Small Business Growing Pains – Business Training Course

Setting up a business is one thing. Growing it sustainably is another.

As your business grows, so do the challenges. Managing people, maintaining profitability, improving productivity and making the right financial decisions all become more important. Knowing what to focus on next can make all the difference.

The City of Canning, in partnership with Business Station, a leading Perth business training provider with 30 years’ experience is offering a fully funded, practical program to help you strengthen your operations and navigate the next stage of growth.

Places are limited to 10 businesses. Across 7.5 hours, you’ll take part in two interactive three-hour workshops and a follow up 90-minute accountability and mentoring session, so you can turn ideas into action and make the most of your time.

When

• Workshop 1: Design to Grow – Thursday 18 February 2027 (9am to 12pm)
• Workshop 2: Building Resilience – Thursday 25 February 2027 (9am to 12pm)
• Accountability and Mentoring Session – Thurs 25 March 2027 (9am to 10.30am)

Event Details

• Where – Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC), Wilson
• Cost – Free
• Catering – Light catering provided

This program is ideal for established small businesses in the City of Canning with fewer than 20 employees, especially owners considering growth, expansion or taking on additional staff.

Facilitator – Colin Jorgensen

With over 35 years of commercial experience, Colin is an experienced entrepreneur, business leader and mentor, and co-founder of Steel Blue Footwear.

As CEO of Business Station, Colin leads an organisation that has supported tens of thousands of small businesses across Western Australia and beyond, helping business owners build their skills, overcome challenges and achieve sustainable growth.

Colin understands firsthand the opportunities and challenges of starting, running and growing a business. He is passionate about sharing practical, real-world experience to help business owners strengthen their business foundations, improve profitability, manage their workforce and plan confidently for the future.

His approach is simple, help business owners understand their business, make better decisions and turn their plans into action.