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 350 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, 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 the NSW Department of State and Regional Development?
The New South Wales Department of State and Regional Development is the first point of contact within government for companies wanting to do business in Sydney and regional New South Wales (NSW).
The Department 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. To contact one of our business advisers please call 1300 650 058.
For more information on the Department visit www.business.nsw.gov.au
If you have more questions call the Small Business September hotline on 1300 661 539.