
We are lucky to have a diverse range of business support available to local businesses including subsidised mentoring, help to start your business and assistance navigating licences and permits.
If you can't find what you are looking for here, you can reach out to our Economic Development Team at business@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au who may be able to point you in the right direction. Or book an appointment with our Business Support Service.

Realise Business
Realise Business provides confidential, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium businesses throughout the Southern, Northern and Eastern Sydney Region as part of the NSW Government’s Business Connect program.
Website: realise.business/

Service NSW Business Bureau
The Service NSW Business Bureau provides free, ongoing and personalised support for every stage of your business.
The Business Bureau helps businesses access government services, information and advice to support them to grow in the NSW economy.
Businesses can:
- talk to a Business Concierge over the phone, in person or online
- get advice from an independent advisor or access a range of events, webinars and online resources through Business Connect
- engage with a multicultural advisor for in-language support
- create a Business Profile to make it easier to manage government transactions and business licences
Business Concierge Call Back Form - https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/business/business-concierge-service

TAFE NSW
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling or retraining, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
Website: www.tafensw.edu.au

Australian Tax Office (ATO)
We are committed to delivering a better client experience for small business. A range of business support is available including tax topics, videos, workshops and live chat support. New businesses may be eligible for one-on-one personalised tax and super support through the small business assistance program.
Website: www.ato.gov.au/Business/

Business.gov.au
Services from across government to support your business. Connecting you to information, grants, registrations and support to help your business succeed.
Website: www.business.gov.au/

Sydney Business
Provider of the Federal Government self-employment initiative (NEIS) to help eligible individuals to set up and run their own small businesses. Sydney Business services the whole Sydney metro area with specialist trainers, advisors and mentors
Website: www.sydneybusiness.org.au
Other helpful information - free webinars and business advice
- NSW Office of the Small Business Commissioner for dispute resolution and advice
- ATO webinars webinars for small business from cashflow management to starting a new business
- Cyber security advice on how to protect your small business
- Tourism Australia webinars and hub for support and assistance