Small Business Survey
Small Business Survey The Small Business Commissioner conducted a survey to measure small business confidence relative to early 2023. The survey found that over 50% of small businesses anticipated 2023 to be a tough year. If you are a small business owner and concerned about the coming months, the Small Business Commissioner can assist you….
Fee for mediating business disputes decreased
Fee for mediating business disputes decreased The NSW Small Business Commission has slashed the cost of its mediation service by almost half to help more businesses resolve disputes over leases and other business issues quickly and efficiently. From 1 August 2022, the cost of mediation for each party to a dispute has been reduced from…
Quick tips on how to respond during a natural disaster
Quick tips on how to respond during a natural disaster A natural disaster, such as a bushfire or flood, can disrupt and impact your business in many ways. Contact your guests, employees and suppliers to keep them informed of the situation and if you are open for trade, or when you plan to reopen. Quick…
Branxton Lease Opportunities
Branxton Lease Opportunities An incredible opportunity has arisen in Branxton! Belford Land has commenced renovations on several of Branxton’s beautiful heritage buildings and are now seeking interest from businesses to lease the spaces and breathe new life into the Branxton community. The properties occupy key positions along Branxton’s main thoroughfare, Maitland Street, providing easy pedestrian access…
Sustainability Skills Micro-credentials
Sustainability Skills Micro-credentials Destination NSW has partnered with EarthCheck, the world’s leading sustainable advisory and scientific benchmarking company for tourism, to fully fund a second round of Sustainability Skills Micro-credentials for NSW visitor economy businesses. Learn the foundations of sustainability for your business operations to meet changing consumer needs and drive cost savings. Program Overview The free Sustainability Skills…
Sustainable Tourism Toolkit
Sustainable Tourism Toolkit Sustainability is a visitor demand which is growing rapidly. There are many aspects of sustainability tourism businesses can address to keep up with this growing demand. The Australian Government have put together a sustainability toolkit to assist tourism businesses. Topics include: Managing sustainability in tourism Creating social impact in tourism Environmental and…
2024 Active and Creative Kids
2024 Active and Creative Kids New $50 Active and Creative Kids vouchers, launching February 2024. The NSW Government is helping low and middle-income families with cost-of-living pressures with the new Active and Creative Kids voucher program. There are two new, combined $50 vouchers that eligible parents, guardians and carers of school-aged children will be able…
New Business Bureau
New Business Bureau Discover the Service NSW Business Bureau, a game-changing initiative by the Minns government dedicated to simplifying business in NSW. Unlock a range of benefits for small business owners, from eliminating red tape to accessing personalised support and growth opportunities. The upgraded Service NSW Business Bureau App offers a user-friendly platform to manage…
Engaging Junior Workers During the Holiday Season
Engaging Junior Workers During the Holiday Season With the festive sales season in full swing and school holidays around the corner, it is crucial for businesses to check their child employment obligations twice and ensure they are compliant when engaging younger workers during the busy holiday season. While the regulations on child employment vary in…
Christmas Display Competition
Christmas Display Competition With less than sixty sleeps until Christmas, Cessnock City Council is providing local businesses across the LGA with the opportunity to win a $500, $300 or $200 gift card for displaying their Christmas Spirit. And their customers have a chance to win too. Businesses are encouraged to decorate their shopfronts with Christmas…
Carols in the Park
Carols in the Park Can you hear those sleigh bells jingling? The much-loved Cessnock City Council’s CAROLS IN THE PARK is set to go off with a bang on Friday 1 December at Cessnock Sportsground from 5pm. Country music star and local resident Tara Naysmith returns to the Carols stage in 2023 as our host. Santa’s Little…
NSW Ombudsman is coming to Cessnock
NSW Ombudsman is coming to Cessnock Local residents have the opportunity to speak with members of the Office of the NSW Ombudsman on Tuesday 28 November from 9am-12pm at Kurri Kurri Library and from 1pm-4pm at Cessnock Library. Employees from the Office of the NSW Ombudsman are joining with NSW ICAC’s regional roadshow to raise…