Support for local businesses

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The City of Tea Tree Gully is committed to supporting local businesses through the Small Business Advisory Service. 

Whether you’re thinking of starting a business, looking to grow your business or hire a local space, we're here to help.

  • We have a range of qualified and experienced business advisors who can guide you to make the best, next decisions for your business.
     
  • City of Tea Tree Gully residents have access to up to three free one-hour sessions per financial year with our business advisors. 
     
  • Businesses can also register for the Funding Finder - Grant database to seek and apply for relevant local, state and national grants. 
     
  • Subscribe to our business enewsletter to be informed of our latest workshops and networking events for businesses.

Our business advisors

Learn more about each business advisor in the drop-down list below. You can then complete the form to get in contact with them.  

Adrian Belperio - Adcreda Accounting

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Adrian is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) as well as Bachelor of Laws for the University of Adelaide and a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. 

Adrian specialises in advising small to medium size business with business and taxation advice. He has worked with various businesses from ASX listed companies through to small start-ups with a focus on helping businesses with their structure, growth, planning and operational requirements and can advise on: 

  • Developing a business strategy/plan & assist with monitoring the plan
  • Business coaching and business planning
  • Cash flow and budgeting management and forecasting
  • Business structure advice
  • Operational aspects of business (inventory, staffing etc)
  • Taxation, employee obligations (e.g. super, payroll tax)
  • Support for NDIS Businesses registered with the NDIA.

 

 

Ann-Marie Gil - Absolutely Digital

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Ann-Marie has a Diploma of Social Media Marketing and a Bachelor of Business and offers specialist advice in app and website development, digital marketing consulting and training.

Ann-Marie Gil has worked in several of her own small businesses since 2007, including Business Success Pty Ltd and Absolutely Digital Pty Ltd and can advise on:  

  • Business Social Media Review  
  • Business Digital Review  
  • Organise/Review Business Website  
  • Facebook & Instagram for Business Training  
  • Facebook for Business Ads  
  • LinkedIn Profile Review and Update  
  • Developing Customer Profiles and Appropriate Marketing Strategies  
  • Using Mailchimp Effectively  
  • Using Canva to Develop Social Media Posts. 

 

 

Fiona Blinco - DIY Digital

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Fiona has a Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation and a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.

She has worked in national marketing roles for the Medic Alert Foundation, Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society and Multiple Sclerosis and is the author of the book "Online Marketing for Baby Boomers (and anyone else who doesn't speak geek)". 

She has a passion for the Shop Local movement and regularly presents seminars and workshops.

She has worked with numerous small businesses in Adelaide and can advise on:

  • Google business listing
  • Domain names
  • Best website platforms for do-it-yourself builders
  • Overview of website options including WordPress, Shopify and Wix
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Email marketing, including Mailchimp
  • Google advertising
  • Selling online including Etsy, eBay and Amazon.

 

 

 

City of Tea Tree Gully - Varied services

The City of Tea Tree Gully provides a range of services to support residents who want to start or grow a local business;

  • Youth entrepreneurship program
  • Market ready program
  • Supplying to Council 
  • Meet the makers – For creative industry businesses
  • Permits, food and personal services businesses
  • Planning and building enquiries
  • General business enquiries
  • Unsolicited proposals

Contact us to learn more about these services. 

Get in contact with a business advisor

Testimonials

See what local businesses have to say about the Small Business Advisory Services

  • "Advisor was very professional, knowledgeable and experienced" - Real Estate business
  • "The session was very productive and informative. The Advisor was well prepared. I have recommended the business advice process to others" - Food and beverage business
  • "My advisor was very helpful and enthusiastic. They helped me with my website SEO and have given me the tools and ideas for further success of my business online" - Creative business 
  • "Fantastic thank you so much! I could ask questions and get direct answers. The Advisor is very knowledgeable and easy to understand/speak to" - Health business.
     

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