David Eaton

Small Business Commissioner, Chief Executive / Small Business Development Corporation

Most Notable Role

In 2012, David Eaton PSM was appointed Western Australia’s first Small Business Commissioner and chief executive of the Small Business Development Corporation. Previously, Mr Eaton had been WA state manager and general manager of commercial services at Australia Post.

In 2023, Mr Eaton was awarded a Public Service Medal for outstanding public service to Small Business Development, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2023

Non-Executive Director

Australian Institute of Management WA

2012

Small Business Commissioner, Chief Executive

Small Business Development Corporation

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Person Activity

	NEW ROLE: Non-Executive Director, Australian Institute of Management WA	14 Nov 2023
	NEWS: Tagged in Artisans bring passion and hard work	23 Aug 2023
	NEWS: Tagged in Pain tolerance tested as business battles on	31 Aug 2020

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Wednesday, 30 June, 2021 - 15:25
Big wins for small business from local gov support
Small businesses in Western Australia have faced more challenges than usual in recent months, dealing with issues such as changing employment conditions, supply chain interruptions and the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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News Articles

Thursday, 24 July, 2014 - 15:32
Survey reveals small business confidence and growth
More than 850 small businesses across Western Australia have been surveyed to gauge the current state of small businesses, with positive statistics showing that 55 per cent have plans to grow and improve in the future.
Tuesday, 30 September, 2014 - 11:55
Traditional retailers embracing the internet
Retailers are increasingly trying to find a balance between having an online presence and getting shoppers through the door of traditional stores.
Monday, 20 October, 2014 - 10:50
SMEs need a unified voice on big issues - SPECIAL REPORT
The small business sector has had some significant wins of late. Our 4-page special report analyses the issues facing small business, profiles two franchise groups expanding in WA and looks at unique incentive programs for staff.
Thursday, 28 May, 2015 - 09:12
RSM to run SME centres
Helping small business is turning into a bigger business for a handful of service providers selected to run the state government’s SME advisory network, which is about to go through a large and, in places, contentious restructure.
Monday, 10 April, 2017 - 13:19
CEO lunch with David Eaton
Business News sat down to lunch at Julio’s with the small business commissioner, David Eaton.
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Tuesday, 3 July, 2018 - 13:41
$16.5m for small business advisers
Accounting firm RSM and Bunbury-based consultancy IPS have won the lion’s share of work under a new round of state government contracts to deliver the Business Local support program across regional Western Australia.
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Tuesday, 4 December, 2018 - 14:37
WA govt ups subbies' protection
Subcontractors WA chair Louise Stewart has welcomed the state government’s decision to expand the use of project bank accounts (PBAs) to protect subcontractors, but is pushing for the introduction of legally binding statutory trusts.
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Thursday, 24 October, 2019 - 11:56
Campaign to support small business
The state government has announced a campaign to encourage Western Australians to change their spending habits to better support small businesses and local entrepreneurs.
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Tuesday, 10 December, 2019 - 15:35
Stirling speeds up small business approvals
The City of Stirling has streamlined the approvals processes and cut red tape for small businesses in the area, as part of the Small Business Friendly Approvals Project.
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Monday, 8 June, 2020 - 15:13
The Small Business Development Corporation – helping to support your local business community
At the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC), we have a range of initiatives to support the establishment and growth of small businesses in your local government area.
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Thursday, 27 August, 2020 - 10:46
Pain tolerance tested as business battles on
Many small businesses are optimistic after the challenges of recent months, citing the state’s border bubble as a contributing factor.
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Wednesday, 23 August, 2023 - 11:10
Artisans bring passion and hard work
Two small Perth businesses find the right energy and spaces to thrive in a tough retail market.

Traditional retailers embracing the internet
Tuesday, 30 September, 2014 - 11:55

Pain tolerance tested as business battles on
Thursday, 27 August, 2020 - 10:46
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Survey reveals small business confidence and growth
Traditional retailers embracing the internet
SMEs need a unified voice on big issues - SPECIAL REPORT
RSM to run SME centres
CEO lunch with David Eaton
$16.5m for small business advisers
WA govt ups subbies' protection
Campaign to support small business
Stirling speeds up small business approvals
The Small Business Development Corporation – helping to support your local business community
Pain tolerance tested as business battles on
Artisans bring passion and hard work
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David Eaton

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Person Activity

Wednesday, 30 June, 2021 - 15:25

Big wins for small business from local gov support

Thursday, 24 July, 2014 - 15:32

Tuesday, 30 September, 2014 - 11:55

Monday, 20 October, 2014 - 10:50

Thursday, 28 May, 2015 - 09:12

Monday, 10 April, 2017 - 13:19

Tuesday, 3 July, 2018 - 13:41

Tuesday, 4 December, 2018 - 14:37

Thursday, 24 October, 2019 - 11:56

Tuesday, 10 December, 2019 - 15:35

Monday, 8 June, 2020 - 15:13

Thursday, 27 August, 2020 - 10:46

Wednesday, 23 August, 2023 - 11:10

Survey reveals small business confidence and growth

Traditional retailers embracing the internet

SMEs need a unified voice on big issues - SPECIAL REPORT

RSM to run SME centres

CEO lunch with David Eaton

$16.5m for small business advisers

WA govt ups subbies' protection

Campaign to support small business

Stirling speeds up small business approvals

The Small Business Development Corporation – helping to support your local business community

Pain tolerance tested as business battles on

Artisans bring passion and hard work

Related Information