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12 May 2022 | Business SA Today

Ambassador of Ukraine in Australia visits Business SA

It was an honour to receive a visit to Business SA on Wednesday from His Excellency Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ambassador of Ukraine i…

12 May 2022 | Business SA Today

Protecting IP when commercialising innovations

Fast growing advanced manufacturing companies are often hesitant to protect their IP.

11 May 2022 | Business SA Today

You can help #BackAustralianBusiness. Take action now

Remind your local candidates what the priorities for the next Australian Government in just a couple of clicks.

11 May 2022 | Business SA Today

The do's and don'ts of performance management

Hear from our resident Industrial Relations experts and lawyers how to avoid costly claims

11 May 2022 | Business SA Today

From research to business - make history, make wine

Due to world-leading research from Business SA member the University of Adelaide, all has not been lost for smoke-affected grapes.

11 May 2022 | Business SA Today

Launch of the inaugural South Australian Entrepreneur Awards

The South Australian Entrepreneur Awards aim to recognise entrepreneurial achievement in individuals who have developed an innova…

10 May 2022 | SA Business Journal

Cost pressures for business as COVID-19 clears

Having survived the global pandemic, small business owners are now confronted with rising input and labour costs, forcing busines…

9 May 2022 | Business SA Today

“The Essential Entrepreneur” is for anyone starting out in business or seeking to elevate their organisation to the next level

Renowned Australian innovator, leader and multi award-winning entrepreneur, Richard Turner, is a specialist in market disruption …

5 May 2022 | Business SA Today

How are you backing Australian business?

Business SA proudly supports the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industries' #BackAustralianBusiness campaign.

5 May 2022 | Business SA Today

Businesses boom to celebrate Mum

Are you looking for ideas for Mother's Day? Business SA members have plenty of options for you to consider.

5 May 2022 | Business SA Today

UPDATED: SA welcoming back young UK and Irish workers

In a move welcomed by Business SA, young backpackers will be able to help business owners and employers fill vacancies across the…

4 May 2022 | Business SA Today

Tickets now on sale for the 40 Under 40 Awards Dinner

Join us on Thursday June 9 at Adelaide Oval for the reveal of the finalists for this year's 40 Under 40 Awards.

4 May 2022 | Business SA Today

Manufacturer avoids skills shortage through commitment to apprentices

Workplace Commercial Furniture's annual apprenticeship program underpins their approach to recruitment.

3 May 2022 | SA Business Journal

City traders unite

To support city businesses, Business SA has teamed up with the City of Adelaide and the State Government of South of Australia.

2 May 2022 | Business SA Today

Latest IPCC report puts net-zero firmly on business agenda

Saving the world is business-as-usual. No longer is this the ideological discussion it once was.

28 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Australian businesses need incentives for R&D and innovation

ACCI's Back to Business campaign is urging the Federal Government to encourage Australian businesses to become world leaders in …

28 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Changes to piece rates in the Horticulture Award 2020

In February 2022, the Fair Work Commission decided to vary the Horticulture Award 2020 to ensure pieceworkers receive at least th…

28 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Yesterday’s CPI increase comes as no surprise to business

The CPI increase we saw yesterday will not surprise anyone in business over the last 18 months. With CPI recording an annual rise…

27 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Property manager hopes for income tripling encore

Offering exemplary customer service and providing great customer value is a passion for Natalie Abbott.

27 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Let’s stir small business investment in assets

ACCI’s Back Australian Business campaign is pushing for Australia’s next Federal Government to extend the temporary full expendin…

26 Apr 2022 | SA Business Journal

As COVID-19 clears, significant business challenges remain

At the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, there is a light as we see some real optimism returning in the March quarter of the Business S…

26 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Close contact rules to end

Premier Malinauskas announced changes last Friday that will be a big relief for small business owners across the state.

26 Apr 2022 | Media release

Confidence is up so COVID needs to clear off

The results of South Australia’s longest-running and largest business-to-business survey are out.

21 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Cashflow management for small business needs to be easier

Cashflow is the lifeline of small business. Having to wait extended periods to be paid means cash isn’t available for the busines…

21 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Watt's up with SA Power Networks' safety strategy?

Safety is definitely your priority when you have key fatal risk areas like vehicle incidents/crashes, electric shocks, falling fr…

21 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Small businesses need support investing in digital technology and their people

As we continue to rebuild the economy post-COVID-19 we are looking for innovative ways to help small businesses.

20 Apr 2022 | Media release

It is time to fall in line with the national position around close contacts

Business SA Director of Policy and Advocacy Kendall Crowe says that now is the time for South Australia to fall in-line with the …

19 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

School holidays for busy business owners

Juggling the daily workload is one thing, but two small words can send business owners into a spin: 'school holidays'.

19 Apr 2022 | SA Business Journal

Aged pensioners back in the workforce

We need to grow the size of the pie to help industries get back on their feet. We need more skilled Australians, more migrant wor…

19 Apr 2022 | Media release

Business SA appoints wine industry leader

Business SA is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Kay as the new Chief Executive Officer.

14 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Day Four: Federal Election Campaign … Back Australian business

With the date of the 2022 Federal Election now set for May 21, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has commenced the …

14 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Shape our energy future - SA Power Networks regional engagement workshops

As part of SA Power Network's overall stakeholder and consumer engagement plan, a series of workshops across regional South Austr…

14 Apr 2022 | Media release

Business SA hits the road to boost regional business

South Australia's peak business body will hit the road to Eyre Peninsula next week to help stimulate business growth. The Strengt…

12 Apr 2022 | Media release

The business of women's sport

Off the back of Australia's incredible recent victory in the women's cricket world cup, it is time to focus on the prize that is …

12 Apr 2022 | SA Business Journal

Federal Government must focus on the right skills mix

Day Two of the Federal Government election campaign, so how about we get straight to the significant issues?

12 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

What does it mean to transition to a low carbon economy?

Business SA member Edge Environment is teaming up with Carbon Neutral Adelaide to facilitate a discussion with business and gover…

12 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Cyber security is a risk for all business owners to manage

Cyber security is becoming more important for large and small business alike. It is also a valuable tool for small businesses to …

7 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Get alerted about access issues with the Disability Access Reporting Tool

The Office of the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity is introducing a tool to report difficulties accessing public venues and bus…

7 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

OTR servos to accept bitcoin

You will soon be able to use bitcoin to pay for fuel or snacks at OTR, making it the largest retailer in Australia to accept cryp…

7 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Arm your business with essential workplace resources

Are you managing a team of employees? Or trying to ensure you are meeting your WHS obligations? Or you need some support with awa…

7 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Shop Local SA: a new e-commerce solution to help sell your goods

It's more important than ever to shop locally. Shop Local SA is an exclusively South Australian online marketplace established to…

5 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

High Court backs employer with robust health and safety practices

The High Court has rejected a special leave application from a cleaner against a decision which had held that her employer did no…

5 Apr 2022 | SA Business Journal

April is about safety and stress

With lots going on in our busy lives and the March quarter already complete, April is a good month to reflect on how we are all d…

31 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

Business SA members start their net-zero journey

As the peak body for business owners and employers in South Australia across all industry sectors, Business SA always asks the qu…

31 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

OFFER: Take the Next Business Energy $500 Challenge

They are so confident in their business electricity rates, if they perform a no-obligation cost comparison with your current elec…

31 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

Skills development in South Australia

The skills mix available to South Australian business owners and employers does not match what is needed to truly create the best…

31 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

What about South Australia’s regional businesses?

While there are a range of short-term cash injections, incentives and subsidies that are a positive boost, we did find the lack o…

29 Mar 2022 | SA Business Journal

Dear Mr Frydenberg

Tonight, the Hon Josh Frydenberg will deliver his fourth national budget in advance of the Federal Election.

24 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

Bedford gets tech savvy at Tonsley

Business SA Corporate Member Bedford recently expanded their Panorama offices to include a series of high-tech offices at Tonsely…

24 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

Shorter and simpler Australian domain names launch on 24 March 2022

From 24 March 2022, Australian businesses will be able to register new .au direct names.

24 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

It’s a wrap for creative entrepreneurs at the Fringe

In the most challenging conditions, Business SA Corporate Member the Adelaide Fringe successfully delivers in 2022.

22 Mar 2022 | SA Business Journal

Next chapter for South Australia’s economy

Business SA congratulates the new Malinauskas Labor Government.

17 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

Do not get caught out with a costly underpayment

Do you know what the Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance and Enforcement Priorities are? If not need to so you do not end up with a co…

17 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

Important Safety Alert about Machine Guarding from San Remo

Business SA Member San Remo is sharing a safety alert to remind pasta manufacturers of their obligations as duty holders in consi…

17 Mar 2022 | InDaily

What can businesses do about reducing emissions in their supply chain?

It seems like the biggest hurdle for the business owner to start their net-zero journey is the question "what impact does my busi…

17 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

Disappointment at unchanged close contact rules

Today's decision not to change close contact rules is a missed opportunity

15 Mar 2022 | SA Business Journal

Let the sacrifices be for something

We have had the campaigning. We have had a debate. The names Marshall and Malinauskas are as often-mentioned at the moment as the…

10 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

Labor vs Liberal: this week's announcements

Key campaign commitments from Liberal and Labor and how that fits with Business SA's Charter22

10 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

ICT skills in South Australia

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to scale up a new industry with thousands of highly paid, highly skilled jobs in the i…

10 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

You can't be what you can't see. Business SA women recognise the importance of role models.

It was undoubtedly a proud feeling to be a South Australian woman in 2022 at the Business SA International Women's Day luncheon.

10 Mar 2022 | SA Business Journal

Celebrating South Australian women

Now I’m not a historian, but how about we take a journey to recognise some of the achievements that have opened the doors for wom…

3 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

20+ Initiatives To Reignite The CBD

As announced following a special council meeting in late January, the City of Adelaide handed down a comprehensive list of measur…

3 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

Market Café Buzzed By Private Sector Coffee Rush Hour

Therese Smith, owner of the popular café Seed & Stone in the Central Market, feels buzzed at the prospect of a returning public s…

3 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

Explore Export Opportunities

Last year, in partnership with Business SA, the Department for Trade and Investment offered complimentary export consultation ser…

3 Mar 2022 | Business SA Today

The Innovation Of Recruitment

Business SA is delighted to welcome Australian owned organisation Headstart to its growing community of Corporate Member business…

2 Mar 2022 | SA Business Journal

It starts with the public sector thinking about procurement

We are now in full-on campaign mode for the upcoming State Election on 19 March. Here at Business SA, we reflect on our comprehen…

24 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

Business SA Supports Gluttony

Business SA is excited to partner with the Adelaide Fringe Festival in 2022.

24 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

Eastside Business Awards

These awards celebrate business in the City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters. Voting is open until 17 March

24 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

Join The Business SA Team

We have a range of roles currently open for those who want to join South Australia's peak employer body.

24 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

Employment Contracts – Get Two For The Price Of One

Do you have employment contracts or individual flexibility agreements (IFAs) in place with your staff? When did you last review t…

24 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

Discover Business SA In Your Lunch Break

Business SA is SA’s largest membership-based employer organisation, representing employers and business owners across 17 differen…

24 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

Entrepreneurial Success With Beer And Burgers

Danny and Lee from Shifty Lizard Brewing Co. have recently expanded their successful Willunga taphouse into the city. A Hard Day'…

15 Feb 2022 | SA Business Journal

Think big for this next phase

Who is even mildly fed up with talking about COVID-19? It has been a tough two years for many within the business community, and …

10 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

International Tourists Are Back

Following the necessary, but not without its challenges, reopening the South Australian borders, the Australian Government announ…

10 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

Entrepreneur Walks The Walk To Book Sales Success

Renowned Australian innovator, leader and multi award-winning entrepreneur and Business SA member, Richard Turner, is a specialis…

10 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

Falls From Ladders Result In Fatality And Serious Injuries

In the space of six weeks, three workers have fallen on South Australian construction sites; two resulting in serious injuries an…

10 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

Turning The Tide: The Future Of Single-Use Plastics In South Australia

The Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 came into operation on 1 March 2021.

10 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

COVID-19 Marshals Must Be Visible

Businesses are being reminded that COVID Marshals must be visibly and immediately identifiable by their colleagues and the public.

10 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

Mainstreets And Laneways Revitalisation And Improvement Grants

Small businesses, organisations and property owners in eligible CBD precinct zones are encouraged to apply for funding of up to $…

7 Feb 2022 | SA Business Journal

This Is Not The Living With Covid That Anyone Expected

Always one to call it as it is, William Buck Managing Director Jamie McKeough says that it is not the skills shortage or supply i…

3 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

Sexual Harassment Reforms - What Employers Need To Know

In November, Business SA updated you on the Federal Government's legislative changes to better prevent and respond to sexual hara…

3 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

New QR Code Requirements For Business

Business SA has received advice from SA Health that the general retail industry is no longer required to have COVID SAfe QR Check…

3 Feb 2022 | Business SA Today

Returning Your Workforce Back To Work Safely

Like us here at Business SA, many South Australian businesses would have welcomed the South Australian Government's recent announ…

1 Feb 2022 | SA Business Journal

The Magic Ingredient Is … Confidence

Well, we have certainly all seen and felt some challenging times over the past two years, and especially the last couple of month…

27 Jan 2022 | Business SA Today

Commercial Leasing Impacted By COVID-19

As the nation continues to open from COVID, many lawyers experienced an upsurge in contractual disputes from many sectors, partic…

27 Jan 2022 | Business SA Today

Don't Forget Your Mental Health

Business ownership is something to be proud of, but that does not make it easy, especially during a global pandemic.

27 Jan 2022 | Business SA Today

New UK Cyber And Defence Deal For SA

South Australia has signed a three-year deal to strengthen ties with the UK through the space, cyber and defence industries.

27 Jan 2022 | Business SA Today

Workers Returning To The Office

We welcomed the announcement by the Premier that the public service would commence returning to their offices, starting today wit…

20 Jan 2022 | Business SA Today

AU-UK Free Trade Agreement

On 17th December 2021 the Australia-UK (AU-UK) Free Trade Agreement was signed. This is the first new FTA that the UK has underta…

20 Jan 2022 | Business SA Today

Call For Public Servants And Corporates To Return To The Office

With the Adelaide CBD effectively a ghost town, thousands of businesses with tens of thousands of employees are having a challeng…

13 Jan 2022 | Business SA Today

Introducing Our New Director Of Policy And Advocacy

Following eight years with Business SA, the end of 2021 saw the departure of Andrew McKenna.

13 Jan 2022 | Business SA Today

Current Financial Assistance

Recently, the Government of South Australia has announced four support payments for businesses impacted by the reintroduction of …

13 Jan 2022 | Business SA Today

Updated Healthcare Setting Workers Vaccination Direction

Are you across the latest Emergency Management (Healthcare Setting Workers Vaccination No 5) (COVID-19) Direction 2022, which tak…

13 Jan 2022 | Business SA Today

Latest Changes To The COVID Emergency Directives

As of 12.01am this morning, the Government of South Australia released a range of new requirements relating to exposures sites, c…

17 Dec 2021 | Business SA Today

Business SA Supports Workplace Relations Reforms As A Solid Start

The Federal Government has introduced its long-awaited industrial relations reforms to Parliament.

17 Dec 2021 | Business SA Today

Do You Employ Juniors Under The General Retail Award 2020?

On 25 November, the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision on junior rates in the General Retail Award 2020 as part of the…

16 Dec 2021 | Business SA Today

Whyalla Wows Business SA

Whyalla businesses have been eager to take advantage of a unique suite of services, specifically tailored to help them grow and t…

16 Dec 2021 | SA Business Journal

Merry Crypto-Christmas

That old saying that 'there is nothing more certain than death and taxes' might need an update given the certainty of change expe…

14 Dec 2021 | SA Business Journal

12 Days Of Sustainable Business

In the continuing Business SA InDaily Sustainable Business Series, Business SA CEO Martin Haese discusses the small steps busines…

9 Dec 2021 | Business SA Today

Consultation Critical – Vaccination Policy

On 7 October 2021 Mt Arthur Coal Mine (member of the BHP group of companies) issued a requirement or direction that all workers a…

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12 May 2022 | Business SA Today

Ambassador of Ukraine in Australia visits Business SA

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Businesses boom to celebrate Mum

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UPDATED: SA welcoming back young UK and Irish workers

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Tickets now on sale for the 40 Under 40 Awards Dinner

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Manufacturer avoids skills shortage through commitment to apprentices

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City traders unite

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Latest IPCC report puts net-zero firmly on business agenda

28 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Australian businesses need incentives for R&D and innovation

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Changes to piece rates in the Horticulture Award 2020

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Yesterday’s CPI increase comes as no surprise to business

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Property manager hopes for income tripling encore

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Let’s stir small business investment in assets

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As COVID-19 clears, significant business challenges remain

26 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Close contact rules to end

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Confidence is up so COVID needs to clear off

21 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Cashflow management for small business needs to be easier

21 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Watt's up with SA Power Networks' safety strategy?

21 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

Small businesses need support investing in digital technology and their people

20 Apr 2022 | Media release

It is time to fall in line with the national position around close contacts

19 Apr 2022 | Business SA Today

School holidays for busy business owners

19 Apr 2022 | SA Business Journal

Aged pensioners back in the workforce

19 Apr 2022 | Media release

Business SA appoints wine industry leader

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Day Four: Federal Election Campaign … Back Australian business

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Shape our energy future - SA Power Networks regional engagement workshops

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Business SA hits the road to boost regional business

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