Running a small business can be rewarding, but it also comes with its challenges. When a dispute arises, it can throw a spanner in the works, hindering your ability to focus on your business. Whether the dispute involves another business, your lessor, or a government entity, our advisors at the Small Business Commission SA are here to help you navigate tricky times.

We all love that smell of new business equipment… but what happens when it turns sour? What can you do when you unknowingly purchase faulty business equipment and you’re stuck with something you can’t use?

Are you in the middle of trying to solve a business dispute, but negotiations between you and the other business have arrived at a standstill? This could come in the form of discussions becoming volatile and emotional, or maybe your requests are being met with silence. Business mediation might be the next best step towards finding a resolution.

With the business operating environment more challenging than ever, an increasing number of business owners are seeking small business help.

Unpaid invoices are a common stress for small businesses. Our team can help in negotiating payments, saving you stress, time and money in trying to resolve disagreements on your own or through court.

The Small Business Commissioner’s office understands that Optus business customers were widely impacted by the Optus outage yesterday. The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman may be able to help.

The Fair Trading (Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct) Regulations 2023 (the Regulations) are set to commence on 28 February 2023.

SA Power Networks is looking for up to 20 businesses of different sizes, with and without solar panels, to be part of a Panel process known as the People’s Panel. Feedback received from the Panel will help inform SA Power Networks about how the costs of households and businesses feeding solar into the grid (export tariffs) should be shared fairly.

You may be a company director without realising it

With the River Murray floods expected to reach South Australia in early December, your small business might not be able to operate for some time.