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Northern Rivers Regional Flood Roadshow

6/5/2022

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The NSW Government is bringing together support and services available to help business after the devastating floods of February and March 2022.
 
A series of events are being hosted across the Northern Rivers to give businesses and primary producers the opportunity to connect directly with the information they need. The Engagement Sessions are designed to help business identify which grant, package, or assistance they may be eligible to apply for to meet the unique recovery needs of their affected business.
 
The date/time/locations are listed below. Please complete the Eventbrite registration for the session you would like to attend by clicking on the date and time of the preferred location.
 
Kyogle: 9 May from 4.30pm - 8.00pm at Kyogle Memorial Hall
 
Woodburn: 10 May from 8.00am - 12.00pm at Rod n Reel Hotel Woodburn
 
Lismore: 10 May from 4.00pm - 8.00pm at Lismore Heights Sports Club
 
Lennox Heads: 11 May from 8.00am - 12.00pm at Lennox Head Community Centre
 
Murwillumbah: 11 May from 4.00pm - 8.00pm at Murwillumbah Services Club

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Small Business Northern Flood Grant
The one-off payment of $10,000 will support eligible businesses to meet operating costs to help them during the immediate recovery period. These costs may include, but are not limited to:
  • salaries and wages 
  • utilities and rent 
  • government fees and charges (including local government rates) 
  • financial, legal or other services 
  • marketing and communications 
  • perishable goods,  
  • other business costs.

Check you're in an eligible LGA
The grant payment is for small businesses or not-for-profit organisations that are located in these highly impacted Northern Rivers Local Government Areas (LGAs):
 
  • Ballina 
  • Byron 
  • Clarence Valley 
  • Kyogle  
  • Lismore  
  • Richmond Valley  
  • Tweed Shire.

You may be eligible for this grant if your small businesses or not-for-profit has an aggregated annual turnover of $75,000 to $10 million, and can demonstrate a decline in turnover of 40% or more, due to the recent floods. View eligibility.
 
Know your options
There are different business flood recovery grants available with specific eligibility criteria. Please consider your options carefully, as receiving one grant may make you ineligible for another one.

To assist you with understanding what is available to your business, visit our grants comparison page. 
Medium-sized businesses in the highly impacted Northern Rivers LGAs that suffered direct damage from the floods may be eligible for a grant of up to $200,000 which will be available soon. Get notified when applications open.

If you're unsure about which financial support best suits your situation, call 13 77 88 and ask to speak to a Service NSW Business Concierge. 
 
How to apply
So that we can process your application as quickly as possible, make sure you have all the documents you need before you start your application. 

The ‘apply now’ button below will give you the information you need to apply and supporting documentation required.
Apply now
What happens next?
Once you’ve applied, we’ll assess your application and contact you if further supporting documentation is needed. If your application isn't successful, you will be notified via email. 
  
If your application is approved, payment will be transferred to your specified bank account within 5 business days.
 
Service NSW can help you with storm and flood disaster recovery
Get free personalised support for your business from a Service NSW Business Concierge by calling 13 77 88. 
Request a call back

Please also remember, your friendly NORTEC Business Connect Advisors are available to assist you. Call 0490 297 703 to make an appointment.

Many of our customers are familiar with our webinars that assist all areas of running a small business. To see upcoming webinars click the button below.
See All Webinars Here
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Stay & Rediscover $50 Voucher - Coming Soon

25/10/2021

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​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.
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Support for  Retail & Commercial tenants

6/9/2021

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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. 
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How to start a business

3/8/2021

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So you have decided to start a small business. NORTEC Business Connect have everything you need to help you to turn your ‘big idea’ into reality. This short video will give you an overview of everything you will need to consider to make your dream to be your own boss turn into reality. We will help you to define what you want to accomplish & how you are going to accomplish it.

Click below to watch a brief overview on how you can get started


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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
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Mental Health Support

2/8/2021

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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
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Micro-Business Grants

22/7/2021

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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 
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Mandatory QR check ins for Businesses                   from 12th July

8/7/2021

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From 12 July, all workplaces and retail businesses must use the NSW Government QR code to check in all visitors, including:   Customers, Staff , Contractors, Delivery people   
This is the most effective way to help contact tracers keep us all safe.  
If you need assistance, please contact one of our Business Advisors for assistance.
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As for assistance HERE
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Grants up to $15,000 for eligible businesses

2/7/2021

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For more information enquire for assistance HERE
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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

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It's tax time again.....

3/6/2021

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To get some guidance from one of our Business advisors regarding your obligations to the ATO contact us HERE.
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The end of the financial year is an important time for your small business. You'll need to complete bookkeeping, tax returns and plan for the new financial year. Learn how to prepare for the EOFY to get your business organised and work smarter in the year ahead.

The end of financial year is just around the corner.  Before you know it your deadline to lodge will be upon you as well.
As a small business owner, preparing your business financials for end of financial year should be a crucial part of your business plan.

Here are a few tips to consider to assist you with your ATO obligations:
1. Make sure all of your documents are in current such as trusts, partnerships etc
2. Review your cashflow to allow for any applicable personal tax, BAS,  as well as any employee superannuation if applicable.
3. Towards the EOFY ensure that your record keeping is up to date.
4. Make sure that your employee information is correct including their employment status (casual, full time, part time etc) as well as any contracts you may have with them.
5. Make sure you are up to date with simple work related deductions.

There are many other things to take into consideration.   You can find more information from the ATO website HERE or for further assistance you can contact one of our business Advisors for a one on one advisory session.  Enquire HERE



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FREE Business Capability workshop

26/4/2021

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