Empty small town street with closed businesses; bare tree in the foregroundThe Business Fundamentals Program builds on RDA’s established Business-to-Business (B2B) program by offering targeted and intensive advice to businesses impacted by recent drought conditions in the Barossa, Gawler, Light, and Adelaide Plains regions.

Funded by the Office for Small and Family Business through the State Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package, the program will be delivered through two complementary streams.

 

  • Stream 1 (Business Fundamentals) is a highly intensive, power-packed program which journeys with businesses;
  • Stream 2 (Business Bounceback) is a lighter touch, one-off initial consultation with an expert.

Both streams are borne from the recognition that the drought hit hard, especially for primary producers and for businesses reliant on them through supply chains and local spending. The Fundamentals Stream is designed to offer intensive support and accountability so that businesses can have help to maximise operational performance and plan strategically; Bounceback is for businesses needing a little ‘spring-clean’ to tidy up your business practices for a new season of productivity. Businesses are welcome to apply for both streams.

These programs are a safe space to open your books and practices to expert support and find a way forward for a stronger future. To decide which stream is right for you, check the table below:

Stream 1: Business Fundamentals  Stream 2: Business Bounceback
Delivered by a panel of experienced business coaches Access to a broad panel of B2B providers for targeted advisory services.
Three specific focuses: (1) farm business and operations, (2) financial and planning fundamentals and (3) brand ‘glow-up’ Broader focus depending on need and matching.
Business health check and tailored action plan Guidance and coaching on specific issues raised by the participant in the consultation period
Minimum 8 hours of one-on-one coaching per participant 2-3 hour consultation per participant
Open to all industries Open to all industries
Minimum number of places are reserved for primary producers Primary producers, or those affected by producer-specific issues are given preference
Intakes are planned quarterly from November 2025 – October 2026 (dates are subject to adjustment if needed) Intakes are ongoing
$200 + GST co-payment $50 + GST co-payment

 

Register your interest here.

logos for drought response with funding bodies of the office for small and family business and the government of South Australia