❓ Mr. Marlborough asks about the purpose and outcome of a State Government home-based business forum in Fremantle. Mr. Brown responds positively, detailing the forum's success, attendance, key themes discussed (recognition, voice, mentoring, networking), and future government support.
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Mr Speaker - Mr M.J. Birney: Two days in a row you are going to speak! You will be on the front bench before you know it. Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: The member for Kalgoorlie should take a lesson from it, as he stands up on too many days. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: What was the purpose and outcome of the recent home-based business forum held by the State Government in Fremantle? Mr C.M. BROWN
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I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
Mr M.J. Birney: Two days in a row you are going to speak! You will be on the front bench before you know it. Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: The member for Kalgoorlie should take a lesson from it, as he stands up on too many days. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: What was the purpose and outcome of the recent home-based business forum held by the State Government in Fremantle? Mr C.M. BROWN replied: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: The member for Kalgoorlie should take a lesson from it, as he stands up on too many days. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: What was the purpose and outcome of the recent home-based business forum held by the State Government in Fremantle? Mr C.M. BROWN replied: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: What was the purpose and outcome of the recent home-based business forum held by the State Government in Fremantle? Mr C.M. BROWN replied: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: What was the purpose and outcome of the recent home-based business forum held by the State Government in Fremantle? Mr C.M. BROWN replied: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: What was the purpose and outcome of the recent home-based business forum held by the State Government in Fremantle? Mr C.M. BROWN replied: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
Mr C.M. BROWN replied: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
Mr M.J. Birney: Two days in a row you are going to speak! You will be on the front bench before you know it. Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: The member for Kalgoorlie should take a lesson from it, as he stands up on too many days. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: What was the purpose and outcome of the recent home-based business forum held by the State Government in Fremantle? Mr C.M. BROWN replied: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: The member for Kalgoorlie should take a lesson from it, as he stands up on too many days. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: What was the purpose and outcome of the recent home-based business forum held by the State Government in Fremantle? Mr C.M. BROWN replied: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: What was the purpose and outcome of the recent home-based business forum held by the State Government in Fremantle? Mr C.M. BROWN replied: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: What was the purpose and outcome of the recent home-based business forum held by the State Government in Fremantle? Mr C.M. BROWN replied: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
Mr N.R. MARLBOROUGH: What was the purpose and outcome of the recent home-based business forum held by the State Government in Fremantle? Mr C.M. BROWN replied: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
Mr C.M. BROWN replied: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this matter, and I thank the member for Peel for the question. The home-based business forum was held in Fremantle. It was a successful event organised by the Small Business Development Corporation. The forum provided the opportunity for 200 people to attend, but the venue was still not large enough as applications to enrol were received from 260 people. The forum was held to receive from small business a range of ideas and views regarding the further development of the home-based business sector. Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
Often home-based businesses are seen as traditional home-based businesses geared to the domestic market; namely, in areas like washing and ironing. However, the reality today is that a range of home-based business are found throughout the building and construction industry and the information technology industry, and with consultancies. Indeed, few sectors of the economy do not have home-based businesses in operation. Some 70 000 to 80 000 people are engaged in home-based businesses in this State - it represents a large sector of the small business economy. Two types of businesses are involved: those which operate essentially out of home, and those which operate directly from home. A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
A number of themes arose at the conference. The first - these are in no particular order - was to ensure that home-based businesses receive proper recognition in the community, which requires everybody to recognise the enormous contribution they make to the economy and industry in the State. I am happy to take on that promotion role. Second, home-based businesses have a set of interests that can differ from those of other businesses, and the voice of home-based business must be properly heard. The State Government will work with the home-based business sector to ensure that that occurs. A further issue raised was the importance of mentoring in the home-based business sector. Many people who commence a small business operate from home in the early stages. The opportunity to work with mentors from the small business community and with people with management skills is very important. The Government will work with the home-based sector to build the mentoring network to the benefit of the sector. Another issue raised was the importance of networks for all business activity, but particularly for home-based businesses. Those that operate from home, rather than using home as a business base, work in isolation. It is important for such businesses to have network opportunities as presented in other sectors of the economy. All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
All feedback from the forum - it was well attended by business organisations, local authorities and home-based business operators - indicated great enthusiasm for the event. It was the first such forum in Western Australia, and the response was overwhelming. The Government will continue to work with the home-based business sector. Importantly, a lot of creativity in this sector must be nurtured to ensure it continues to grow. I am pleased to report to the House the success of the forum. I am sure all members will join me in congratulating the Small Business Development Corporation for taking the initiative, which I suggested and which it carried out very well. I certainly look forward to getting many more runs on the board for the benefit of the economy of Western Australia.
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