In this week’s edition of the South Australian Business Chamber’s member news, SA Power Network launch a new power outage alert service, Evolving Solutions announce a free eCommerce readiness assessment[JC(S1] , and the RAH Research Fund present a new research program on needle phobia, and more…
SA Power Networks Launches New Email & SMS Power Outage Alert Service
SA Power Network has launched a new subscription service notifying customers of planned power outages. The service is free for existing SA Power Networks customers to subscribe. Sign up today using the details from a previous power bill and join thousands of South Australians already registered.
To subscribe, click here
Can You Imagine Facing Your Fear of Needles Three Times Every Week?
There are 25,000 Australians living with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD)*. This is a life-long condition. Patients often experience poor quality of life and if a kidney transplant is not an option, they undergo dialysis multiple times per week, often for many years. The statistics around needle fear are devastating.
Research by the RAH Research Fund has shown 71% have difficulty with needles in the first six weeks of dialysis,**and nearly 40% have fear of needles***. This is the reality for more than 10,000 people receiving haemodialysis for ESKD in Australia*. At least six large-bore needles per week are put in their arm – 312 needle insertions per year. Needles are approximately 3mm x 25 – 38mm, much larger than standard needles used for taking blood. Needles are a way of life for Australians living with kidney disease; a part of life-saving treatment. But this is especially difficult for those with a fear of needles. That’s what talented researcher, Associate Professor Shilpa Jesudason, wants to change, through the INJECT Study – a research program aimed to reduce the fear of needles.
“INJECT will develop, trial and evaluate an intervention to measure and help patients manage needle fear and help nurses support patients. The project represents a major advance in addressing needle distress, empowering patients and providing support for self-management,” said Associate Professor Jesudason.
To find out more about Associate Professor Jesudason’s research click here
Cutler Brands Helping Produce Safety Glasses to Support the Fight Against COVID-19
Kilkenny screen printing company and the South Australian Business Chamber Entrepreneur Programme graduate, Cutler Brands, is set to produce more than 150 million transparent plastic sheets used to create safety glasses for global export. Chief Executive, Mike Rogers, says the company has adapted a 50-year-old piece of machinery to successfully pivot the company to fulfill this substantial order. The thin, light-weight design is likely to become a popular choice for future orders, which is sure to lead to on-going manufacturing demand. This is yet another example of the immense manufacturing capabilities here in South Australia. The South Australian Business Chamber Chief Executive, Martin Haese, says it is promising to see yet another the South Australian Business Chamber member and entrepreneur programme graduate achieving great success despite these times of uncertainty.
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The South Australian Business Chamber Member, Evolving Solutions, Now Offering FREE E‑commerce Readiness Assessments Valued at $740
The past few months have seen major changes in the way businesses operate and deliver services to customers. The shock of COVID-19 has led to the unfortunate closure for some businesses and the urgent need to pivot operations for others. For many SMEs, e‑commerce presents a viable long-term sales channel, but it can be difficult to know where to start.
Evolving Solutions is a 100% SA owned and operated business and has been working in the hosting and e‑Commerce space for more than 20 years. This the South Australian Business Chamber member provides options for website hosting using their in-house webservers and cloud-based platforms. Managing Director, Rob Hill, has been a long-standing Mentor in the South Australian Business Chamber Young Entrepreneur Scheme and is also a member of the South Australian Business Chamber Digital Advisory Panel. Mr Hill says COVID-19 has resulted in changes to the way local businesses operate and link with customers.
Moving into eCommerce means different things for each business and it can become overwhelming, especially for those who are not tech-savvy. The key is in having a clear roadmap for what you want to achieve and how you will get there. The team at Evolving Solutions are eager to help local businesses succeed in eCommerce by drawing on more than twenty years of experience in the digital space.
To enter the competition to win a free eCommerce assessment of your business valued at $740 (which includes an audit of your website, domain, email, social media integration, analytics and SEO) click here
To get in touch, click here
New Business to Provide Care for Lost Loved Ones with Online Memorial
A group of Adelaide businesses have teamed up to ensure families can continue to attend funeral services despite strict Australia-wide border restrictions, launching a new online memorial service. The South Australian Business Chamber is proud to support new members, Adelaide Online Memorials, and commend them on this innovative new business model providing important care for families grieving the loss of a loved one.
Adelaide funeral celebrant, Trevor Hayley, joined funeral director Deanne Edwards, and local production company, Digi Flix, to launch Adelaide Memorials Online in just four weeks.
Mr Hayley said the group wanted to provide an online memorial platform solution for families following the disruption to regular funeral services amid COVID-19 restrictions.
“The world has shifted, and with these changes, the way the rituals, celebrations and gatherings have also changed,” said Mr Hayley.
“COVID-19 has meant people are nervous about gathering in large groups close together so we provide options where people can remember their loved one and their service without suffering anxiety about COVID-19.
“We truly believe, a sincere, warm and personalised memorial is still possible. It is within this new environment, Adelaide Memorials Online was born.
“Providing a memorial service is an important part of the grief journey. Having an online service means this important journey can continue.”
While restrictions on funerals in South Australia have been lifted to 30 attendees outdoors, there is ongoing uncertainty around when these will be lifted and what the future holds for larger funerals.
There is also the issue of SA’s border controls and people from interstate being unable to attend funerals in person due to quarantine requirements.
Adelaide Memorials Online hope they can provide care for families in their most difficult time in this new world.
With access to our fully equipped studio, Adelaide Memorials Online offers an online memorial service, either live steamed or pre-recorded in a location of choice.
It is backed by a full Funeral Director service, who will arrange for the care, preparation, and cremation of a loved one, giving them the ultimate respect they deserve while providing families with peace of mind.
For more information, click here
