The City of Charles Sturt is a great place to start your business. Our team is here to help make your journey as easy as possible, with a range of support services and networking events.
We have grant and funding opportunities to support emerging and established businesses. Check out our business grants and funding to give your business ideas a boost.
The Consumer and Business Services offer business planning tools and information for starting a business.
Australian Business License and Information Service (ABLIS) is an easy licensing guide for all business types.
You will also need to:
- register your business name
- apply for an ABN
- possibly register a trademark or your Idea (IP)
- Self-Employment Assistance can help you turn your business idea or existing small business into a viable business. The program allows you to choose the level of support that meets your needs and the needs of your small business.
Your business may require a permit or licence before you can begin. Search our forms and permits or contact us on 8408 1111 if you need help.
You may like to browse our local policies for further information about conducting business in the City of Charles Sturt.
Your business may require Development Approval before you can begin. Learn more about development and planning and building in the City of Charles Sturt.
Your business may require specific approvals/registration. Learn more about Food Businesses, Beauty, Hair and tattoo, Swimming Pool and high risk manufactured water system approvals/registration.
Find a space to develop, buy or lease
Commercial property including office, retail, industrial and development sites can be found by searching on the following sites:
A co-working space is a smart, low-cost option for building your business idea while working alongside like-minded people.
- Adelaide Business Hub – Business Incubator
6 Todd Street, Port Adelaide - Allenby Gardens Business Hub - Serviced Offices
568 Port Road, Allenby Gardens - Healthy Living Precinct
16/20 Hindmarsh Avenue, Welland - Hendon Studios – Serviced Offices
3 Butler Drive, Hendon - Seaton Business Hub - Serviced Offices
1 Clark Terrace, Seaton - Titanium Security Arena – Business Hub
44A Crittenden Road, Findon - West Lakes Business Hub - Serviced Offices
Suite 10 / 153 Brebner Drive, West Lakes - SA Woman - casual co-working bookings
- 141A Tapleys Hill Road Seaton
- West Palms Studio
- 1A George Street, Hindmarsh
Woodville Business Hub - Serviced Offices
51 Woodville Road, Woodville
If you are looking for support please get in touch with us and we can point you in the right direction.
business@charlessturt.sa.gov.au
Economic Development team
Western Business leaders can connect you to business advice, support and mentoring.
We have also partnered with Adelaide Business Hub who can provide you with subsidised One on One Business Advice.
Our Western Business Leaders group (WBL) is open to all businesses in the Western Adelaide region. WBL membership can connect you to business advice, support and mentoring
You can learn more about WBL and apply for Western Business Leaders membership.
Home-based businesses are a big part of our community.
Depending on your type of business, you may need special permits relating to zoning, signage, noise levels or health issues.
Let us know if you are thinking of opening one and we can help you.
More information
Looking for help with the most difficult challenges you face as a business owner? Wanting to scale or grow?
Check out the organisations below or reach out to the Economic Development team for assistance.
Australian Centre for Business Growth
The Centre delivers world-class business growth programs that provide business owners, CEOs, Managing Directors and their executive team members with the knowledge and skills they need to grow their companies.
Entrepreneurs Organisation
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 18,000+ influential business owners with 220 chapters in 75+ countries. EO enables leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow, leading to greater success in business and beyond.
The Women in Business Advisory Program
Offers the opportunity for women business owners to expand their leadership and entrepreneurial skills through scholarships. Participants form a support network where they can discuss strategies, issues, and challenges in a completely confidential environment, while at the same time encouraging each other to extend themselves further to succeed in their business ventures.
Venture Catalyst
Venture Catalyst is a six-month program to develop founders with innovative ideas working to solve a problem or disrupt the market in some way. The tailored program of support is designed to help early-stage startup founders, plan and successfully execute their journey towards building a globally scalable and investment ready business.
Need help?
business@charlessturt.sa.gov.au
8408 1111
Economic Development team