Meet the Pilbara Team

Business Advisors Rob Jefferson, Craig Holland, Carly Crouch and Jerry Hoekman are delivering the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) Regional program across the Pibara. They are available for face-to-face appointments within the KDCCI in Hedland Place, Karratha, or via video and phone for the rest of the region.

Through the SBDC Regional program, local small business owners can access free, confidential, government-funded advice to help their business start, grow, and thrive. 

Rob Jefferson

Business Advisor

T.  ​ 0458 813 862​
​E.  [email protected]
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• Project management
• Business process mapping
• Analytics
• Artificial intelligence
• IT and cloud services,
• Website architecture, including SEO
• Paid digital advertising

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Carly Crouch

Business Advisor

T. ​ 0406 417 667 
​E. ​[email protected]
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• Start-ups & growth
• Exit strategies
• Hospitality, retail & tourism

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Craig Holland, MBA​​

Business Advisor

T.  ​ 0438 909 019
​E.  [email protected]
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• Leadership development
• Business & strategic planning
• Entrepreneurship & start-ups
• Artificial intelligence & automation
• Organisational culture
• Finance & budgeting​​

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​Jerry Hoekman​

Business Advisor

T.  ​ 0417 696 173
​E.   [email protected]
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• Digital Marketing
• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
• Analytics
• ​​Social Media
• Marketing​​

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More about Jerry

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Workshops

Small Business Development Corporation
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​We organise regular workshops for small businesses in the Pilbara region. Find out which workshops will be held in the coming months and register for free.

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Visit Us
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Pilbara Office
​Karratha and District Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KDCCI)
Unit 5, 20 Hedland Place
Karratha WA 6714
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay for business advice?

Not at all. These services are free and funded by the Government of Western Australia through the Small Business Development Corporation.

What sort of support can I get?

• Start-up fundamentals
• Financial management
  
• Grant finding
  
• Business licences and permits
• Market research and insight
• Marketing strategy
• ...and much more!

I don't live in PILBARA Can I still get advice?

Yes! Our business advisors are based across the South West, Mid West, Gascoyne, Wheatbelt, and Peel regions. No matter where you’re located, you can easily access support via phone or video call.

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