Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.

Business owners have important roles when it comes to managing contracts with vendors, customers and employees. This workshop provides an outline of tips and tools to assist in negotiating terms, writing contracts, ensuring compliance and reporting on outcomes. This workshop is delivered by contract managmeent specialist Adjunct Associate Professor Todd Hutchison. He is also an executive of commercial law firm Balfour Meagher and has fellowships with the Governance Institute of Australia, Leadership WA, Australian Institute of Management, Australian Institute of Project Management and the Project Management Institute.

This topic covers:

The definition of a contract
When they are needed in small business
Requirements for a contract to exist
The key elements of contract law
The typical structure of a contract
Key contract risks
What happens when things go wrong

This workshop is for people who are, or are thinking of becoming, a small business owner and looking to develop and extend their knowledge of contracts.

The facilitator of this topic, ECU's Executive Education Team at the School of Business and Law is dedicated to providing impactful workshops tailored to help small businesses in Western Australia thrive through sustainable growth. Their workshop content has been developed in consultation with industry experts and university resources to equip you with the skills to succeed.

Important booking information

Got a query? Check our Workshop Frequently Asked Questions or get in touch with us at workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au.

Bookings are limited to two tickets each, however you can make more than one booking. If you are booking for more than one person, please provide each person's email address so they receive our emails with important links and downloads.

To book for larger groups, please contact us on 133 140 or email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au

If you cannot attend, please cancel so your place can be made available to another business owner. You can cancel your booking from the update order button on your order confirmation email. Cancellations and refunds for paid workshops can be made up to 24 hours before the workshop starts.

Additional information for workshops

We are committed to supporting all WA small business owners, including those with diverse needs. Our workshops are delivered in a variety of buildings, locations and formats. If you would like further information about accessing a particular workshop, please email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au or call 133 140.

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