The following links are useful for a business starting up. More comprehensive links for existing businesses are avaiable through the Members section.

A range of statistics and information that may assist startup businesses.

Adelaide Hills Economic Perspective 2008

Starting Your Own Business Workshops are provided free of charge to people looking to start a new business. They are run in various locations within the metropolitan area. DVD versions are available from Adelaide Hills Regional Development for those who are unable to commute.
http://www.southaustralia.biz/

Better Business Series, is a number of free workshops held on behalf of The SA Department of Trade and Economic Development. The workshop series covers a wide range of topics from business planning, distribution, e-commerce, doing business with government and others.
www.southaustralia.biz/Events_Calendar/betterbusiness.htm

The Office of Consumer and Business Affairs (OCBA) is responsible for the register of business names within South Australia
http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is responsible for company names and business names.
http://www.asic.gov.au/

Administration website for checking whether domain names are available
http://www.auda.org.au/

Business plan templates
http://www.bplans.com/

Business Licensing Information can be gathered by visiting this site including how to register a business name, apply for a liquor licence, cafe licence or a licence to play music in a public place. This site provides details of the requirements from local, state and federal levels.
http://www.bli.net.au/