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free or low cost practical business advice, counselling,
referral and support in the southern metropolitan area of Adelaide.
Advisors are experienced business managers and
counselling is both confidential and independent.
If we can't help with a specific matter,
we can usually find someone who specialises in the area of concern to you.
If you want assistance and networking opportunities through
training seminars and workshops, popular business breakfasts and regular newsletters,
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U P D A T E
Port Stanvac Desalination Plant
Please read below for an update on what has been happening at the Adelaide Desalination Plant week ending 3 July 2009.
Activities for last week: Bulk earth works continue with excavation for the plant buildings commencing.
As part of our ongoing environmental commitments, regular meetings with both the Environmental Protection Authority and Department Water Land Biodiversity Conservation continue.
Copies of the Property Condition Surveys undertaken prior to AdelaideAqua commencing works were sent out to relevant residents and business owners.
Looking ahead for this week: The marine construction methodologies are being developed to allow work to commence two months earlier than first programmed.
Shaft excavations continue to progress. With works moving towards the commencement of trial controlled blasts in the coming weeks.
If you have any specific enquiries about the Adelaide Desalination Plant, please call the Project Information Line on 1800 812 362, email the Project Team at desalination@sawater.com.au, or log onto the SA Water website at www.sawater.com.au.
As negotiated with Adelaide Aqua, the ICNSA is publicising awarded contracts. The first list is now on their website or view here.
AdelaideAqua would like to encourage local businesses to apply for suitable work associated with the
If your business is interested in participating in or suppling for the above project (or any project in
Desalination Plant
Tendering Workbook
For those of you who did not make it to the Desalination Plant Tendering workshop, Neville Woodcock has kindly given permission for his workbook to be downloaded and hopes that you will find it useful and will go for some of the tenders that will come up for the desalination plant and other major contracts. download here.
T E N D ER S
Info for Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers
http://www.australia.gov.au/economicstimulus will keep Australians informed about the Australian economy and the Australian Government’s early and decisive action to cushion the nation from the worst of the global financial recession. The website will provide information and updates on the progress of the $42 billion Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan.
The website features an interactive map which allows you to watch the roll out of the Economic Stimulus Plan across the country.
Also see: http://www.dtei.sa.gov.au/coordinator_general
If you need further information please contact 1300 063 998.
Tenders: Building, Schools, Housing and Energy Efficiency
The Federal Government announced a $42 billion economic stimulus package - with $28.8 billion allocated for Building Prosperity through investment in schools, housing, energy efficiency and small business assistance.
The key things that YOU need to know are that: This process is going to move quickly with many projects commencing before 01 July 2009. Where possible, the Government is going to group projects into regions.
To be eligible to bid, you will need to be Pre-Qualified in accordance with the State Government Procurement Procedures. Go to site.
7 May 09 Update. More than 140 South Australian primary schools have been approved in Round 1. Each will get between $250K and $3 million towards new halls and classrooms. Construction work will start in June. More than 70 local building companies have been contracted for the work. Further info P21Round One Tables_SA.pdf
Southern Adelaide Profile
DFEEST Workforce Information Service's Southern Adelaide Profile (February 2009) This temporary business tax break will help Australian businesses boost business investment, bolster economic activity and support Australian jobs. The Small Business and General Business Tax Break will mean; A small business that buys and installs a $2,000 computer before the end of June 2009 can claim an additional $600 deduction in its 2008-09 tax return.
A business that buys and takes possession of a $60,000 backhoe by the end of June 2009 can claim an additional $18,000 deduction in its 2008-09 tax return. Small businesses can claim an additional 30 per cent tax deduction for eligible assets costing $1,000 or more that they acquire from 13 December 2008 to 30 June 2009, and install by 30 June 2010. For eligible assets costing $1,000 or more that they acquire from 1 July 2009 to 31 December 2009, they can claim an additional 10 per cent deduction where they are installed by 31 December 2010. To benefit from this tax break a small business must have a turnover of $2 million a year or less. Other businesses can receive the same deductions for eligible assets greater than $10,000. Assets eligible for the allowance are new tangible depreciating assets and new expenditure on existing assets used in carrying on a business for which a deduction is available under the core provisions of Division 40 (Capital Allowances) in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.T A X
Tax Break for Small BusinessesOn 12 May 2009 the government announced an R&D Tax Credit to come into effect in the 2010-11 income year. Information.
Business Tax Break 03 February 2009
G R A N T S
Grants: SAIIF and SBDG
There are a number of significant Australian and State Government grants available at the moment for any local businesses operating in the Innovation / Productivity / Environment spaces: 1. In the 1st Round of the South Australia Innovation and Investment Fund (note SAIIF are the larger grants), 4 local Southern Applications for the SAIIF fund's next round are now open. Information on how to apply is available at www.innovation.gov.au or phone (03) 9268 7548. 2. In the 1st and 2nd Rounds of the Southern Adelaide - Small Business Development Grants (note SBDG are the smaller grants) 13 local Southern Adelaide businesses received $3.2million, towards $5.1million total investment expansion, to create 93 FTE jobs. Information on how to apply is at www.innovation.gov.au or phone (03) 9268 7548. It is strongly advised that intending applicants seek advice and support from the City of These links are important to strengthening the local SAIIF and SBDG applications, which are quite competitive. Grants: Climate Change There is a vast array of Climate Change related grants on offer at present (view here). For access to these, contact the City of Grants: Info from Amanda Rishworth MP Federal Member for Kingston Click here for a list of some funding schemes for businesses. (April 2009). Please contact Ms Rishworth's office on 8186 2588 if you would like a letter of support for your application or if you need further information about any of the grants. Grants: Work and Family Program This national initiative provides grants of $5000 to $15000 to successful small businesses to implement practices that help employees balance their work and family obligations and improve employee retention and productivity. Applications for grants are now being invited from eligible small businesses. It is designed to support projects that benefit both the employer and employees, demonstrate long-term sustainable outcomes for the business and have the potential for wider application to other businesses. From 1 January 2010, the program will also ensure experts are available in each state/territory office of Fair Work Australia, to provide support for small businesses seeking to implement family friendly arrangements in their workplace. More details about the program, including the application form, guidelines for applicants and terms and conditions, are available at www.deewr.gov.au/freshideas or by calling the Workplace Infoline on 1300 363 264. Grants: Child/Family Friendly Business Incentives Is your business Child / Family Friendly? Small cash grants (up to $500 per business) are available. Tell us what you would like and we may be able to pay for it. High chair, DVD, booster seat, game console, playpen, baby monitor, etc. Click here for an application form. Articles Two articles for December 2008. Marketing on a Budget, and Your Company in 30 Seconds. Two articles for March 2008. Five Stumbling Blocks to Successful Networking and How to Overcome Them, and Are you Worth More than you are Making?
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