Starting a business can be a way to earn income and use your skills. Understanding the steps and support available will help you plan and run a business.
Business support and programs
Find programs and services that provide advice, training and support to help you start and manage a business in NSW.
Starting and running a business in NSW
Read information about starting and running a business in NSW.
Service NSW Business Bureau
Read information about the Service NSW Business Bureau, which provides free, personalised, and ongoing support to help businesses start, manage, and grow.
Refugee Business Directory list (Welcome Merchant)
Read information about the Welcome Merchant, a free business directory platform for merchants and artists in Australia who also identify as a refugee, a former refugee and/or as a person seeking asylum.
Starting a business
Read information about how to start your own business.
Thrive Refugee Enterprise
Read information about Thrive Refugee Enterprise which assist men and women refugees and migrants to rebuild their lives through work, either by owning a small business or gaining employment.
Applying for an Australian Business Number (ABN)
Read information about how to apply for an Australian Business Number (ABN).
Australian Business Number (ABN) lookup
Search for Australian Business Number (ABN) providers.
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