Small Business

In addition to the general program eligibility applicants must:

• Have a current ABN within City of Charles Sturt
• Clearly outline the advice needed and how it will benefit the business in helping the business to adapt, innovate and grow
• Applicants will only be funded for a maximum of two consecutive years. Applicants who have not received funding in the previous financial year will be given a higher priority
• Only one application is permitted per business owner/group
• Priority will be given to businesses with a growth mindset, those seeking to expand and employ more people
• The business will ideally have been operating for a minimum of 12 months
• Not have any outstanding debts owing to the City of Charles Sturt

• Ability to adapt and innovate in response to changing market conditions
• Improves skills and capabilities of business owners
• Improved connection with customers

Small Business
Up to $2,000 plus GST available per business and up to $1,000 plus GST for Sole Traders
Businesses working collaboratively may receive up to a value of $5,000 plus GST

You may wish to contribute additional funds to the business advisory to achieve further outcomes beyond the program (this is not a requirement).

Examples of how businesses could use a specialist advisor:

• Marketing – connecting with and growing your customer base
• Digital - improving your social media or website performance
• Technology - security, efficiency, supporting transition to online
• Workforce - dealing with industrial issues, staffing levels & retention
• Financial management - assessing cash flow difficulties, identifying cost savings
• Business review & viability - assessing current performance, identifying improvements, new business opportunities
• Operations and logistics - streamlining, looking for efficiencies, developing your local supply chain
• Accessibility - assistance with understanding how to make your business more accessible to customers (for example audits, website design, marketing and promotion)

Support with setting up Facebook and Google advertising can be provided however advisors have different criteria for the actual advertising spend and may request a minimum commitment for the duration of the campaign.

• Advice to businesses outside the City of Charles Sturt
• Rates, utility or salary/wages bills
• General operating expenses
• Projects or initiatives that have been previously funded by this program

Download our guide to current program Business Advisors below.

Business Advisors

Business Advisors:

Brisan Hospitality Consulting Services

Engels Floyd and Associates

Fleurieu Milk

Food With a View

GAT Agency

Helen Lewis Creative Communications

Insight Hive

Literally Brilliant

Loudachris

MADE Creative

Mercy Me Marketing

MILCO Marketing + Branding Agency

Ocean Kind

OnlineIQ/Web Team Adelaide

Peachtree Advisory

Quintessential Being

Quisk

Refuel Creative

Responsible Cafes

Rise High Financial Solutions

Solutions to Spec

Switch Start Scale

Systematech

Talent Academy

The B!te Network (Froth Apps)

The Visibility Project

Thnk Advisory

Topknot Management

TSM Consulting

Adelaide Business Hub

Office for Small and Family Business