Expert business support when and where you need it

The B2B Support Program connects small businesses across the Barossa, Gawler, Light and Adelaide Plains with trusted local experts, so you can make smarter decisions and build a stronger business.

 

Gain clarity, identify direction and build momentum.

This popular, impactful program helps you:

  • Understand where your business stands
  • Identify opportunities for improvement
  • Clarify your next steps and priorities

Expertise aligned to your stage of business

Every business is at a different stage and facing different challenges. Get practical, targeted advice to help you build capability, strengthen resilience, and take confident steps toward sustainable growth.

  • Local experts who understand your region
  • Tailored, practical advice (no generic templates)
  • Flexible delivery: in-person, online, or hybrid
  • Subsidised access to reduce cost barriers
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Practical guidance that delivers results

Trusted local expertise – Work with professionals who understand your industry and region.

Tailored advice – Support aligned to your specific goals and challenges, using strategic, outcomes-driven engagement

Subsidised access – Get started from just $55 per referral.

Flexible delivery – Choose face-to-face, online, or a hybrid approach.

 

Get help where it matters most

  • Marketing & branding: Build your presence and grow your audience
  • Finance & business planning: Improve cash flow and plan ahead
  • Technology & IT: Streamline systems and adopt the right tools
  • HR & workplace safety: Build your team and meet compliance
  • Tourism & hospitality: Attract visitors and enhance experiences
  • Planning: Access town planning and land use expertise
  • General business advice: Strategy, operations and growth

Strengthening businesses across our region

The program is available to all businesses right across the Barossa, Gawler, Light & Adelaide Plains areas.

No matter your industry or stage of business, whether you’re a micro, family-run, small or emerging enterprise, you can access support tailored to your needs. We’re committed to helping businesses across our region take the next step, unlock new opportunities, and achieve meaningful, lasting progress.

Our goal is simple: to build a stronger, more resilient regional economy by helping local businesses succeed.

Are you a Gawler-based business?

You may be eligible for extended support through our partnership with the Town of Gawler. Thanks to funding, we’re able to offer businesses registered in the ToG council area a more in-depth B2B engagement for a limited time.

Additional benefits include:

  • Extended mentoring and advisory support
  • Access to experienced local mentors
  • Flexible delivery options
  • Deeper engagement to support growth and innovation
  • This initiative is designed to give Gawler businesses the tools, confidence and expert guidance to grow while strengthening the local economy.
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A range of seasoned professionals

We have a range of B2B providers ready to help your business thrive and prepare for upcoming opportunities and events. We include some of them below.

Our B2B Support Program brochure sets out the full list of current providers.

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Katharine Crane – Crane Creative

  • Social Media Coaching
  • Social Media Bootcamps
  • 1:1 Intensive Training
  • Regional Workshops
  • Online Marketing Services
  • Guest Speaking and Podcasts
  • Events and Workshops

Brett Moffett – Systematech IT Consulting

  • Customer feedback surveys
  • QR code generation
  • Square Reader setup for payments
  • Kiosk mode tablet setup
  • IT support and setup
  • PowerBI dashboards
  • Business process automation

Justin McDonald – Stellar Digital

  • Full Service Digital Agency
  • Integrated Marketing Campaigns (Website, Email, Google, Social)
  • Custom Websites & Web Functionality
  • Website & Domain Recovery
  • Hosting & Domain Management
  • WordPress & Website Management
  • Website Management & Content Updates
  • Search Engine Optimisation/Traffic Generation
  • Website content updates and SEO
  • E-Commerce & Booking Tools
  • Logo & Corporate Identity
  • Video, virtual tours, and photography
  • Print materials (vouchers, flyers, biz cards)

Rebecca Retz – Bec Alison Marketing

  • Campaign development to piggyback off the Gather Round
  • Maximising communication to increase campaign reach (social media, website updates, TripAdvisor, etc.)
  • Creating community event partnerships
Sue Edwards Up To Date Consultancy

Sue Edwards – Up-To-Date Consultancy

  • Business consulting and planning
  • Financial management and reporting
  • Accounting systems setup and training
  • Human resources and workplace safety compliance
  • Governance training for not-for-profits
  • Event lifecycle planning and promotion

Shelley Cox – Your Business Compass

  • One-on-one mentoring to align business goals with events
  • Social media, newsletter, and calendar planning
  • Custom strategy development for business challenges
  • Streamlining processes and operations in preparation for events

Matt Dorman – Mellor Olsson Lawyers

  • Focused expertise in key regulatory areas, such as local government compliance and industry-specific standards
  • Liquor and gaming licensing
  • Commercial agreement support (eg venue contracts, supplier agreements, operating agreements, regulatory compliance provisions)

Matt Whitelum – Yield Business Advisory

  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Annual and strategic business plans
  • Management reporting (budget variance analysis)
  • Growth and profit improvement strategies
  • Monthly/quarterly coaching and accountability

Tania Shirgwin – Decant Digital

  • Full marketing strategy (digital/print advertising, content management, SEO)
  • Event promotion (competitions, PR, media, email campaigns)
  • Graphic design for all marketing materials (print, social tiles, banner ads)
  • Event management (logistics, ticketing, staff scheduling)
  • Compliance and risk management support
  • Project coordination (stakeholder communications, budget planning, reporting)

Johan Czanik – Your Numbers Man

  • Operational and capital budget planning
  • Cost analysis and real-time tracking for efficiency
  • Pricing strategy implementation
  • Financial modelling for strategic decisions
  • Scenario planning for adaptability and resilience

Andrew Porter – Designer Images

  • Cohesive promotional materials for events
  • Printed marketing materials (posters, flyers)
  • Marketing for social media and online purposes
  • Promotional signage (A-frames, pull-up banners, fence banners)
  • Print material organisation and production
  • Copywriting and messaging assistance
  • Logo design and style guide consistency

Previous participants

Meet some of the small businesses just like yours who have sought help and benefited from the B2B Support Program.