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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 2024News
How to get involved in Sydney StreetsMake the most of our popular street events this summer - bring your trading or dining outdoors, apply for event space, host a pop-up stall and more.16 January 2025News
New Dixon Street improvement grants now openLandowners and businesses can apply to receive funding to improve shop or building frontages.5 August 2024News
What’s driving Sydney’s future prosperity?Hear from inspiring innovators at CityTalks.30 July 2024
Upcoming business-related events
- Mon20Jan
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Community workspaces at Juanita Nielsen Community CentreJoin our vibrant community work spaces at Juanita Nielsen Community CentreJuanita Nielsen Community Centre - Wed22Jan
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Turning Point intensive®FREE Live Event via Zoom With Australia's Leading Transformation Coach, Benjamin J HarveyOnline - Sun2Feb
- Wed5Feb
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Grants and sponsorship briefing sessionsYou are invited to a City of Sydney grants briefing sessionOnline - Thu6Feb
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Business Connections Breakfast - Sydney CBD Outstanding People, Professional Venues and Innovative Networking.Haymarket - Tue18Feb
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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 - Thu20Feb
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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 - Thu27Feb
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Human+AI Marketing Mix SummitLatest AI innovations in marketing&sales for growth & people aspects: the human is at the forefront of the Human+AI mixSydney - Tue4Mar
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Free online workshop: Future Planning for CreativesAn online workshop that reframes and explains the business and strategic planning process.Online - Thu6Mar
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Free online workshop: Creative's Guide to BrandingA fun online workshop on personal and professional branding with specific focus on the arts and creative industriesOnline - Fri14Mar
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Women's life cycle summit 2025Empowering workplaces through inclusivitySofitel Sydney Darling Harbour - Tue18Mar
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Free online workshop: Cashflow for creatives‘Cashflow for Creatives’ is an online workshop exploring practical ways managing the rollercoaster of finances.Online - Tue25Mar
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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 livingOnline - Sun10Aug
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Sydney's Annual Wedding Expo 2025Our Sydney Annual Wedding Expo is our largest wedding expo in AustraliaSydney Showground - Wed5Nov
Business support and funding
We’re committed to providing support to our business and startup communities.
Business support & funding
Business sector support grantCultural support & funding
Festivals and events sponsorshipBusiness support & funding
Sydney Streets neighbourhood eventsBusiness permits, approvals & tenders
Apply for outdoor dining approvalBusiness support & funding
Supporting entrepreneurs
Business events and programs
Our free business events and programs help our small business and startup communities learn, innovate and grow.
Business support & funding
Business innovation programTalks, courses & workshops
Reboot webinar seriesTalks, courses & workshops
Visiting entrepreneur programBusiness support & funding
Creating an inclusive customer experience for everyoneCommunity support & funding
Welcoming international students to SydneyEnvironmental support & funding
CitySwitch
Opportunities
Apply for our environmental, business, cultural and community support programs.
Business resources
Resources and tools to help operate your business in the local area.
Food and drink businesses
Markets, stalls and events
Other permits and applications
Parking and getting around the local area.
Business management
Development applications, permits and approvals.
