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- Managing business finances
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### Find the latest programs, grants and initiatives for small businesses in South Australia.

- Small Business Week

Build capability, expand your network, and access practical tools to help your business thrive.
- Algal Bloom Support Package

Support for business and industry impacted by the Algal Bloom event in South Australia.
- AI Capability Pilot Program

Apply to become a delivery partner for the new AI Capability Pilot Program.
- Powering Business Grants

Invest in energy-efficient upgrades for your business with a Powering Business Grant.
- Whyalla Business Support Package

Support for businesses and workers impacted by the Whyalla Steelworks challenges.
- Women in Business Program

A program designed to support women in starting, running and growing their businesses.
- Small Business Fundamentals Program

Tailored support to help you build your business know-how.
- Sustainability Support Program

Develop strategies to improve your environmental sustainability, and build skills and capability to implement new practices.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Program

Support for business owners and their employees to build resilience and cope with mental health challenges.
- Energy Bill Relief

Learn more about accessing relief for your business' electricity bills.
- Drought support

If you’re a small and family business owner in a drought-affected region, support is available to help you manage the impacts of drought.
- Sources of funding

When you’re setting up a business or investing in new growth opportunities, you may need funds.
- Support services

## Support services
### Discover a range of services designed to help you get on with business.

- Small Business Support Officers

Get support to run, start or grow your business through a dedicated Small Business Support Officer servicing your region.
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Get support support and advice from range of national, South Australian and local government services.
- Small Business Commission SA

The Small Business Commission SA provides fast, fair, and low-cost dispute resolution for South Australian small businesses.
- Regional support

Connect with a range of organisations and programs that support businesses and workers in South Australia's regions.
- Coaching and mentoring

Find how you can connect with coaches and mentors to help you and your business.
- Emergency Preparedness and Recovery

We have compiled tools, resources and plans to assist you plan ahead should you need to respond to an emergency or a natural disaster.
- Resource Centre

## Resource Centre
### Access a suite of resources to help you get on with business.

- Sources of funding

Uncover different sources of funding to help you get on with business.
- Tools and downloads

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Get all the latest news for small businesses in South Australia.
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## Support for businesses impacted by the algal bloom

The naturally occurring algal bloom currently affecting parts of South Australia’s coastline has impacts beyond the immediate environmental concerns.

The South Australian Government, in partnership with the Australian Government, has established a support package which includes financial relief payments and grants for eligible marine industry businesses.

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### Women in Business program

The Women in Business Program is a four year, $4 million program supporting women in starting, running and growing their businesses.

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### Sustainability Support Program

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## Latest news for small business

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10th Nov 2025

### Call for delivery partners to help small and family businesses harness AI

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31st Oct 2025

### Algal Bloom business support expanded and extended to mid 2026

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15th Oct 2025

### New grant and increased financial support for businesses impacted by the Algal Bloom

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3rd Oct 2025

### That's a wrap on Small Business Week 2025

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30th Sep 2025

### New on-demand videos to support your business growth

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25th Sep 2025

### What’s happening in October for small and family businesses

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