Two days, dozens of ideas, and countless breakthroughs—this is the impact of the Regional Business Innovation Growth Hack held in Mallala, South Australia, delivered by Sea to Valley Startups and proudly supported by Workforce Australia for Individuals, Adelaide Plains Council, and NBN Co.
Designed as a hands-on, get-it-done event for local entrepreneurs, business owners, and side-hustlers, this growth hack wasn’t your typical sit-and-listen workshop. Instead, it was an action-focused business accelerator, offering participants an intensive opportunity to work on their business, not just in it.
“Thank you so much Wendy and Scott for a truly informative and inspiring 2 days at the Mallala Regional Business Innovation Growth Hack. Lots to think about and action!”
★★★★★ — Event Participant
Who Attended?
A diverse group of attendees—ranging from emerging entrepreneurs with just an idea, to seasoned business operators looking to streamline operations, grow sales or scale—gathered in the heart of Mallala to connect, collaborate, and take practical steps forward.
What Was Covered?
Led by Wendy Perry and Scott Perry, the program was packed with tools, real-world examples, and tailored advice, including:
- Getting clear on what you’re selling and who to
- Developing lean marketing and content strategies
- Pricing and packaging products and services
- Exploring automation, AI, and business systems
- Using AI tools for productivity and creativity
- Creating compelling video content for promotion
- Building partnerships and sales pipelines
- Fine-tuning business models and goals
And best of all? Attendees didn’t just learn—they did. Live editing, content planning, brand development, customer engagement strategies, and more were completed on the spot.
Key Highlights
- A warm shout-out to Anne Minion for enabling this opportunity through local advocacy and support.
- Thanks to Workforce Australia for Individuals, this event was fully funded for eligible participants.
- Delicious local hospitality made possible by Travis Bates and the nbn® Australia team, who generously sponsored the food and drink—a vital part of any energising growth hack experience!
- Genuine networking moments where people found new customers, collaborators, and cheerleaders for their ideas.
Check out the event wrap-up and community buzz via Wendy Perry’s LinkedIn post.
Why This Matters
In regional areas like Mallala, time and support can be scarce for business owners and startups. That’s why this kind of immersive format works so well—it offers a burst of progress that might otherwise take months to achieve.
This event shows the power of collaboration, capability building, and community connection. It’s about working smarter, not harder—and knowing where to get the help and knowledge you need.
Want in?
If you live in the Mid North of South Australia and would like to:
- Work on your business with expert guidance
- Get your business plan or idea sorted
- Access $300+GST in reimbursed expenses
- Join an upcoming Growth Hack in your area
There’s still time to access free and funded business support through Sea to Valley Startups – but only until 30 June 2025. These services are fully funded for local businesses, so don’t miss the opportunity to make the most of them before they disappear.
✔ Quick Wins You Can Access Right Now:
🔹 Business Advice – free, practical and personalised
→ Book your business advice session
🔹 Business Plan Done Fast – get a tailored business plan ready for the new financial year
→ Get help with your business plan
🔹 Get Stuff Done Session – structured time to finish your quotes, proposals, systems, chatbot content, FAQs and more
→ Book a Get Stuff Done session
🎁 Plus, receive $300+GST in reimbursed business expenses just for participating.
👉 Head to https://seatovalleystartups.com.au and book your free/funded services before places expire on 30 June 2025 and in some cases you may be eligible for an allowance.
Let’s turn great ideas into growing businesses—together.