2/06/2009 5:55:32 PM The Office of Consumer and Business Affairs' Business Advice page is a gateway to a huge amount of advice for business people whether they be manufacturers or retailers. Includes information on advertising, door-to-door sales, lay-by sales, refunds, selling, shop lifting, uncollected goods, warranties, customer satisfaction, complaints, e-commerce, being a landlord, licensing & registration and registering a business name.
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2/06/2009 5:58:32 PM The Business Gateway is a service provided by the Department of Trade and Economic Development. It describes South Australia's competitive advantages for business, provides summaries of the State's major industries and outlines the State's regions and their investment opportunities. Fact sheets and maps are available for downloading, as well as news briefs providing the latest business and economic developments in the State. An Events Calendar lists workshops and seminars for business owners.
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2/06/2009 5:57:27 PM [DI-07] Here's where you can buy the South Australian Government Financial Year Planner.
The Financial Year Planner helps you plan your activities and staff leave. It also displays SA public and school holidays, and provides space for your notes.
Large size - A1 (83.5cm x 59cm).
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2/06/2009 5:57:58 PM Information on fire safety from the Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) for commercial buildings.
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2/06/2009 5:56:19 PM [07] For many people, a Home-Based Business is an ideal way to earn an income. Communicate with other home-based businesses and receive support no matter where you live.
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2/06/2009 5:55:37 PM Incorporation is a voluntary, simple and inexpensive means of establishing a legal entity. It is an alternative to forming a company limited by guarantee or a co-operative, and is particularly suitable for small, community based groups. Except as may be provided in the rules of the association, incorporation provides a limited liability for members. Associations are administered by the Office of Consumer and Business Affairs.
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2/06/2009 5:55:37 PM A co-operative is an entity voluntarily owned and controlled by the people for whom it was established and who use its services. A co-operative may be formed for the provision of goods or services to its members or for the supply of goods or services to the general public.
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2/06/2009 5:55:37 PM Consumer protection and compliance with relevant laws are pivotal components of the Office of Consumer and Business Affairs' current work plan. A range of activities and approaches are used to ensure compliance with legislated standards and a set of priority guidelines are used to balance resource utilisation and maximise effectiveness in this area.
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2/06/2009 5:57:12 PM [DI-09] Use this form to cancel a business name.
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2/06/2009 5:56:49 PM [DI-09] If you have a business name and there's been some changes (e.g. change of business address), you need to notify the Office of Consumer and Business Affairs of those changes.
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2/06/2009 5:56:31 PM [DI-09] Use this form to register a change of proprietors of your business.
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2/06/2009 5:55:36 PM [DI-09] If you have registered a business name in South Australia, you are required to renew that name every three (3) years or cancel the business name. A renewal notice is issued one month prior to the expiry date. Please note: failure to renew on or before the expiry date will incur a late fee.
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2/06/2009 5:56:06 PM [DI-09] If you're a builder, conveyancer, land agent, plumber, gas fitter, electrician, second-hand vehicle dealer, security/investigation agent or a travel agent, you'll need to renew your occupational licence periodically.
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2/06/2009 5:56:30 PM People who make false motor injury claims rip millions of dollars off South Australian motorists every year. This fraud adds to the cost of the Compulsory Third Party insurance premium included in your annual motor registration renewal.
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2/06/2009 5:56:09 PM [DI-09] If you're applying to register a business name or to incorporate an association that uses restricted word/s, a letter must be written outlining the reasons why you believe the Minister should approve the proposed name.
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2/06/2009 5:55:56 PM [07] The Department of Trade and Economic Development offers information, advice and workshops for small / medium-sized businesses. Further assistance, email DTEDinfo@state.sa.gov.au or ph 1800 188 018.
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2/06/2009 5:58:14 PM Planning SA is involved with the development of a number of strategies for the State Government in the area of land use planning and development.
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