BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Western Australia¨s established growth sectors continue to attract entrepreneurs.

At the same time, local and global markets are constantly changing, creating many new opportunities to meet the demands of today¨s customers.

The services, technology and specialist manufacturing industries are growing strongly.

MAJOR GROWTH SECTORS

Here are some of the established industry growth areas:

，        Aquaculture

，        Boat Building

，        Environmental Management

，        Food Industry

，        Franchising

，        Information and Communication Technology

，        Mining

，        Services

，        Tourism

，        Transport and Storage

You can see detailed information, in English, on the strengths of these industries at the SBDC Business Migration website on the Major Growth Sectors web page.

New growth areas have developed for the following reasons:

，        Corporations and government departments are outsourcing activities to private businesses.

，        New information and communication technologies are continually developing.

，        Strong activity in commercial and industrial leasing of property, motor vehicles, plant and equipment.

，        Seniors (aged 60 and over) are living longer, increasing in numbers, have larger disposable incomes and are seeking more services than ever before.

，        More Western Australians are using household and other services to gain extra leisure or income-producing time.

，        Through increasing awareness of health issues of all types, there is a major growth in personal development, health and wellbeing services.

，        More people are taking an active interest in their physical, mental and cosmetic wellbeing.

，        There are specific areas with potential for innovative tourism services.

These factors have created potential within specific industry areas:

Business Services

Community Services

Domestic Services

Health and Lifestyle

Recreation

Tourism

You can see detailed information, in English, on specific areas of potential growth within these categories at the SBDC Business Migration website on the New and Emerging Markets web page.

MORE INFORMATION

These websites provide information in English:

The Western Australian Business and Investment Gateway  Information on Visas, customs clearance, quarantine, health issues, communications equipment.

Department of Industry and Resources  Assists Western Australian businesses to be internationally competitive.

Business in Perth  Information on the Government of Western Australia.

Business Brokers

Search for Business Brokers on the online Yellow Pages directory and type ＾business brokers￣ in the "business type" box.

Alternatively, go to the Western Australian Business Brokers Association website for a list of their members.

Important Note:

In providing the business opportunity information on this site, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) does not endorse nor guarantee the success of any particular idea, product or service. The SBDC strongly recommends that before commencing with any new business venture or idea, detailed research and planning be undertaken and relevant skills developed.