Challenges facing social enterprises in WA

The report, A Year in the Life of Western Australia’s Social Enterprises, sought to understand what factors will enhance the resilience and long-term financial viability of Western Australia’s emerging social enterprise sector.  They found that whilst these entrepreneurs were quick to learn, eager for challenges, and understood the value of partnering and growing their business, they struggle to secure external finance, retain staff and adapt to market changes such as the NDIS.