Business Resources

Whether you’re looking to expand, understand your obligations or streamline operations, the Service NSW Business Bureau can help. The Service NSW Business Bureau provides ongoing and personalised support and can help businesses access government services, information and advice to support you to grow.  

You can reach out over the phone, in person or online. You can also download the free Service NSW Business Bureau app to access support on the go.

The NSW Small Business Commissioner is an independent voice. The Commissioner is a passionate supporter and advocate of small businesses while striving to resolve any issues impacting on their day-to-day operation.  The service provides advice and guidance material on a range of issues affecting small businesses, including commercial leasing and disputes. 

Advises business and traders on fair and ethical practice.  

Visit NSW Fair Trading  

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is Australia’s workplace regulator. It is responsible for ensuring compliance with workplace laws.  

It also provides free advice and assistance to employees and employers about workplace rights and obligations. 

The Australian Government provides a range of business resources, including details about eligibility for government grants and financial assistance for business.  

Visit business.gov.au to learn more.  

GrantConnect is a central point for you to find business grants available through the Australian Government.  

Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) is a national database of tourism, hospitality and event listings and it is FREE to create a listing.

Being listed on ATDW means that your business will be seen on many sites including Tourism Australia, Destination NSW, Visit Newcastle and City of Newcastle's City App.

Find out how to list your business or event.

Regulations are intended to help provide a healthy and safe city. Find out more about food and drink business, environmental health, outdoor permits, fitness trainers, filming and photography, fireworks and more.

PLAY guidebook for the Night Time Economy industry
Night Time Industries Association

The Business Centre is a community invested organisation that has been responding to the needs of entrepreneurs, businesses and governments for more than 37 years. The team deliver experience led advice, mentoring, education and connections to achieve customers’ and community goals.

City of Newcastle use an electronic tendering service called TenderLink. This online tendering system streamlines the tendering process and reduces paper usage.  

Newcastle Business Events should be every planners’ first point of contact. We will put you in touch with the industry professionals in Newcastle.

The City of Newcastle is excited to provide the Newcastle Grant Finder to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals. This site provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available to you.

Our free service means you will never miss a grant opportunity again. Register to receive emailed alerts for new grants, save your favourites and access tips to help you apply for grants.  

Grants and Sponsorships are available to support local economic development initiatives designed to help achieve Council priorities and generate local economic development benefits.  

Newcastle Tourism Industry Group (NTIG) is the unified voice for the tourism industry, bringing together the tourism sector and all businesses and services that create the Newcastle experience.  

Business Hunter is the largest regional peak business group in Australia, representing members across all business and industry sectors.

Business Improvement Associations are an avenue for local business people to come together to develop local strategies and manage funded projects aimed at promoting their local business precincts.