Business for Good 2025-2027: Social Enterprise Sector Development Program
The Business for Good: Social Enterprise Sector Development program is an initiative of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030. Delivered in partnership by the South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC) and Collab4Good, the 2-year Business for Good Program will support South Australian (SA) small social enterprise businesses with key business fundamentals to strengthen their knowledge, capacity and capability to deliver social, environmental and economic outcomes for SA with long-term business sustainability and growth. the 24-month Business for Good Program delivers activities through three streams:
Who is the program for? |
Social enterprises, First Nations owned businesses or B Corps who are already championing good social and/or environmental impact through business: the Business for Good program is here to help you go further. Traditional small businesses interested in how you might create more social impact, be more environmentally sustainable and/or recruit for diversity: the Business for Good program is here to support you to do so. |
Eligibility |
You are welcome to join the Business for Good program and access all of the program activities if all of the eligibility criteria apply. If any of the criteria don't apply to your business there are still some activities you can access. We will let you know what they are once you register. |
Is there a cost to participate? |
Please be aware that activities attract a small fee as a co-contribution. You can find these fees below. We have an Equitable Access Policy if the fees are a barrier for you to access the program. Contact us via hello@sasec.org.au to determine if this policy can be applied to your participation and to access the policy.
Activities will be ticketed via Humanitix, with the appropriate fee.
Workshop fee: $30 per person
Coaching fee: $45 per session
Group Mentoring fee: $20 per person
What does the program involve? |
Workshops | Join Collab4Good and our network of sector collaborators for practical, hands-on workshops designed to strengthen your business capabilities, with a focus on social and environmental impact. Each group workshop provides structured information, advice and real-world tools to enhance your skills in:
Workshop fee: $30 (including GST) DETAILS COMING AUGUST 2025 |
1:1 Coaching | Get tailored, confidential business support from Collab4Good’s experienced coaches and sector partners. These one-on-one sessions are designed to help you embed impact in your business model, with advice available across topics like:
Coaching fee: $45 per session (including GST) ROUND 1 APPLICATIONS OPEN: EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE |
Program Opportunities & Updates
Join our bi-monthly gathering! Catch-up with SASEC! The Duke of Brunswick Hotel, Adelaide Join our monthly catch up hosted at the Duke of Brunswick Hotel. An informal opportunity to meet and connect with other social entrepreneurs or ecosystem supporters. You must be a SASEC member to join this event, or attend as a +1. Membership is available here at only $20 a year! Current Program Opportunities Are you a Business for Good Coach? Collab4Good and the South Australian Social Enterprise Council are inviting experienced coaches and sector leaders to join our Business for Good program. If you’re an expert in areas like finance, governance, marketing (or any of the topics listed below) and bring a strong social or environmental lens to your practice, we’d love to hear from you. Through this paid opportunity, you’ll deliver up to three one-on-one coaching sessions to help South Australian social enterprises strengthen their impact and sustainability. EOIs close midnight ACDT, Monday 21st July. Areas of expertise we’re seeking (any individual or combination of the below):
| Join the Business for Good community to receive program updates and announcements Business for Good: 1-1 Coaching As part of the Business for Good: Social Enterprise Sector Development Program, eligible South Australian social enterprises and small or family businesses (check your eligibility) can access tailored one-on-one coaching designed to strengthen your business sustainability and growth through a social and environmental impact lens.
Coaching sessions can be delivered online or in-person, depending on what works best for you and your coach. Online access ensures that businesses based in regional South Australia can also participate. |