A comprehensive program of events, workshops and business-building opportunities scheduled for the upcoming Small Business Week will include a full day on Kangaroo Island. 

The week-long program runs from 29 April to 3 May, with in-person and online sessions that align with the six themes of the SA Small Business Strategy 2023-2030.

These themes were identified by South Australian business owners as the areas where they could use the most support to achieve growth:

· Strengthening business capability.

· Building skills and workforce.

· Navigating the digital environment.

· Boosting business sustainability.

· Embracing diversity.

· Improving access to government services.

The live events will be complemented with a suite of online resources to allow all business owners access to the information they need, when they need it.

Published throughout the week, these helpful resources will remain accessible to small businesses via the Resource Centre on the Office for Small and Family Business website. 

The Kangaroo Island event will be held on Monday 29 April at the KI Business Hub in Kingscote, from 9.30am to 3pm.

Its focus will be strengthening business capability, building skills and workforce.

The program has been specifically created to provide local small and family businesses with relevant insights and support to address current challenges and opportunities.

Business owners can join the event for all three sessions, or pick and choose what’s most relevant to them.

Details of the full Small Business Week program and how to register are available on the Business SA website. 

The KI Business Hub will also host and evening workshop on Monday 29 April on Demystifying Migration.

Regional Development Australia is supporting Department of Home Affairs and Department for Industry, Innovation and Science to deliver a practical discussion exploring the role of skilled migration in addressing workforce shortages. 

It will run from 6pm to 7pm; book a place via Eventbrite.