The Polaris Business Development Centre, a service of the City of Salisbury, has partnered with the SA Office for Small and Family Business to extend its business support services to Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills. The Polaris Centre is a leader in enhancing business capability and growth in the small and family business sector, with more than 25 years of experience.
The partnership is part of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030, which aims to create a thriving and resilient small business sector in the state. The partnership will enable the Polaris Centre to deliver Retail Fundamentals workshops in the Adelaide Hills, and Business Fundamentals workshops in Kangaroo Island, as well as free business consultations and mentoring programs.
Polaris Centre helps businesses succeed and grow
The Polaris Centre helps businesses succeed and grow, by providing high quality, low cost services, subsidised by its government partners. The services include workshops, mentoring, networking, digital solutions, problem solving, and strategies for growth. The Polaris Centre also has a team of experienced and qualified business advisors, who can assist businesses with various aspects of their operations, such as marketing, finance, human resources, and innovation.
The workshops offered by the Polaris Centre cover topics such as retail success, business planning, cash flow, digital marketing, and social media. The workshops are designed to help aspiring and existing business owners to launch and run a successful and sustainable business. The workshops also provide an opportunity for participants to network and learn from each other. The business consultations and mentoring programs provide personalised and tailored advice and guidance, based on the needs and goals of each business.
Polaris Centre acknowledges the support of its partners
The Polaris Centre acknowledges the support of its partners, who make the expansion of its services possible. The partners include the Adelaide Hills Council, Mount Barker District Council, the Kangaroo Island Business Hub, and Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island. The Polaris Centre also thanks the Office for Small and Family Business for its funding and collaboration.
The Polaris Centre invites businesses in Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills to take advantage of its services and programs, and to register their interest on its website. The Polaris Centre also welcomes feedback and enquiries from businesses and the community.
