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Business for Good Sector Development Program 2025-27

The Business for Good Sector Development Program 2025-27 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 Business for Good Program includes the following key activities:

  1. Group Workshops 
  2. 1:1 Coaching
  3. Group Mentoring 

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 program activities if your business meets all of the following eligibility criteria:
    • Holds a current Australian Business Number (ABN)
    • Have its principal place of business situated in South Australia
    • Are a small business (being a business that employs less than twenty (20) full time equivalent (FTE) employees) or a family business (being a business that is owned and controlled wholly or predominantly by members of the same family)
    • Is committed to learning and understanding how you can embed impact into your business.

    If any of the criteria don't apply to your business there may still be some activities you can access. Please get in touch at hello@sasec.org.au.

    This program is a space for shared learning and respectful collaboration, to participate in our activities in a way that is safe for you and others, we request that you adhere to our Code of Conduct.

      Is there a cost to participate?

      Please be aware that activities attract a small fee as a co-contribution. Activities will be ticketed via Humanitix, with the appropriate fee.

      • Workshop fee: $30 per person
      • Group Mentoring fee: $20 per person
      • Coaching fee:  $45 per session
      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.

        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 help you develop key skills and drive the growth of your business and deepen your impact.

        Mark your calendar and participate in the Business for Good Workshops:

        • Raising Capital Business for Good Fundamentals - 22 August, 2025 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
        • Marketing Business for Good - 07 November, 2025 | 10:00am - 12:00pm 
        • Fundamentals of Financial Management - 06 March, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
        • Business for Good Fundamentals - 10 July, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
        • Business Model Design for Good - 06 November, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm

          Workshop fee: $30 (including GST)

          NEXT WORKSHOP - BUSINESS MODEL DESIGN: FRI, 6 NOV | 10:00AM - 12:00PM

          IN-PERSON AT INPARRILA | ON-LINE OPTION AVAIALBLE FOR REGIONAL PARTICIPANTS

          register here


          Group Mentoring

          Connect, learn and grow with fellow South Australian social enterprises through bi-monthly group mentoring, hosted by SASEC.

          Gain practical guidance, share experiences, and build the skills, confidence and connections to grow a sustainable, high-impact business.

          Check out the upcoming Group Mentoring dates below and join us:

          • DECEMBER 2026, Friday 4th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
          • FEBRUARY 2027, Friday 19th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
          • APRIL 2027, Friday 16th | 10:00am - 12:00pm

            Group mentoring fee: $20 (including GST)

            NEXT SESSION: FRI, 4TH DEC | 10:00AM - 12:00PM

            IN PERSON AT INPARRILA

            REGISTER HERE

            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:

            • Business model design for good
            • Learning from First Nations people and culture
            • Governance, compliance and legal structures
            • Financial management, cash flow and budgeting
            • Developing new markets and customers
            • Business and strategic planning
            • Sales and marketing
            • Attracting, employing, and retaining staff
            • Cyber security and dealing with outages
            • Social media and digital marketing
            • Preparing to access capital
            • and many more!

            Coaching fee: $45 per session (including GST)

            Next round of applications open nov 2026

            Program Opportunities & Updates

            SAVE THE DATE - SASEC AGM & Catch-Up
            Thu 19th Nov 2026, 5:30pm - 7:30pm ACDT

            Location TBC

            We are pleased to invite you to attend the 2026 SASEC Annual General Meeting to be held in conjunction with the SASEC catch-up and International Social Enterprise Day!

            Registrations releasing soon - Stay tuned.

            Business for Good Group Mentoring

            Fri 4th Dec 2026, 9:30 am - 12:30pm ACDT 

            In-person at Inparrila, Adelaide.

            Join Business for Good Program and the City of Onkaparinga for a one-hour interactive workshop followed by two hours of group mentoring, helping small businesses in the region strengthen skills to drive social, environmental and economic impact.

            Workshop: Facilitated by Collab4Good, you'll explore your WHY of your business for good and work on practical tools like Theory of Change.

            Group Mentoring: Facilitated by SASEC, connect with other business owners in small, facilitated discussion groups shaped by your own topics.

            Secure your spot!

            Business for Good Workshop:

            Business Model Design

            Fri 6th Nov 2026, 10:00am - 12:00am ACDT
            In-person at Inparrila, Adelaide.

            Whether you’re starting or refining your approach, explore practical tools to strengthen your Business for Good impact.

            An interactive session where you will:

            • Explore the key elements of a Business for Good business model, from identifying your impact focus to creating sustainable revenue pathways.
            • Work on your own Social Enterprise Business Model Canvas to refine your ideas and strengthen your approach.
            • Connect with peers, test ideas and gain practical feedback to help move your business forward.

            This workshop will be facilitated by Amy Orange (Co-Founder & Managing Director) and Arianna Watson (Impact Director) from Collab4Good, who bring extensive experience in social enterprise, impact strategy and purpose-led business. They will be joined by First Nations business expertise, contributing valuable cultural and community perspectives to the conversation.

            Secure your spot!


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