What’s on in October 2021 for Networking and Skills Development?

A way to build your confidence and networking skills is to go along to relevant events and Meetup groups. There are many events on every week and sometimes it can be too much, or you might not know which activities will provide the most value.  And whilst different topics, locations and themes will appeal to […]

Why it is Important to Work with a Business Coach and Mentor

People new to business and startups bring with them a number of different emotions and feelings. It is inevitable that feelings like excitement, determination, passion, strategy, and fun will come and go in waves. There comes a time, however, when it can be overwhelming with so much to do.  And it can be at this […]

An Engaging Formula for your Website Home Page, Landing Pages and Social Media Posts

Appreciate that everyone has a different opinion about writing for websites, landing pages and social media posts so this blog isn’t about what you should do… rather it is more about whether these suggestions make sense to you and giving it a go. If you’ve connected via a 1 on 1 coaching session, maybe a […]

How do you Get Stuff Done in your Business?

Running your own business can be challenging as there’s always so much to do. Taking care of your clients always comes first but finding time to accomplish all of the other things you need to do to build your business is a real challenge. So, first and foremost, make a plan and add a timeline […]

The Most Unusual Business Awards Event – it’s a Knockout!

The inaugural Switch Start Scale 2021 Awards took place on Thursday night (10.6.21), at a very cool and perhaps unexpected venue which was George St Gym in Hindmarsh, where the unique stage was a boxing ring. Showcasing fantastic new ventures and seeing first-hand the diverse scope of activity underway across South Australia’s startup ecosystem, with […]

Grants and Support Currently Open or Coming Up – May 2021

Always keeping an eye out for grants and funding, here is what is open or coming up in due date order, plus programs and opportunities that you can tap into now: Switch Start Scale City of Charles Sturt City of Holdfast Bay City of Port Adelaide Enfield City of West Torrens Australian Small Business Advisory […]

Business History Innovation Tour – 20 May 2021

You can learn lessons from those that have gone before you, whether that is from the past hundred years or in more recent times. Going back over history, there are many innovations that were ahead of their time, and you might wonder, how did you come up with those ideas? Things that were never done […]

Switch Start Scale 2021 Awards

Do you want to take your business or idea to the next level?  Entering awards can give you profile and promotion, opening up networks and new opportunities. This event is the inaugural awards for Switch Start Scale, the Entrepreneurship Facilitator Service in Adelaide. Eligibility: Being a client (1 on 1 support; participating in an event, […]

Western Business Leaders and Economic Development Support by Councils

Across the broader Adelaide metropolitan region, and especially in the Western suburbs there is much support for local businesses, startups and scaleups. Networking is key to how business is done, with referrals and recommendations to local experience, products and services.  And when councils get behind small and medium enterprises then the impact on promotion, marketing […]

Opportunities in the Care Sector for Practitioners, Sole Traders & Startups

Are you aware that there is increasing demand, now and into the future, for human resources and providers in the care sector? And you might not know about, or have the networks into sectors such as aged care, community services, disability and health, so maybe these opportunities are going untapped. Plus it can be difficult […]