December Newsletter

Hello, 

After a year packed with over 80 events, workshops and networking opportunities, the last month was no different.
Tourism to the Max provided an opportunity to learn about the importance of innovation and creativity to remain competitive and grow.

From the Tin Shed to the Big Shed was a fantastic experience for attendees to enjoy Big Shed's new premises and a very open panel discussion on taking your business to the next level.

Working on your business is always important however, this month is also a good time for business owners to remember the importance of self-care, health and wellbeing. Business SA's workplace wellbeing guide is a really great tool for helping you build your smartest business strategy, your self-care.

We have seen over 2,500 of you at our events and look forward to seeing many more of you in the New Year. Our next major business event will be on Thursday 13 February at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club (details to follow)

Tourism to the Max - The Future of Tourism in Western Adelaide

Tourism to the Max provided a great opportunity to enjoy a presentation from Adam Stanford and Rodney Harrex on the new South Australian Visitor Economy Sector Plan 2030 and learn some of their key insights and statistics.
Guests were encouraged to register their accommodation, event, food or drink offering for FREE on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse and Adelaide Beaches website.

Ali Uren of kiikstart also engaged us on the role of innovation and creativity within your business to remain competitive and grow. A big thank you to AFL Max for hosting us and providing us with an overview of their facility and incredible growth statistics. It was fantastic to see guests taking the opportunity to enjoy the play spaces. 

From the Tin Shed to the Big Shed 

From the Tin Shed to the Big Shed offered a unique experience to enjoy Big Shed's new premises and learn about Craig and Jason's growth story, the importance of trust and employing people better than you .

Asked about the secret ingredient of growth, Peter Cox of Gelista said 'talk to your customers, find out what the market wants and create a great product'. 
The panel unanimously agreed that their greatest challenge was starting and growing their businesses without sufficient funding.

If you are looking to grow your business please feel free to contact City of Charles Sturt, we have a number of opportunities for one-on-one mentoring.

Adelaide Business Hub can also help you with a range of programs designed to support you in your growth.

Our Business Legends

Mossop Constructions + Interiors celebrate a major milestone

Last month saw Mossop Constructions celebrate 40 years of operations in the South Australian Building Industry.
Established in November 1979 with a loan of $4000 from their parents, the multi-award winning family business has grown to become one of South Australia’s leading commercial builders directly employing more than 150 staff and indirectly providing jobs to hundreds of local and regional subcontractors and suppliers.
 

Many of our businesses have been in the western region for a number of years providing us with unique experiences and fantastic products. 
If you are celebrating a special anniversary we would love to hear from you.

Got a great idea for the New Year?
We have a number of grants that can assist your business.
The Charles Sturt Funding Finder is a one stop shop grant finding service for business and the community.
Register to keep informed when new grants come online or change.

The Adelaide Food Fringe is South Australia's 100% open access food and drink festival. Created by the people for the people!

This is a festival all about businesses, producers, communities, clubs and families sharing their presentation of food and drink.
Fringe can and will be everywhere, YOUR bar, restaurant, club, school, home - anywhere you choose to present YOUR idea or event.

The City of Charles Sturt are offering free registration to the first 40 businesses hosting free-entry events in their council area.

Register your event before 5 February

One-on-One Business Advice - Sponsorship Opportunity

The City of Charles Sturt are offering  businesses 3 hour One-on-One Business Advice for only $55. 
It's easy to apply, just email your contact details and in 50 words or less tell us about your business and why you would like to be involved in the one-on-one business advice sessions.

Specialist advice on finance, marketing and technology can also be made available.

Workplace Wellbeing Guide Launched

Are you one of South Australia's small businesses? If so this guide has been produced with you in mind.
Workplace wellbeing is essential for businesses to thrive and this guide provides easy and inexpensive tips on how to build a healthy and safe working culture for you and your team.