Business fundamentals the key to growth in 2025

South Australian Business News
Elisa Luck
Thursday, January 16th 2025
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If you are an established small business leader or owner and want some practical support to take your business and knowledge to the next level, our Business Fundamentals Program is perfect for you. Our four month Program and your own dedicated Business Mentor will equip you with the knowledge, confidence and skills to plan and grow your business 

Don’t just take our word for it — this Program will make a difference! Past participants have had fantastic success in extra sales, increased employee numbers, identified new opportunities and greater confidence in their business and direction. A staggering 99.1% of business leaders and owners who have participated in the Program have said that they would highly recommend it. 

Clarie’s Osterstock, the founder of Olive & Bee completed the Business Fundamentals Program , after already completing the Export Ready Program and Encore Start Up Program.

No matter what stage you’re at in business, you’re going to benefit from continuous learning”. As a small business owner, engaging with fellow entrepreneurs and experienced facilitators fosters a culture of innovation and accountability.” says Claire. 

Setting goals and commitments during the sessions and being held accountable by facilitators and peers has been instrumental in driving progress,” she says.​“It’s easier to uphold promises to others than to oneself, especially in the hustle of entrepreneurship.” says Claire.

You can read more about Claire’s business success here .

Our Program is held at the South Australian Business Chamber at Unley, and delivered through six interactive workshops, four of which are delivered as in-person sessions, and two are delivered online. All you need to do is be commit to three full-days and three half-days.

The program is intentionally designed to build confidence, skills and knowledge on strategic areas of growth within business. The workshops are interactive and include best-practice instruction, individual and group activities, and examination of practical case studies. We will provide you with templates, resources and tools that you can use within your business.

The Program is worth $3,000 and heavily subsidised by the State Government. Applicants for the Program are required to pay $500.00 plus GST. To find out more or apply for our next intake which register here – spots are limited !

The Business Fundamentals Program is an initiative of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.

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Elisa Luck

General Manager, Programs and Consulting
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