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Running my business

Creating a solid foundation for your business success

Running a successful business is more than just offering great products or services - it’s about building a strong foundation for long term success.

Whether you’re starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, a successful business depends on a strong and capable team, a deep understanding of your target audience, excellent customer service and a commitment to innovation.

Our helpful guides will provide the information your business needs to help you run and grow your business in South Australia.

Employing staff

Information for small business owners in hiring employees and managing staff.

Responding to a changing climate

Resources and strategies to build your capability in adopting sustainable practices and reducing emissions.

Emergency Preparedness and Recovery

Get the tools, resources and plans to help you respond to an emergency or a natural disaster.

Managing business finances

Tips and resources to help track your cash flow, pay staff on time and meet your tax obligations.

Preparing your marketing plan

Learn how to create an effective marketing plan for your business and use our template to help market your business and improve your sales.

Mental health and wellbeing

Take steps to boost your mental health and maintain a healthy workplace for you and your employees.

Exit and succession planning

Strategies for identifying, developing and transitioning a new leader or owner for your business.
Workplace

Licences and permits

Find the government licences, permits, approvals and registrations, codes of practice to meet your compliance.
Work and business licences

Helpful business services

business.gov.au

The Australian Government business.gov.au offers simple and convenient access to all federal government information, assistance, forms and services you need for planning, starting and growing your business.

http://www.business.gov.au

SafeWork SA

Regulations and requirements relating to providing a safe and healthy environment for staff, customers and clients who access your workplace.

https://www.safework.sa.gov.au

Office of the Small Business Commissioner

Facilitate alternative dispute resolution processes between small businesses, and between small business and State and Local Government.

http://www.sasbc.sa.gov.au

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