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City of Sydney named one of Australia’s best places to workThe Australian Financial Review has recognised our commitment to flexibility, inclusion and meaningful careers.30 April 2025News
Business Awards 2025: from innovative products, to excellence in sustainable tourism and customer serviceCelebrating the best in our area.17 April 2025News
From surviving to thriving: the business fundamentals small business owners need to know Our Reboot series returns with more invaluable advice to help you drive growth15 April 2025News
Secure funding for your project in 2025: Grants open nowEverything you need to get started with a grant application today4 February 2025News
Why good access for people with disability is good for businessLearn how to boost your business by creating an inclusive customer experience.13 November 2024News
Grow your business and create an inclusive customer experienceMaking small changes to include people with disability is easy and boosts profitability. It shows you care and is also the law.26 November 2024News
Laws for food businesses have changed What you need to know if you prepare and serve food in our local area.10 November 2024News
Apply to run a community market in Taylor Square northWe’re looking for applicants who can show innovation and diversity in the community.20 November 2024News
Sydney cracks world’s top 10 sustainable citiesWe jumped 19 places in the last year29 October 2024News
Be part of the SXSW Sydney restaurant guideConnect your food and drink offers with 300,000 festival goers.29 August 2024
Upcoming business-related events
- Tue10Jun
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Free Online Workshop: Creative's Guide to Selling OnlineA beginners online workshop for artists who are ready to sell their work online, and don’t know where to begin!Online - Wed11Jun
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Free online workshop: Networking Tips for CreativesAn entertaining hybrid between traditional workshop and social event designed for creatives to get to know each other.Online - Wed11Jun
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How to attract coaching clients consistentlyCham Tang shares the 4-step proven process to grow a coaching business (even if nobody knows you)Online - Wed11Jun
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Merchant Workshops - Financial Literacy & Digital Literacy If you would like to improve your financial and digital skills in order to grow your business, these workshops are free!Online - Thu12Jun
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Free online workshop: Pricing for creativesA practical online workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative workOnline - Thu12Jun
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Kalicoopeia | Celebrating women in AI, web3 & emerging techExpect real talk on XR, AI, and the emerging tech from Australia’s most thoughtful voicesRedfern - Thu12Jun
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Lizzie Williamson with The Active Workday AdvantageUnlock your most energised, engaged and happy self at workWaverley Library - Thu12Jun
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Remix Summit Sydney 2025 – Culture, Tech, EntrepreneurshipRemix explores the future of the creative industries, creative places, and the creative economy featuring 50+ speakersAustralian National Maritime Museum - Thu12Jun
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Business Writing FundamentalsSharpen your writing with practical tools, real examples, and expert guidance tailored for media and business pros.Sydney - Fri13Jun
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The Australian Women's Leadership SymposiumBe inspired and energised by real stories and practical insights from remarkable speakersSydney - Tue17Jun
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Free Online Workshop: Creatives Guide to Pitching Your WorkA workshop for creatives covering how to prepare and legal challenges associated with professional creative pitching.Online - Tue17Jun
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Free workshop: Pricing for Indigenous Creatives Are you an Aboriginal artist or creative struggling to know what you should charge?Leichhardt - Tue24Jun
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Free in-person workshop: Creative's guide to Social MediaA beginner’s guide for creatives who want to engage an audience and master the social platforms they chooseBalmain - Tue24Jun
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Free Online Workshop: Creative's Guide to BrandingLearn about personal and professional branding with specific focus on the arts and creative industriesOnline - Fri27Jun
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Acting classes, corporate training and vocal trainingBuild skill, confidence and presence with The Actors Co.Sydney - Mon30Jun
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Free online workshop: Financial Literacy For CreativesFinancial literacy may not come naturally, but the secrets of managing money can be learned.Online - Wed9Jul
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AI Leadership in CommunicationsLearn how to lead AI implementation with confidence, clarity and impact in the modern communications landscape.Sydney - Fri11Jul
- Sun10Aug
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Sydney's Annual Wedding Expo 2025Our Sydney Annual Wedding Expo is our largest wedding expo in AustraliaSydney Showground - Tue4Nov
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The Jackson Melbourne CupCelebrate the Melbourne Cup in unmatched style on Sydney HarbourSydney
Business support and funding
We’re committed to providing support to our business and startup communities.
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Business sector support grantCultural support & funding
Festivals and events sponsorshipBusiness support & funding
Sydney Streets neighbourhood eventsBusiness permits, approvals & tenders
Apply for outdoor dining approvalBusiness support & funding
Supporting entrepreneurs
Business events and programs
Our free business events and programs help our small business and startup communities learn, innovate and grow.
Talks, courses & workshops
Reboot webinar seriesBusiness support & funding
Creating an inclusive customer experience for everyoneCommunity support & funding
Welcoming international students to SydneyEnvironmental support & funding
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Opportunities
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Business resources
Resources and tools to help operate your business in the local area.
Food and drink businesses
Markets, stalls and events
Other permits and applications
Parking and getting around the local area.
Business management
Development applications, permits and approvals.
