Emily Piesse

Competition for the fundraising dollar is fierce in Western Australia’s prosperous economic climate, with not-for-profit organisations having to think creatively in their fight for a piece of the pie.

The decision to leave a successful business built upon a significant financial and emotional investment is one many small business operators eventually have to take.

The federal government's win last week in the High Court over the constitutional validity of its Work Choices legislation marked a major shift of power in an area traditionally the domain of state governments.

Three years after the taxi industry rejected the idea, the state government is again considering the prospect of buying back the state's privately owned plates - a move that is likely to cost more than $200 million.

Perth’s much-maligned taxi industry is getting ready for another long, busy summer.

Lou Cover’s transport business, Hills Maxi Cabs, is in part a consequence of Perth’s regulated taxi industry.

Demand is mounting from some industry sectors for the allocation of additional places in education and training courses as the skills shortage bites businesses statewide.

Designing a new range of skin care products has been the most significant milestone for Bethany James’s cosmetics company, Bethany Cosmetics, since its establishment in 2002.

Players in Perth’s competitive fitness centre market are facing a fresh challenge from rivals catering exclusively to women.