Click here to register Austrade is organising a “Developing a Cross Border eCommerce strategy” briefing on Wednesday, 6 May 2020 from 03:00pm to 04:00pm (AEDT). The briefing will focus on how NSW businesses can engage with global trade and supply-chains through eCommerce (export and import) and the opportunities resulting from the current global situation. Targeted […]
READ MOREGuidance on shared accommodation
The Office of Local Government has worked with other relevant government agencies to provide guidance on the operation of shared accommodation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance is targeted at shared accommodation facilities, including: boarding houses hostels group homes supported accommodation Its focus is on supporting councils and other regulators to work proactively with owners, proprietors […]
READ MORELiquor licence fee relief for businesses affected by COVID-19
NSW Government has announced that as part of their economic stimulus package, they are waiving a range of liquor licence fees for businesses in the hospitality and entertainment industries. Most licensees will have their annual liquor licence base fee and trading hours risk loading fee waived for 12 months (2020-2021 fee period). These licensees will receive a […]
READ MOREEnergy Efficient Communities Grants Program
The Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has opened the Energy Efficient Communities Grants Program for applications. The Energy Efficient Communities Program will deliver $40 million in grants to help community groups and businesses lower their energy bills and reduce emissions via: equipment upgrades that reduce energy consumption investment in energy and emissions […]
READ MORENSW Small Business Support Grant
The NSW Government has announced that small businesses impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns will receive grants of up to $10,000 under a new assistance scheme, mirroring the approach taken in the wake of the Australian bushfire crisis earlier this year which provided $42 million to 4,200 businesses within the first ten days of launching. The State […]
READ MORE$10m funding for Queanbeyan CBD upgrade
NSW Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John Barilaro has announced $10 million in funding to help revitalise Queanbeyan’s CBD. The upgrades are planned for a section of Monaro Street, between Crawford and Lowe Streets. It is one of six stages of a plan to transform the Queanbeyan CBD over the next ten years. Mr […]
READ MORENSW Government Support Portal during COVID-19
The NSW Government has launched its COVID-19 support portal, offering information on the current restrictions and support that is available to the community and businesses. Visit the portal for advice, information and government updates on: NSW Government updates: Information and advice on COVID-19 for individuals, communities and businesses in NSW. Australian Government payments and support: […]
READ MORECOVID-19 Suppliers Registration
The NSW Government has opened a portal for suppliers who can supply products that may be required in the emergency management in relation to COVID-19. They would like to hear from suppliers that have the capacity to provide critical supplies, raw materials or manufacturing capability to produce critical supplies during the crisis. The products in […]
READ MOREABS research on COVID-19 impacts
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has begun research on the impacts on COVID-19 on the Australian business community, asking businesses to report the largest impacts as a result of COVID-19. Two thirds of Australian businesses (66%) reported a reduction in turnover or cash flow as a result of COVID-19. Despite an overall reported reduction in […]
READ MOREDSNSW Tourism Business Improvement Guide
The outbreak of COVID-19 has presented an unprecedented challenge to businesses, forcing many to re-evaluate their business strategy and operations. Destination Southern NSW has developed a free toolkit specifically for businesses involved in the visitor economy in Southern NSW. The guide provides a great starting point for businesses to review their strategy, from developing and running […]
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