Frequently Asked Questions
What is Small Business September?
Small Business September includes workshops, seminars, exhibitions, awards and launches to help
business owners and operators better manage and grow their businesses.
The program runs throughout September, with more than 300 events organised by the NSW Department
of State and Regional Development, the programs sponsors and about 150 other event hosts.
Where can I get more information about Small Business September?
This website includes information about the Small Business September program
About and
Minister's Message. Or
use the event search facility.
You can also call the Small Business September hotline on 1300 661 539.
How do I register for Small Business September events?
You can register for many events on this website by searching for events by date, title, region,
theme or key words. Many of the events have an online registration facility. All other events will
list a website, email address or phone number so you can register.
Are there Small Business September events in my suburb/town/region?
Events are held in most regional and metropolitan centres in New South Wales.
You can search for all Small Business September events by location, date, title, region, theme
or key words. Each event contains detailed information, including how to register.
How do I find out more information about an event?
You can search all Small Business September events by date, title, region, theme or key words.
Each event contains detailed information, including how to register.
I want to host a Small Business September event. How do I do this?
Firstly, register your organisation on this website. You will be supplied with a username and
password that will enable you to enter and modify your events and to monitor registrations if you
choose to have online registrations. You will also be provided with access to an event partners’
resources page that contains templates and tools to help you promote and manage your event(s).
Once your event is confirmed it will be available online via the website’s event search facility.
What is State & Regional Development and Tourism Division of Industry & Investment NSW?
The State & Regional Development and Tourism Division of Industry & Investment NSW is
the first point of contact within government for companies wanting to do business in Sydney and
regional NSW.
The Division works with businesses to help them establish or expand in NSW by:
- offering tailored assistance to help them set up and grow in NSW
- providing a wide range of business and investment information for international and local companies
- assisting business to find new markets for their products and services
- attracting and sustaining investment projects
- organising trade missions for NSW business to help them establish themselves in the international marketplace
- delivering enterprise improvement programs that enhance international competitiveness
- driving policy change to improve the business climate in NSW.
Our clients span domestic and international companies of all sizes, industry peak bodies,
professional associations, business advisers and government departments and authorities.
Our services are delivered through a head office in Sydney and a network of 20 regional offices
across NSW.
Business Advisory Services (BAS)
The NSW Government supports organisations
around the State to provide business advisory services and information to people starting and operating
a business.
Fourteen organisations across NSW deliver up-to-date business information through 39 offices to
assist you to expand your existing business or to explore new business ideas.
Business Advisory Services (BAS) provides assistance, seminars/workshops and networking opportunities
for business owners and managers to plan their growth and development.
If you require assistance, BAS offices are
located
across the State or request
online assistance now on www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au.
More Information
Small Business September hotline 1300 661 539
Email
smallbizsept@business.nsw.gov.au
For more
information on the Department visit http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/.