects through feasibility study grants. More information about the grant here.
If you are unsure if your business qualifies for this grant, contact James at the KNAC Office on 08 9140 2755 or membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au . James can help put you in touch with qualified business support providers like RSM – Business Local who can help you assess if you are eligible for the grant.
Would you like some business support or mentoring? 7th Element is a business support and mentoring business based in Perth. Their services are free for Members and Member Businesses with the support of HanRoy.
If you would like to contact 7th Element you can email them at admin@7th-element.com.au Otherwise you can contact James in the Karlka Office at membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au or ring 08 9140 2755 for more information.
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