Learn more HERE

​The NSW Government has launched the Stay & Rediscover voucher scheme to support accommodation providers in NSW.
NSW residents aged 18 and over will be able to apply for 1 x $50 voucher to use towards the cost of accommodation bookings. ​

BusinessesEligible accommodation providers with a physical location in the City of Sydney local government area can register for Stay & Rediscover now.
Eligible businesses across the state will be able to register early in 2022.

The NSW Government has announced support for Commercial tenants.  Protection will be offered for impacted tenants in commercial and retail tenancies in NSW.
Landlords will not be able to lock out or evict impacted tenants without first going to mediation.
Eligibility

• Tenants must have an annual turnover of $50 million or less
• Tenants must be eligible for either the Micro-business COVID-19 Support Grant, the COVID-19 NSW Business Grant, or the JobSaver Scheme.

For more information please visit the NSW Government website HERE.
If you need assistance with you business during these difficult times, you can access the NSW Government Advisory service.  Please  contact us HERE if you would like assistance. 

Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advise to help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.
NORTEC Small Business Solutions is proud to be a provider to this program.  NORTEC provides confidential, independent business advice and skills training for small and medium businesses across the New England, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Clarence, Richmond, Ballina, Byron Shire and Tweed Heads regions as part of the NSW Government's Business Connect program.   

Click HERE to meet our Manager Gary Wheatstone who will tell you all about our Business Connect Program.
Click HERE to enquire about our Business Connect Advisory servcie

Make sure you look after your mental health

Running a small business and the many responsibilities that owners take on can impact mental health. The disruption that a succession of natural disasters and COVID-19 has brought to many businesses has magnified stress and anxiety levels for many business owners across NSW.

Fortunately, there is plenty of support available to help you prioritise and look after your mental wellbeing.

Find out how you can help look after your mental health and where to find further support by downloading the Mental Health PDF. 

You can also reach out to one of our Business Advisors to seek assistance with your business HERE.  Remember without YOU, there is NO business.

NSW Government help line link HERE

COVID-19 Micro-business grant: if you’re a micro-business (small business, sole trader or not-for-profit organisation with annual turnover between $30,000 and $75,000) impacted by the current Greater Sydney COVID-19 restrictions, you may be able to apply for a $1,500 payment per fortnight of restrictions.  Applications will be available until the 18th of October 21.

​Eligibility

• A turnover between $30k and $75k
• A revenue decline of 30% or more
• Businesses that provide the primary income source for a person associated with the business.

There are guidelines of course & if you need assistance in finding out if you are eligible & applying we have business advisors who can assist you with information regarding your claims process.    Enquire HERE

To be notified when the support program is available, you can register HERE 

For more information enquire for assistance HERE

On the 7th of July 2021, the NSW Government announced a major new grants package to help tens of thousands of small businesses and people across NSW impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions.
With the current restrictions in place to protect people and keep the community safe, unfortunately businesses continue to incur costs such as rent, power and lost produce, and this will go some way to lessening that financial pain. 

Eligible businesses (including non-employing businesses such as non-employing sole traders) and not-for-profit organisations can apply for a one-off grant of $7,500 (tier one) or $10,500 (tier two) or $15,000 (tier 3) via one application:

• $7,500 (tier one): Businesses that have experienced a decline in turnover of 30% or more due to the Public Health Orders will be eligible for a grant of $7,500.
• $10,500 (tier two): Businesses that have experienced a decline in turnover of 50% or more due to the Public Health Orders will be eligible for a grant of $10,500.
• $15,000 (tier three): Businesses that have experienced a decline in turnover of 70% or more due to the Public Health Orders will be eligible for a grant of $15,000

These grants are specific to Small Business who have experienced a decline in turnover (as above) due to the Public Health Orders over a minimum 2-week period from 26 June 2021 to 17 July 2021 compared to the same period in June and/or July 2019;

Applications have now opened & will close on the 1st of October 2021.
There are guidelines of course & if you need assistance in finding out if you are eligible & applying we have business advisors who can assist you with information regarding your claims process. 
Enquire HERE

To get some guidance from one of our Business advisors regarding your obligations to the ATO contact us HERE.

To reserve your spot, email: melinda.atkin@regional.nsw.gov.au
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