SBDC REGIONAL
Running a small business in Esperance can bring many opportunities but also challenges, as you juggle all the things you need to tackle every day.
Turn to SBDC Regional when you need advice and guidance to help you get ahead in business. Esperance Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the provider of SBDC Regional services in Esperance. We can deliver tailored advice through local advisers who really understand how things work in your area, whether you’re in Esperance, Ravensthorpe, Hopetoun or somewhere in between.
SBDC Regional services are funded by the Government of Western Australia through the Small Business Development Corporation.
If you are a small business owner or run a social enterprise or commercial not-for-profit, SBDC Regional advisers offer expert guidance on small business topics including:
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Assessing new business ideas
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Steps to starting a business
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Business licences and permits
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Business planning
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Market research
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Financial management
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Marketing​
Business Advisers
Lesa Blackham
Esperance
As our Lead Adviser, Lesa is your go-to for brainstorming business ideas and managing stress and anxiety. With expertise in social media, marketing, podcasting, and Canva, she offers a wealth of knowledge and practical solutions.
A resident of Esperance for over 30 years, Lesa combines her local knowledge with deep listening and a solutions-focused approach to provide clear, actionable insights.
Dimuthu Hathurusinghe
Esperance +
Norseman
Dimuthu specialises in banking and finance, guiding entrepreneurs through essential aspects like business structures, goal setting, basic account setup, and financial management.
He can help startups navigate the complexities of licensing, feasibility assessments, securing financing, understanding business plans, and forecasting cash flow.
Connor Davies
Esperance
Connor is our start-up specialist. He has a passion for sustainability, technology and driving innovative practices.
Connor assists startups to navigate through the steps of starting a new business, working through business ideas, business planning, licensing and permits.
Gaby Castro
Ravensthorpe +
Hopetoun​
Gabriela specialises in identifying strategic insights to take your business to the next level and is also in her element assisting startups to navigate through the steps of starting a new business, working through business ideas, business planning, licensing and permits.
Dedicated to supporting rural businesses, she is skilled at driving success & building meaningful relationships while contributing to economic growth in rural communities.
