Join us for the How to Build a Stronger Business webinar series—practical, real-world advice for small business owners who want to grow and thrive.

Expert advisors from the Eastern Business Advisory program share real success stories from local businesses that overcame challenges and achieved measurable results.

You’ll learn how to identify and prioritise challenges, the steps that lead to stronger results, and practical strategies you can apply immediately. Topics include marketing for growth, well-being in business, financial management, strategic planning, and leveraging AI to stay competitive.

Whether you want to attract more customers, improve profitability, or future-proof your business, this session offers actionable guidance tailored to the realities of small business today.

Speakers: TBC – Eastern Business Advisory Panel

This is an online webinar. Access details will be emailed to registered attendees.

Small and medium business owners and managers gain an understanding of lending opportunities, public and professional liability, as well as the risks and opportunities using artificial intelligence in business. Practical takeaways and actionable strategies for businesses. Networking opportunities with peers and experts.

oin us for the How to Build a Stronger Business webinar series—practical, real-world advice for small business owners who want to grow and thrive.

Expert advisors from the Eastern Business Advisory program share real success stories from local businesses that overcame challenges and achieved measurable results.

You’ll learn how to identify and prioritise challenges, the steps that lead to stronger results, and practical strategies you can apply immediately. Topics include marketing for growth, well-being in business, financial management, strategic planning, and leveraging AI to stay competitive.

Whether you want to attract more customers, improve profitability, or future-proof your business, this session offers actionable guidance tailored to the realities of small business today.

Speakers: TBC – Eastern Business Advisory Panel

This is an online webinar. Access details will be emailed to registered attendees.

Join us for an exciting and practical Small Business Forum designed to connect local business owners with key resources that support growth, savings, and future planning. On the night, you’ll hear from the Local Jobs Program, get expert insights from NBN Co. on connectivity solutions, and gather some insights from an independent Business Insurance organisation. You will then be able to engage directly with local communication retailers, business insurance providers. You can chat with experts on the night who can help you cut costs, understand your risks, and make more informed decisions.

Whether you're looking to grow your team, upgrade your tech, or protect your business, this forum is your one-stop opportunity to get ahead.

Facilitated by Steve Davis, founder of Talked About Marketing. This hands-on workshop will teach small business owners how to create high-quality content on the go, helping them capture spontaneous moments that bring their brand to life while maintaining professional standards.

With the right skills, your phone can become a powerful marketing asset, allowing you to produce polished photos and videos without the need for constant professional help.

The Quick Win Workshop is a roundtable-style event for business owners and managers who want practical solutions – fast.

In just a couple of hours, you’ll rotate through interactive, themed tables where real conversations spark quick wins. Each table tackles a common business challenge – including:

• Cost-saving hacks and time-saving technology
• Motivating different generations of employees
• AI in everyday business and marketing
• Boosting staff morale and retention
• Ways to improve cashflow and payment systems
• Improving work-life balance as a business leader

Each 10–20 minute session delivers actionable ideas and proven solutions you can take back to your workplace and implement the very next day.

Facilitated by local Limestone Coast business leaders.

Does money make your head hurt? We've all been there. If you've ever felt sick at the sight of a spreadsheet, overwhelmed by the idea of fundraising, or put off developing your business plan because it just feels too hard: this is for you.

Join us for a panel discussion that will make money-wrangling a bit less scary, led by some of our favourite local experts. They'll show you how to break down the numbers so you can focus on doing what you do best: running your business.

We’ll be unpacking: How to build a simple budget for your business; Tips, tricks and tools for managing your money; How to fundraise for your creative concept; What to do when things go wrong (and how to plan for it); How to put a pricetag on your offering; and real-world stories about wins, mistakes, and how businesses just like you have made it work!

You’ll be hearing from:

• Max Kim – Director, Bentleys SA/NT
• Hannah Kothe – State Manager Development and Partnerships (SA/NT), Creative Australia
• Eamonn Brennan – Owner, True Finance and Property
• ... and more to be announced!

This event is open to small businesses, creatives and entrepreneurs in any industry, whether it’s retail, hospitality, the arts, health and wellness – you name it! There’ll be plenty of time for audience questions after the panel, but if you’d like to sneak a question in ahead of time, we've provided a field for you to drop it into your ticket registration.

This event is part of Small Business Week, and funded by the Adelaide Economic Development Agency. It's part of Renew Adelaide’s ongoing Talking Shop series – a curated suite of events designed to arm small businesses and creatives with tips, tricks, inspo and knowledge (because knowledge = power)!

Empower your business with financial confidence. This workshop provides practical, easy-to-understand tools to help you manage cash flow, understand your numbers, and make smarter financial decisions—no accounting degree required.

An evening for small business connection. We've created time to share ideas, recognise the unique challenges and valuable contribution of our small business community.

Enjoy drinks and nibbles while hearing from the Hon. Dan van Holst Pellekaan, South Australia’s Small Business Commissioner, and Lauren Curtis, President of the Loxton Chamber of Commerce, as they share updates and insights on how to access regional business support.

This informal event is a great opportunity to catch up with familiar faces from across the Riverland business community.

Speakers:

• The Hon. Dan van Holst Pellekaan, Small Business Commissioner
• Lauren Curtis, President, Loxton Chamber of Commerce

A free 90-minute workshop about AI (Artificial Intelligence), best practices, and security. Discover how AI can boost productivity while staying safe online.

RSVP essential.

Are you looking for business growth but struggling to identify opportunities for new product and experience development to grow your customer base?

Sasha Dragovelic from the Polaris Business Development Centre will explore how adapting products and services can open new markets and strengthen income streams.

• Discover practical ways to adapt your products or services to meet evolving customer needs and unlock new market opportunities.
• Learn how to strengthen and diversify your income streams by identifying growth areas through innovative product and experience development.

Presenters:

• MC and Introduction - Elise Gordon, AusIndustry and Lauren Ward, Destination Riverland
• Facilitator - Sasha Dragovelic, Polaris Business Development Centre