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Reboot your business with free workshops to build digital skills Boost your knowledge of AI, marketing, storytelling, financial resilience and more.30 March 2026News
Support for dealing with challenging customersFree resources to give you tools for a safer workplace.26 February 2026News
Sydney stays open later for Mardi GrasWith celebrations in full swing, we're giving businesses the option to keep their doors open beyond usual trading times.25 February 2026News
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.28 January 2026News
Butter Sydney flips the script on waste with circular thinkingFrom frying chicken to fighting food waste, this Surry Hills leader shows how small businesses can cut costs, boost efficiency and build sustainability.31 October 2025News
Share your venue’s vibe on our social media channelsOur city buzzes day and night. Let’s spread the word.21 October 2025News
Reboot empowers entrepreneurs with the digital edge Our free small business webinars are back with expert insights to help your brand stand out.28 August 2025News
From goals to greatness: CitySwitch champions revealedSmall and simple. Large and tricky. We celebrate the actions these businesses are taking to reduce emissions.21 August 2025News
From studios to science labs: behind the scenes of Sydney’s climate actionLocal businesses are making quiet but powerful changes – and it’s adding up11 August 2025News
Get a funding boost to bring your event or project to lifeWhat you need to know about our latest round of grants.8 July 2025
Upcoming business-related events
- Tue18Nov
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AI Build Night: From Prompts to ProductivityA hands-on online session for curious minds ready to turn AI tools into practical workflows.Online - Wed6May
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Merchants of Haymarket: Building Chinatown and BeyondDiscover the Chinese merchants who built Sydney’s Chinatown and shaped Haymarket’s history.Haymarket - Thu7May
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Design for Time - Productivity Workshop90-min power session designed to help you create time, sharpen productivity and get back in control of your work weekBalmain - Sat9May
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How To Package Your Knowledge Into A Signature ProgramWhat if you could attract your ideal clients, simplify your business and charge what you're truly worth?Online - Tue12May
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Video made simple: creating authentic content [webinar]Create authentic content with Rachael HedgesOnline - Wed13May
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Superannuation for Creatives WebinarA free webinar for creative professionals that covers the rules around super including your entitlements and obligationsOnline - Thu14May
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Thrive Sydney: The future of creative workplacesThe next Thrive Connect event brings two leading creative industries orgs together to share free resources for creativesSydney - Fri15May
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Strategic Storytelling for CommunicatorsLearn to craft compelling communications content. Online Training Course | Delivered across 2 sessions on 15 & 22 MayOnline - Sat16May
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Chatswood Hackathon: AI for real-world impactA one-day, in-person hackathon where you’ll team up with other ambitious builders to solve real challengesChatswood - Tue19May
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Responsible and safe AI for small business [webinar]Explore the minefield of privacy, data and ethics with Dr Nici SweaneyOnline - Thu21May
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Momentum ImmersionPlan your next online launch, offer or campaign with veteran business coach Brook McCarthyDarlinghurst - Sat23May
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Pyrmont Food and Wine Festival 2026Discover wine, beer, spirits and produce from regions across NSW.Pyrmont - Sat23May
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The World According to TrumpThe geopolitical implications of Trump’s second term, one year inSydney Town Hall - Tue26May
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5 key negotiation habits for small business owners [webinar]Start nailing negotiation with expert Eleanor Shakiba.Online - Thu28May
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The Sydney Young Social Entrepreneur SprintSydney Young Social Entrepreneur SprintSurry Hills - Sat30May
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Italian National BallCelebrate Italy’s National Day and the Italian Australian communityThe Star - Tue2Jun
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Cashflow clarity: money control for small business [webinar]Learn from Cate Kemp, small business accounting expertOnline - Tue9Jun
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AI chatbots: save time and humanise your automation[webinar]Learn from Valentina Coin, digital transformation expertOnline - Fri12Jun
- Tue16Jun
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Launch and grow, using local markets [webinar] Explore the ultimate small business incubator with Valentina CoinOnline
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