Business Advice and Support
Business Advisory ServicesCommunity-Based Small Business AssistanceAccountants, Lawyers and Other Professional Advisers
Starting up and running a small business can be a challenge.
Having a new idea but not knowing how to develop it can be frustrating.
There is a range of free and low cost advisory services available that are supported by Governments at various levels. Accountants, solicitors and consultants are also important and should be consulted for statutory advice or professional guidance.
Business Advisory Services
The NSW Government supports organisations around the State to provide free business advisory services to people starting and operating a business.
Eighteen organisations across NSW deliver up-to-date business information through 39 offices to assist you to expand your existing business or to explore new business ideas.
To access free advisory services, call 1300 650 058 and you will be connected to a business advisory service near you.
Business advisory services provide assistance, seminars/workshops and networking opportunities for business owners and managers to plan their growth and development.
Click here to find the address of the closest business advisory service to you.
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Community-Based Small Business Assistance
There are other non-profit local groups, such as chambers of commerce and business enterprise centres, which may be willing to help with advice, training, networking and information.
Accountants, Lawyers and Other Professional Advisers
Accountants, lawyers or other specialist providers can offer statutory and advisory services that are important to business management of a small firm.
To find an accountant go to www.icaa.org.au, www.cpaaustralia.com.au or www.nia.org.au.
To find a legal adviser to go www.lawsociety.com.au/Search/Query.aspx (go to advanced search, select suburb/town and the accredited specialist required, eg business law.)
To find a management consultant go to www.imc.org.au.
To assist you to get the most out of your advisors, the Department of State and Regional Development has developed a guide on how to deal with professional service providers.