Small Business Commission SA

When you are running a small business, it is easy to stay focused on day‑to‑day demands and miss the resources and programs available to help.

The Small Business Commission is pleased to support the Office for Small and Family Business as part of the Connect, Learn and Network series, bringing advice, guidance and services together in one place so business owners can make practical connections and get help with everyday challenges.

With a range of regional events on offer, there is likely to be one near you. Register to attend and connect with people and services that can support your business.

Running a business can be challenging, but you don’t need to do it alone. 🤝

That’s why we’re bringing our Connect, Learn and Network events to regional SA.

At each event you can:

✅ Connect with your Business Support Officer
✅ Learn what government programs and support services are available
✅ Network with other business owners and support organisations in your region.

It’s all about helping you get on with business.

Find your nearest event and register: business.sa.gov.au/regional-events

Regional main streets are at the heart of local communities and the small businesses that operate within them.

The 2026 Regional Mainstreet Forum in Waikerie brings together regional leaders and place‑based experts to share ideas and perspectives on the future of town centres.

The Monday program includes a session with Dan van Holst Pellekaan, Small Business Commissioner SA.

A relevant event for regional small business owners and those involved in shaping local mainstreets.

📍 Waikerie
📅 24–25 May 2026
🔗 More information and registrations: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/regional-mainstreet-forum-may-2026-tickets-1980837749030

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽.

The Office of the Industry Advocate, in partnership with the City of Salisbury, South Australia and the 𝗦𝗔 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, is hosting Tender for Success (Advanced) training session packed with practical strategies for professionals ready to take their government tendering to the next level.

📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟵:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 – 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗔𝗖𝗦𝗧
📍 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲 – 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗠𝗮𝘄𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝘃𝗱, 𝗠𝗮𝘄𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗔 𝟱𝟬𝟵𝟱

You'll get advanced, insider knowledge on:
• Winning tender from 55k to open tenders over $550k
• Understanding how evaluation panels really think
• Writing competitive full tender responses
• Tactical negotiation management
• Leveraging the clarification process strategically
• Presenting to evaluation panels with impact
• Market competition dynamics & positioning

Hear directly from a powerhouse lineup of speakers:
• Mayor Gillian Aldridge OAM – Mayor, City of Salisbury
• Charles Mansueto – Deputy CEO, City of Salisbury
• Phillip Dowsett – Deputy Industry Advocate, Office of the Industry Advocate
• Justin Sara MCIPS, FGIA, MAICD, JP – Director, ProbitySA
• Mark Ryan – Council Member, SA BDM Network

Plus, morning tea, networking with local businesses, and dedicated Q&A time.

Ideal for business owners, BD & sales teams, tender writers, contract managers, and consultants pursuing SA government and local council contracts of any value.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄. 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱!
https://events.humanitix.com/tender-for-success-advanced-training-in-partnership-with-the-city-of-salisbury

We are less than a month away from our next Business Growth Seminar in Adelaide. Are you joining us?

Whether you are a business owner, CEO, or MD, this seminar is designed to equip you with the tools, frameworks, and insights you need to grow and scale your company successfully and build a stronger foundation for the future.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026

📍 Location: Face to face in Adelaide, SA

Places are limited! Apply and learn more 👇
https://centreforbusinessgrowth.com/program-schedule/business-growth-seminar-3/?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Australian+Centre+for+Business+Growth&utm_campaign=publer

FREE FINANCIAL COUNSELLING //

Available for rangeland producers, mixed farming, fruit and vegetable growers, fishers and rural related small and family-owned businesses.

Across the NT, the extended wet season is creating pressure for horticulture, rangeland and small business operators through flooding, freight delays, road access issues, infrastructure impacts, and cash flow strain. Fuel and avgas price increases and delivery disruptions are also adding to uncertainty for remote and regional businesses.

If you’re feeling the strain, Rural Business Support offers free, confidential rural and small business financial counselling for rangeland producers, fruit and vegetable growers, fishers and rural related small and family-owned businesses.

Getting started begins with a phone call.

FREECALL 1800 836 211
www.ruralbusinesssupport.org.au

Get the latest on South Australia’s fuel security ⛽

The SA Government has launched a dedicated fuel security website with the latest updates, practical tips to reduce fuel use, and info to help your business respond to changing conditions.

Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/USCk50YNO70