SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Business Development Tips
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Servicing our region
Business Port Augusta supports a strong and connected local business community by recognising excellence through the annual Outstanding Business Awards and by creating regular opportunities for businesses to come together. It hosts informal get-togethers, business showcasing events and networking functions that encourage knowledge sharing, collaboration and new business growth. Business Port Augusta also works closely with Port Augusta City Council, Business SA, Regional Development Far North and other industry groups to build positive partnerships and act as a clear and representative voice for the business sector across the region.
Business Port Pirie is the peak body representing and supporting local businesses across Port Pirie and the surrounding region. It works to strengthen the local economy by advocating on behalf of members, promoting the city as a place to do business, and creating opportunities for networking, collaboration and professional development.
Tactic supports a strong and collaborative business environment by championing excellence, building meaningful connections and creating opportunities for shared learning and growth. It brings businesses in the Upper Spencer Gulf together through practical initiatives, events and engagement activities that encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation.
Whyalla Business and Tourism advances business and industry in the Whyalla region through creative and innovative leadership, advocacy, coordination and promotion of local business interests. Existing to service the needs of the membership but also serves the City of Whyalla, her community and their future growth and development
A partnership between the Australian, State and Local Governments to support the growth and development of Australia’s regions. RDA Far North committee members and staff aim to build partnerships between governments, regional development organisations, local businesses, community groups and key regional stakeholders to provide strategic and targeted responses to economic, environmental and social issues affecting the region.
SA Trading Tracks
SA Trading Tracks is a business capability and development program delivered by Tactic for Indigenous and Traditional Owner businesses in the council areas of Coober Pedy, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Whyalla and Roxby Downs.
The program supports businesses by strengthening core capabilities such as business and strategic planning, financial management, operations, sales and marketing, and procurement readiness. For suppliers, this type of support can help build confidence, improve internal systems, and better position a business to pursue growth opportunities and engage with larger supply chains.
Servicing our state
Provides services whereby disputes can be resolved with as little stress as possible to small business operators. The Commissioner also provides information to improve the capacity of small businesses to manage their affairs and inform their decision making.
The Office for Small and Family business can provide you with support, information and programs to help you run and grow your business. A variety of information is available on the website such as practical advice, upcoming events and the latest news. You can also call the Small Business Infoline, or contact a Business Support Officer in your region.
Providing a range of services, products, advice and training to help businesses get on with the job and reach their potential, including in export markets. Business SA events provide excellent networking opportunities, with Business SA’s membership stretching across every sector of commerce and industry.
Adelaide Business Hub is the SA provider for the Australian Small Business Advisory Service (ASBAS), providing hands on training and mentoring to boost management knowledge and skills for small businesses.
Servicing our country
SBMS Experienced Business Mentors are part of the Small Business Mentoring Service. SBMS is an incorporated not-for-profit association that started its journey in 1986 with just 14 members. Today there are around 150 Mentors, both male and female, who have the skills and experience to help small businesses.
The Australian Tax Office is the principal revenue collection agency of the Australian Government.
Their role is to effectively manage and shape the tax and superannuation systems that support and fund services for Australians, including collecting revenue, administering the goods and services tax (GST) on behalf of the Australian states and territories.
ICN Gateway is Australia's largest business networking platform. In an increasingly competitive market, ICN Gateway gives you access to a sophisticated business network that helps boost your business, with an immediate connection to billions of dollars' worth of project opportunities.
Many Rivers helps people to start and grow their own small business. They help you take the business take the first step, and the next one, and the next one.
There is no cost to get their support thanks to our generous partners, and we need to make sure we’re supporting people that need our help the most.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is Australia’s financial markets conduct regulator. ASIC is responsible for promoting a fair, transparent and efficient financial system for all.
ASIC regulates the conduct of Australian companies, financial markets, financial services organisations (including banks, life and general insurers and superannuation funds) and professionals who deal in and advise on investments, superannuation, insurance, deposit-taking and credit. ASIC is also responsible for authorisations to operate in industries it regulates.
Helping small businesses to start, grow and employ, through grants and support programs.
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Business planning and development resources
The South Australian Government offers a range of business information for small and family business. Practical advice and information to help you start including:
- Preparation: Before you start - Ways to start
- Business registration
- Business planning
- Business premises
The Federal Government also provides a wealth of information on:
- Starting a business
- Running your business
- Exiting your Business
- Grants, assistance and other support
Business development - staying connected
Local and regional business groups work hard to promote local business communities. Keep up to date by signing up for free newsletters or show your support and reap the benefits by becoming a member.
- Regional Development Australia Far North to register to receive regular newsletters; access their small business services, and participate in local business forums and workshops.
- Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North
- Uni Hub SA Upper Spencer Gulf
- Roxby Innovation Hub for meeting rooms and workspace bookings
Business grant funding options
There are many grants available for small business. Here are a couple of sites to start your search
Indigo Gold Funding List - A subscribe for free to General or Small Grant funding list
Government Grants
- South Australian Government - business grants
- South Australia Grant Assist - business and industry grants register
- AusIndustry (Federal)
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