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Business Awards 2025: from innovative products, to excellence in sustainable tourism and customer serviceCelebrating the best in our area.17 April 2025News
From surviving to thriving: the business fundamentals small business owners need to know Our Reboot series returns with more invaluable advice to help you drive growth15 April 2025News
Secure funding for your project in 2025: Grants open nowEverything you need to get started with a grant application today4 February 2025News
Why good access for people with disability is good for businessLearn how to boost your business by creating an inclusive customer experience.13 November 2024News
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.26 November 2024News
Laws for food businesses have changed What you need to know if you prepare and serve food in our local area.10 November 2024News
Apply to run a community market in Taylor Square northWe’re looking for applicants who can show innovation and diversity in the community.20 November 2024News
Sydney cracks world’s top 10 sustainable citiesWe jumped 19 places in the last year29 October 2024News
Be part of the SXSW Sydney restaurant guideConnect your food and drink offers with 300,000 festival goers.29 August 2024News
Sydney’s bold vision to lead Australia’s economic future From extending light rail and revitalising local streets to supporting green tech and Indigenous enterprises, discover the key moves that will shape our city.15 August 2024
Upcoming business-related events
- Thu17Apr
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Community workspaces at Juanita Nielsen Community CentreJoin our vibrant community work spaces at Juanita Nielsen Community CentreJuanita Nielsen Community Centre - Tue29Apr
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Free Online Workshop: Creative's Guide to MarketingLearn a simple six-step marketing approach designed by creatives for creatives to take the pain out of promotion.Online - Wed30Apr
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International Guide Dog DayInternational Guide Dog Day marks the end of the “Good Access is Good Business” campaignSydney - Wed30Apr
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Sunrise Australia 25Sunrise is a festival of creativity, technology and ambition. Where unexpected ideas collide.Carriageworks - Thu1May
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Business Connections BreakfastOutstanding people, professional venues and innovative networking.Haymarket - Tue6May
- Thu8May
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Everything you need to know about publishing workshopSpeak to a long-time industry professional face to face, and ask all those questions that are waiting to be answered.Waverley Library - Tue13May
- Tue13May
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Free Online Workshop: Diversify Your Creative IncomeSurviving and thriving financially as a creative practitioner usually means doing more than one thing to make a living.Online - Thu15May
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Free online workshop: How to start a creative businessCurious about turning your creative practice into a fully-fledged small business?Online - Tue20May
- Tue20May
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Free Online Workshop: Creative's Guide to FundingLearn the basics of how to write, manage and maintain creative grants.Online - Wed21May
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Thrive Connect Two - Creatives MeetupA quarterly series of meaningful meetups combining networking with skills development for creative practitioners.Sydney - Fri23May
- Tue27May
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Turn your website into a sales machine [webinar]Emma Sparrow, founder and director, Sparo StudiosOnline - Tue27May
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Free Online Workshop: Time Management for CreativesPractical time management strategies specifically designed for creative practitioners and businesses.Online - Tue3Jun
- Tue10Jun
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Free online workshop: Creative's Guide to Social MediaA beginner’s guide for creatives who want to engage an audience and master the social platforms they choose.Online - Thu12Jun
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Free online workshop: Pricing for creativesA practical online workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative workOnline - Thu12Jun
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Remix Summit Sydney 2025 – Culture, Tech, EntrepreneurshipRemix explores the future of the creative industries, creative places, and the creative economy featuring 50+ speakersAustralian National Maritime Museum
Business support and funding
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Reboot webinar seriesBusiness support & funding
Creating an inclusive customer experience for everyoneCommunity support & funding
Welcoming international students to SydneyEnvironmental support & funding
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