Information & resources that support your business.

RESOURCES for Business including COVID-19 response

The main focus for business is responding to the COVID-19 crisis and now looking at recovery. We can help prepare your business for success as we navigate out of COVID-19. Please call 8260 8205 to arrange a free session with one of our experienced advisors. We are also sourcing other information to help you through this time.

Business resources

Coronavirus Business Support News Update
Both the Australian and State Governments are regularly providing information to support businesses during this time. For more information:
- For the latest official Australian Government coronavirus news, updates and advice.
- For the latest information on the JobKeeper Payments and eligibility criteria, visit the Australian Treasury website.
- The Australian Taxation Office has information about ATO measures and tailored support during COVID-19.
- Business.gov.au has coronavirus and business support information.
- The Commonwealth Government's business Infoline is available if you need to discuss your situation: Call on 13 28 46 (7 days a week – 7am to 9pm AEST).
- The Government of South Australia has latest information on support available, current business restrictions and our roadmap to recovery.
- City of Salisbury Business Recovery and Support measures.
- The Fair Work Ombudsman can provide information in relation to industrial relations matters such as workplace entitlements and obligations.
- The Office of the Small Business Commissioner can offer you assistance with business to business disputes, retail and commercial leasing.
- SafeWork SA has information and advice to keep you, your workers and your workplace safe.
- The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has the latest information on the rights and obligations of small business in response to events caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additional resources that we have found useful include:
- Business SA has COVID-19 resources for business.
- CPA Australia has COVID-19 Business advice.
- The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has produced comprehensive guides providing business owners with an overview of the financial support packages available to those who have been impacted upon by the pandemic.
- Australian Government Jobs Hub – In this ever changing environment, the Australian Government is supporting businesses and those Australians looking for work, through a centralised Jobs Hub. If you are a business with bulk opportunities available, register to have these added to the database. If you are looking for work, search the opportunities available in SA.
- Beyond Blue have issued some timely advice for small business owners, sharing strategies for managing your mental health through COVID-19.
Salisbury Grant Hub
The Salisbury Grant Hub is a localised grant finding service for businesses, sporting clubs, community groups and not for profit organisations within the City of Salisbury. Salisbury Grant Hub gives you access to one of Australia’s most comprehensive and up-to-date funding databases, making grants accessible and easy to find.

This free services means you will never miss a grant opportunity again. Council is committed to working in cooperation with local businesses, assisting them to grow and prosper. That is why we are proud to partner with GrantGuru to provide you with this important tool.
Starting or Growing a Business
- Starting and running your own business can be challenging, but very rewarding. With the right preparation, tools, planning, information and support you will be well positioned to see your ideas and goals turn into a reality. There are so many things to consider as you look to start a business.
- You could attend our Business Basics for Startups workshop.
- You could review and use our Starting a Business Checklist.
- Whether you’re a sole operator looking for a steady income or a major operator intending to expand into international markets, you’ll need to have plans and strategies to provide a foundation for your daily business operations and your long-term productivity and growth. Business advisors at the Polaris Centre can help you navigate through this process.
- The Department for Innnovation and Skills has a range of tools and information for those looking to start or to grow a business.
- IP Australia has released an educational tool, Trade Mark Assist, to guide people through the trade mark application process. Trade Mark Assist can also help businesses build a strong and enduring brand. If you are wanting to search for a proposed trade mark, search for existing trade marks that may be similar to your own, identify the appropriate classes or begin your own application, Trade Mark Assist will help you.
- Your business is the basis of your financial security and the future security of your family. It may also play a valuable role in your community, therefore it’s important to be aware of the risks you may face in the short or longer term and how to protect against them. The Department for Innovation and Skills provides tools to help you identify and manage these issues.
- The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) Small Business Hub provides an array of information for business owners and intenders including a series of one minute guides on popular topics which are short, to the point and written in plain English, useful links giving more information on starting, running and closing a business and the section called ‘Top 10 ASIC small business inquiries', where you'll find the most asked questions from ASIC’s call centre. You can also subscribe to their newsletter.
- ASIC’s First Business modules are a resource designed to help you decide whether starting a small business is right for you. There are eight parts to the First Business Module including getting started, business planning and support, information on laws and regulations, and risk and insurance. Each part includes a scenario to put everything in context, reflect on and help grow your business idea and an activity to apply your new knowledge. You can download the First Business app from the App Store or Google Play to help get you started.
Marketing
- The Polaris business advisory team has extensive experience in marketing, being able to help you identify, anticipate and satisfy customer needs. Marketing is the activity we do to create opportunity to sell our product or service to our customers. Want to know the what, who, why, where, when and how of marketing please contact us.
- The Department for Innovation and Skills has a range of helpful information to assist businesses with their marketing strategy.
- Marketing Your Business - A Guide for Operators (PDF).
- Learn how to use Facebook advertising tools through Blueprint.
Venue Hire
Are you looking to hold a meeting, run a workshop or host a training day and need a venue? The Polaris Business and Innovation Centre has small meeting rooms, a board room and a training room that can be hired.

For details on Polaris venue hire fees (as of 1 July 2019), please download our venue pricing PDF. For further information, please email us or call (08) 8260 8205.