Business SA Today

8 Jun 2023 | Business SA Today

EOFY: Buy now train later, tax incentives and government-subsidised qualification level courses

There’s never been a better time to upskill yourself or your staff with a raft of offers and incentives available from Business S…

8 Jun 2023 | Business SA Today

STATE BUDGET: We must change the rules for employing international students and graduates

Although South Australia’s unemployment rate rose from its historic low of 3.7% in March to 4.3% in April, the labour market rema…

7 Jun 2023 | Business SA Today

60 seconds to pitch your biz

Every month at our Business SA Chamber Networking event, 4 members get the opportunity to pitch their businesses to attendees. Th…

7 Jun 2023 | Business SA Today

Minimum wages and award rates rise by 5.75%

Last week, The Fair Work Commission's Expert Panel handed down the 2022/2023 Annual Wage Review decision. This decision applies t…

6 Jun 2023 | SA Business Journal

ANDREW KAY: Fighting for business since 1839

As an independent member-funded organisation, Business SA, South Australia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry, provides a compreh…

6 Jun 2023 | Business SA Today

Business unites to oppose destructive IR changes

The Australian business community is standing united with the launch of a national media campaign to raise public awareness of th…

1 Jun 2023 | Business SA Today

Annual Wage Review 2023 – What you need to know

The Fair Work Commission has announced it will hand down its Annual Wage Review decision on Friday 2 June 2023. This decision wil…

1 Jun 2023 | Business SA Today

Free trade with the UK now in force

The long-awaited Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA) entered into force on 31 May. Hot on the heels of the A…

31 May 2023 | Business SA Today

STATE BUDGET: Growing businesses need reform on payroll tax

As part of a 15-point proposal ahead of the State Budget on Thursday 15 June, Business SA has made a plea to the state government…

31 May 2023 | Business SA Today

From chopping trees to global enviro-tech powerhouse

For more than thirty years, Project Green Group owners Craig and Deb Hosking have had a strong passion for the environment and cr…

31 May 2023 | Business SA Today

Photo Gallery: Business SA Chamber Event, National Wine Centre of Australia, Wednesday 31 May 2023

A collection of photographs taken at the Business SA Chamber Event at the National Wine Centre of Australia on Wednesday 31 May 2…

30 May 2023 | Business SA Today

Australian First: Horasis Trade and Investment Summit Coming to Adelaide in November

International think tank Horasis will hold its first-ever Australian summit in November this year at the Adelaide Convention Cent…

26 May 2023 | Photo Galleries

Photo Gallery: Exclusive Corporate Luncheon, Lot 100, Friday 26 May 2023

A collection of photographs taken at the exclusive Corporate Member luncheon at Lot 100 on Friday 26 May 2023

25 May 2023 | Business SA Today

Unlocking Global Markets: Quick Guide for South Australian Businesses to Become Export Ready

As the global economy grows, South Australian businesses have a tremendous opportunity to tap into international markets. Ventur…

25 May 2023 | Business SA Today

15 ways the State Budget can take business to new heights

This is an opportune time for the State Government to craft a budget that continues to strengthen business confidence in SA, whil…

25 May 2023 | Business SA Today

Let’s work together to close the disability employment gap

Are you looking for staff? Has it been challenging finding the right fit? Would you like to tap into a wider pool of talent; a gr…

17 May 2023 | Business SA Today

Don’t let Zombie Agreements come back to bite

As part of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022, provisions have been inserted into the Fair Wo…

17 May 2023 | Business SA Today

A year of achievements for Green Street Distillery

Green Street Distillery, a proud SME member of Business SA, is enjoying a year of achievements in 2023 receiving prestigious gold…

16 May 2023 | SA Business Journal

Cleaning up despite inflationary pinch

Sam Ackland, owner of Build Clean, has found the quintessential level of steady growth following three years on the fast track.

16 May 2023 | SA Business Journal

Despite challenges, South Australia continues to bat above average

This continued optimism reflects ongoing determination and trust in the state's capabilities. Recent major events, such as the bi…

16 May 2023 | SA Business Journal

South Australia’s Business Confidence Above the National Average

According to the March quarter Business SA William Buck Survey of Business Expectations, both business confidence and conditions …

16 May 2023 | Business SA Today

Speaking out about the importance of volunteering

Volunteering is important to our economy and our society. Volunteering helps improve mental health and helps communities thrive. …

11 May 2023 | Business SA Today

A modest Federal Budget for South Australian businesses

Business SA is of the opinion it is a modest budget for South Australian businesses, as the government has focussed on addressing…

11 May 2023 | Business SA Today

Does your business qualify for the $650 energy rebate?

81% of South Australian businesses have seen their electricity bills increase by up to 29% in the last 12 months, according to th…

11 May 2023 | Business SA Today

Business SA members win big at BDO Fast Movers

At a beautifully presented breakfast event, 12 Business SA members were recognised alongside 13 other businesses, as fast-growing…

9 May 2023 | Business SA Today

Michael Shuman: If South Australia wants great work to flourish and expand, it needs to create a local investment ecosystem

Michael H. Shuman is an economist, attorney, author, entrepreneur, and leading visionary in community economics. He is an Adjunct…

4 May 2023 | Business SA Today

Let's focus on our sister cities

Business SA has called on the State Government to increase the focus on Adelaide’s Sister City program following the global tech …

4 May 2023 | Business SA Today

Business welcomes review of migration system final report

Business SA lodged a submission to the review late last year outlining that South Australian businesses need a responsive and fit…

4 May 2023 | Business SA Today

Tax deductions for small and medium sized businesses for electrification and efficiency upgrades

Business SA’s national counterpart, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has welcomed the announcement of targe…

26 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

Are you paying your employees correctly? You can't afford to get it wrong.

The underpayment of wages is making headlines right now as the government follows through with its pre-election promise to crimin…

26 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

Workshop to help boost vocational education and training completions

Less than 50% of people that start a vocational education and training (VET) qualification complete it. Help us tackle this prob…

26 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

Register now - new government-subsidised Net Zero program to educate South Australian SMEs

Business SA has received a grant to deliver subsidised net zero training for 100 South Australian SMEs in the second half of 2023.

26 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

Credit Union SA moves into housing development lending

Business SA member, Credit Union SA is moving into residential property development lending to help more South Australians get in…

26 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

Hire a Defence Reservist and reap the benefits in your business

Hiring a Defence Reservist can help improve your business' productivity, efficiency and resilience.

26 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

New Food Services Standards in effect - plus a free info session to learn more

Businesses that serve food need to be aware that Food Safety Standard 3.2.2A – Food Safety Management Tools is now in effect. It …

24 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

VALO named in Australia and New Zealand’s leading best places to work

South Australian-based advanced lighting technology company VALO has been named one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading places…

20 Apr 2023 | SA Business Journal

ANDREW KAY: Why becoming a Green Economic Zone is the right way forward for SA

With the Industry Climate Change Conference kicking off in Adelaide today, the minds of business owners, government and thought l…

20 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

Games of Fortune – Businesses hail Gather Round success

Businesses across South Australia have cheered success following the inaugural AFL Gather Round over the weekend.

20 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

Tell us how your business is going and have your voice heard, and represented in our policy positions

20 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

New training partnership to help plug the skills gap

20 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Rostering employees to work on ANZAC DAY

Employers must now “request” employees to work on public holidays before they are actually required to work the day. This means t…

20 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

World Health and Safety Day is coming on April 28

World Health and Safety Day is an annual event celebrated on 28 April highlighting the importance of creating a safe and healthy …

14 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

Gather round, let's do some business, SA!

The invitation-only event, which took advantage of the rare congregation of business heads in Adelaide for the AFL Gather Round s…

14 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

Photo Gallery: AFL Gather Round Business Luncheon, Adelaide Convention Centre, Friday 14 April 2023

A collection of photographs taken at the AFL Gather Round Business Lunch at The Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday 14 April 2023

13 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

Why is completing our Survey of Business Expectations so important?

The March quarter 2023 of Business SA’s Survey of Business Expectations, powered by William Buck, is now live and we would apprec…

12 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

Leading print company celebrates 50 years of sustainability

The organisation, which was founded in 1973 by Doug Cleland and Ernie and Olha Orel has grown from a start-up of two, growing to …

12 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

State tourism reaches record high

The South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) has reported a record spend of $8.3 billion by visitors to SA in 2022. This beat…

5 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

Uniting Communities is leading the way in environmental sustainability

Uniting Communities is leading the way in environmental sustainability as the first Australian charity to be certified Carbon Neu…

4 Apr 2023 | Photo Galleries

Photo Gallery: The Chamber Networking - Crowne Plaza Adelaide, Thursday 30 March 2023

A collection of photographs taken at the Chamber Networking Evening at Crowne Plaza Adelaide on Thursday 30 March 2023

4 Apr 2023 | Business SA Today

IMPORTANT EASTER ALERT: Rostering Employees to work Public Holidays

With the Easter Long Weekend only days away, employers who are operating need to act with urgency. Employers need to immediately …

30 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Young leaders driving change

Gone are the days when positions of leadership depended on decades of experience. Climbing to the top of the ladder was once a sl…

30 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

New UK trade agreement will help Australian businesses diversify

This FTA is historic. It is the UK’s first new trade deal signed after Brexit. Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the UK’s previous Secretary …

30 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Business SA backs Australian Chambers call for interest rate pause in April

Business SA supports its national counterpart, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) call for the Reserve Bank…

29 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Women serving our communities and our country

Genevieve Rueger, Firefighter and former Blackhawk helicopter pilot for the Australian Defence Force, and Linda Williams, Deputy …

28 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Changes to sexual harassment rules in the Fair Work Act

As of 6 March 2023, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) was amended in accordance with the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs,…

28 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Photo Gallery: ThirtyNiners Unveiling, Light Adelaide, Tuesday 28 March 2023

A collection of photographs taken at the ThirtyNiners unveiling at Light Adelaide on Tuesday 28 March 2023

24 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

'Power networkers' share their secrets

Networking is an important activity for business people, particularly those who operate in the business-to-business (B2B) space: …

23 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

South Australia cleans up at national tourism awards

Congratulations to the seven South Australian businesses awarded at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards last Friday night.

23 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

What you need to know about portable long-service leave in the construction industry

In South Australia, employees in the building, electrical or metal trade industries who work on-site are entitled to portable lon…

23 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Spam rules reminder – Business’s using SMS and Email in their marketing

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), who regulate unsolicited communications including marketing by phone, e…

23 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Net Zero Business – “No longer a marketing asset”

Ahead of South Australia’s Industry Climate Change Conference, which Business SA is supporting on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 April…

21 Mar 2023 | SA Business Journal

Make International Women's Day a Catalyst for Change

While March brings a massive tourism focus to our state, in the business community it’s the chance for women leaders to bathe in…

16 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Port Adelaide celebrates female growth at Alberton

Over the last decade, the growth of women’s sport, particularly in traditionally male-dominated codes, has been more significant …

16 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

AUKUS submarines: once-in-a-generation opportunity for SA businesses

The decision to build nuclear-powered submarines in South Australia is welcomed by Business SA. As has been well documented, the …

16 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Introducing ThirtyNiners – Engaging with the future leaders of South Australia

Today we can announce the launch of an exciting new initiative for forward-thinking South Australian business leaders, aged 40 y…

16 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Show your commitment to being a ‘safe’ business

WE’RE EQUAL promotes businesses and organisations willing to commit to being ‘safe’ environments free from discrimination, bullyi…

15 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Changes proposed - Equal Opportunity (Domestic Abuse) Amendment Bill 2022 (SA)

On 17 November 2022 the State Government introduced a bill which aims to change current legislation to better protect the rights …

15 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Applications for Industry Leaders Fund (ILF) are now open

The Industry Leaders Fund (ILF) has opened applications to its 2023 study grant program for executives who can demonstrate their …

9 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Changes to flexible working arrangements

As of 7 June 2023, the Fair Work Commission will be able to deal with disputes relating to requests for flexible working arrangem…

9 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

$25,000 energy efficiency grants for SMEs

Grants for small and medium-sized businesses of up to $25,000 are now available to replace or upgrade existing equipment to impro…

9 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Seppeltsfield celebrates the release of 100-year-old Para Vintage Tawny

Corporate Member Seppeltsfield Barossa has celebrated the unveiling of one of Australia’s most significant wines, with their 1923…

9 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Important changes to shutdown provisions in modern awards

The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission recently handed down a decision to vary shutdown provisions in 78 Modern Awards. These…

9 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Changes to public spending a win for local business

The State Government has announced a suite of changes on how public money will be spent on the purchase of goods and services, ho…

8 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan to speak at Gather Round Business Lunch

We can confirm AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan will present at the official AFL Gather Round Business Lunch in Adelaide on Friday 14 Ap…

7 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Updated: Member mania at the 2023 Adelaide Fringe

The Adelaide Fringe has kicked off, and more Business SA members than ever are involved. This weekly guide during the Adelaide F…

2 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Supporting women in business - New gender pay equity and discrimination laws

As part of the 2022 Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill), there has been a large focus on the Governmen…

2 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

The race is on at Morphettville following the announcement of a $350m redevelopment

The long-anticipated news of a confirmed commercial and residential development at Morphettville racecourse broke this week, anti…

2 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

The wait is over for Cancer Council SA’s new home

Cancer Council SA and the Minister for Health and Wellbeing the Hon Chris Picton MP officially opened the brand new 120-room Canc…

2 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Multicultural Chambers of Commerce unite

Earlier this week, Business SA was proud to host the Multicultural Chamber of Commerce group networking evening. The multicultura…

2 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

Goodies and Grains for the win

Goodies and Grains started from humble beginnings in the nineties with a small business run out of the Central Markets.

2 Mar 2023 | Business SA Today

"Cheers Chair", Nikki Govan concludes 9.5 year term on Business SA board

On behalf of the entire Business SA board and staff, I would like to say thank you to Nikki Govan, following the conclusion of he…

23 Feb 2023 | Business SA Today

Sales, energy costs and labour shortages top list of concerns for business.

Results of the Business SA, William Buck Survey of Business Expectations were released this week, identifying an optimistic traje…

23 Feb 2023 | Business SA Today

Grants available to assist in creating energy efficiencies

Results released this week in ‘Business Now’, Business SA and William Buck’s Survey of Business Expectations for the December qua…

23 Feb 2023 | Business SA Today

Death of a worker in April 2020 leads to huge fines for labour-hire company

A recent Safework SA prosecution highlighted the need for labour-hire companies, and for businesses using labour-hire companies, …

23 Feb 2023 | Business SA Today

Getting into business with Defence? There are things you need to know

With a multitude of new opportunities in Defence on the horizon, including an estimated spend of $270 billion out to the end of t…

21 Feb 2023 | Business SA Today

Mid-market resilience, a good sign

Steady as she goes. Those are my initial thoughts after reading the results of the December 2022 quarter Business SA, William Buc…

21 Feb 2023 | Business SA Today

Steady Seas for MacTaggart Scott Australia

The outlook is steady for MacTaggart Scott Australia (MTSA) according to its Adelaide Director Peter Richings, noting some resili…

15 Feb 2023 | Business SA Today

$5000 grants for employers supporting female employees to study while they work

UniSA Online has announced it will be a provider of the Commonwealth Government’s Women in STEM Cadetship and Advanced Apprentice…

15 Feb 2023 | Business SA Today

Why you NEED cyber policies in your workplace

With most workplaces now requiring employees to interact in some way with company technology, employers should be aware that even…

15 Feb 2023 | Business SA Today

Make your voice heard in the 2023 National Trade Survey

All business owners are encouraged to make their voices heard by participating in the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry…

8 Feb 2023 | Business SA Today

Sport SA Business Leaders Survey

Sport SA is establishing a Women’s Sport Academy to support and empower female athletes, coaches, officials, and administrators t…

8 Feb 2023 | Business SA Today

What is ChatGPT? In a cyber-threatened world, is it safe for my business?

If you’ve got a tech-savvy teenager, a busy marketer, or an IT guru in your life, you’ve probably heard about ChatGPT by now. In …

7 Feb 2023 | Business SA Today

Wesfarmers woes with wage payments

Seven subsidiaries of Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety Pty Ltd (Wesfarmers) will back-pay more than $4.8 million to more than 3,4…

2 Feb 2023 | Business SA Today

Line-up announced for SA’s biggest International Women’s Day luncheon

1 Feb 2023 | Business SA Today

How to avert a cyber attack: The 8 essential areas to focus your efforts

The Optus and Medibank incidents, among a multitude of others, have brought into sharp focus the need for all businesses to impro…

31 Jan 2023 | Business SA Today

Paid domestic violence leave – are you ready?

From 1 February 2023, employers with 15 or more employees must provide 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave.

25 Jan 2023 | Business SA Today

Review of public holidays act

Attention all businesses! The YourSAy review of public holidays is currently open and accepting submissions until 3 February.

24 Jan 2023 | Business SA Today

CEO joins local lineup of A-Listers to peek behind the guise of homelessness

Business SA CEO Andrew Kay will join an impressive list of well-known South Australians this Saturday to lift the lid on homeless…

24 Jan 2023 | Business SA Today

Swapping a public holiday for another day

Employers may want to operate as normal on January 26 and provide the public holiday to their staff on another day, for example, …

24 Jan 2023 | Business SA Today

Bring your kids to work day. Novelty or nightmare?

Thursday 19 January, just as many of Business SA’s working parents were square out of activities to keep their children entertain…