Support for Business
Council is committed to creating a globally competitive and innovative city by assisting business to create and retain good jobs, increase wealth and investment and strengthen global links in the City.
The City has dedicated officers working with sectors and industries across Sydney to build relationships and opportunities for small to medium business and enterprise to prosper.
Currently, staff are focussing on the retail, creative industries, tourism and education sectors.
To find out more about the retail and creative industries sectors, contact:
Andrea Beattie
Economic Development Coordinator
Tel: 02 9265 9333
Many other organisations also provide support and programs for City of Sydney businesses. Find more support here.
State Government
| Organisation | Service/Program | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW Department of Industry and Investment | Actively encourages business growth by working with companies at all stages of their development | 1300 134 359 | business.nsw.gov.au |
| Small Business NSW | The New South Wales Government information website for people starting, running or growing a small business | smallbiz.nsw.gov.au | |
| NSW Office of Fair Trading | NSW Fair Trading advises business and traders on fair and ethical practice. | 13 32 20 | fairtrading.nsw.gov.au |
Federal Government
| Organisation | Service/Program | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| business.gov.au | Provides simple and convenient access to all Australian government information, transactions and services | 1800 777 275 | business.gov.au |
| Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations | Provides a wide range of employment, business and community assistance for Indigenous Australians | 1300 363 079 | deewr.gov.au |
| Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research | Helps small business to grow and prosper by providing advice and assistance programs with links to further information | 13 28 46 | innovation.gov.au |
| Austrade | Helps with doing business outside of Australia | 13 28 78 | austrade.gov.au |
| Legal Issues Guide for small Business | Provides an overview of legal issues and links to other organisations | 13 28 46 | sblegal.innovation.gov.au |
| Creative Industries Innovation Centre | Delivers services to support creative businesses of all sizes | 02 8217 5000 | creativeinnovation.net.au |
Independent Organisations and Industry Associations
| Organisation | Service/Program | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Enterprise Centre (Sydney) | Business advice and support to small and micro businesses | 1300 363 551 | beca.org.au |
| Sydney Business Chamber | Ensures the voice of business is heard by government at federal, state and local level and that businesses get the help they need to prosper, innovate, create jobs and support a strong economy | 1300 137 153 | thechamber.com.au |
| NSW Business Chamber | Connects business to information, networking and advice | 13 26 96 | nswbusinesschamber.com.au |
| Australian Retailers Association | A key industry association representing independent and national retailers across Australia | 1300 368041 | retail.org.au
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| Australian National Retailers Association | A key industry association representing Australia’s largest retailers | 02 8249 4520 | anra.com.au |
| United Retail Federation | A national industry body representing small independent retailers | 1300 721 730 | unitedretailfederation.com.au |
