Where you choose to set up your business can often be critical to its success. You may be interested in starting your business from home, in a co-working space, buying or leasing a commercial premise.
Before signing a lease or purchase agreement on a commercial premise, it is important to understand if the site is suitable for your business use, or if you will require development approval.
Taking over an established business on a site that has previously been approved for the same general use does not typically require Council approval. However, if you would like to change external advertising signs, the conditions of approval for the site or add outdoor dining or footpath trading in front of the premise, approval may be required.
If you wish to open your business on a premise that has been approved for a different land use to the one you are proposing, development approval will be required. Find out more about when development approval is required.
Home-based businesses are growing in popularity as they can help keep operating costs down and allow for a work/family life balance that is both rewarding and sustainable.
A key outcome of the City of Unley's Economic Development Strategy is to support and build our home-based businesses, as we recognise the many benefits they bring to the local economy and local communities, including:
- better surveillance, with more people being around during the day, leading to an improved sense of safety and community;
- support of brick and mortar businesses, with a greater use of local shops and cafes; and
- reduced car use, which benefits our environment.
Some home-based businesses need Council approval. To find out if your business needs approval, please read our home-activity-fact-sheet.pdf(PDF, 145KB) .
To register your home-based business or find out if your home-based business proposal requires approval, contact Council's Economic Development Team by phone on (08) 8372 5111 or email pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au.
Co-working spaces are perfect for small businesses, freelancers, creatives, remote workers and start-ups. They offer a number of benefits, including:
- cost savings through the shared use of office equipment, facilities, reception services and office floor space;
- networking and collaborative opportunities;
- increased creativity;
- greater flexibility in leasing terms;
- scalability, allowing businesses to start small and expand as needed; and
- professional and connected state-of-the-art offices, equipment and facilities that are ready for immediate use.
Co-working spaces in the City of Unley include:
Little City Coworking
72 -76 Edmund Avenue, Unley, SA 5061
Phone: 0421 910 097
E-mail: info@littlecitycoworking.com.au
GO Road Co.
118A Glen Osmond Road, Parkside, SA 5063
Phone: 0490 885 389
Email: hello@goroadco.com.au
Good Hub
98-100 Goodwood Road, Goodwood, SA 5034
E-mail: hello@goodhub.net.au