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Expand your business opportunities with free training and resources designed to help you secure contracts and sell to the NSW Government. These courses provide essential tools, practical tips, and guidance tailored for small businesses, covering both private and public sector contracting.

Choose from Winning Business to master the basics of pitching and contracting or Selling to the NSW Government for insights into tendering, compliance, and becoming a prequalified supplier. Both courses offer certificates upon completion, and registration gives you access to both. Learn more and start building your business potential today—click here for details and to register!

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NSW Liquor Law Changes
From 1 March 2025, restaurants and small bars selling takeaway or home-delivered liquor must have a Takeaway Sales Authorisation (TSA). The current regulatory exemption ends on 28 February 2025. What This Means: Small Bars can sell limited liquor with a genuine takeaway meal or house-made cocktails in sealed containers (cocktails don’t require a meal). Restaurants […]

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Cost cutting strategies from leading Retail brands
Is your business ready for peak holiday trade? Discover trends and techniques leading Australian brands adopt during Q4 in this special on-demand webinar.

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Plan Your Event Hunter
Plan Your Event Hunter was a concept created by local business, Powerful Perceptions, to help tourism operators boost their mid-week bookings and achieve higher value visitation by attracting group events to the Hunter Valley.

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