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Support services and contacts

There are several sources of help when starting your business.

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Business information line
Funding and grants
Workshops and events
Indigenous services
Red tape reduction

Business information line

Discover an extensive range of information, guidance, programs and networking opportunities at Adelaide’s network of Business Enterprise Centres and at the Regional Development Association's network of regional offices.

The Business Information Line puts you straight in contact with your local Business Enterprise Centre or Regional Development Association office. Free call 1300 123 232 during business hours.

Funding and grants

There are very few grants available to help you start a business. Nonetheless, it is worth checking what is available at both state and federal level:

Use the Business Loan Finder to find available loans and their terms.

Workshops and events

There are several workshops and events suitable for starting a business that are held throughout the year. They are provided by a range of organisations, including Business Enterprise Centres Regional Development Australia.

Indigenous services

Indigenous Business Australia is an organisation that enables Indigenous Australians to create wealth, accumulate assets and achieve their financial aspirations.

Red tape reduction

What frustrates you about government rules and regulations? Where are the overlaps, repetition, or inconsistencies? Help the Competitiveness Council uncover unnecessary or burdensome compliance rules – no matter how small. Give them your practical suggestions for change or improvements to make your business more productive.

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