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Business Connect

Business Connect

Experienced and qualified
local business advisors

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Service NSW Business Connect provides free, independent, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business.

You only pay $0

Program value $250 per hour

The Business Centre is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until June 2025.

In person or online

Across NSW

How It Works

Business Connect support is fully funded by the NSW Government for eligible small businesses and individuals thinking of starting a new business in NSW. The first step to accessing the Business Connect program, is to call our team. Our triage advisor will assess your needs and match you to a Business Advisor. After completing the registration form, Businesses generally have access to up to 8 hours of support within a financial year. We are genuinely here to help.

How It Works
Fully Funded Business Support

Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business. Register with Business Connect and unlock 12 hours of support at no cost to you.

  • Do you have an idea for a business?

    Our team of advisors can walk you through the key aspects of developing a new business idea. From Target Customer to Financial Viability to Product to Market Fit, we are here to support.

  • Get Started

    Want to start your business off on the right foot? Our team will do a quick health check on your business compliance before delving into the fun stuff! Our team can support you to explore and define your Value Proposition, Marketing Plan and Business Model. Start a sustainable business today.

  • Scale Up 

    Our team of advisors can discuss your goals and create a strategy and implementation plan to ensure you get there! Our scale up methodology ensures your business growth is sustainable.

  • Workshops

    We offer a range of workshops to support your business education! Visit our workshops, courses, webcasts and events pages for more information.

  • Webcasts

    Our team have filmed all live webcasts and invite you to have a look around our online library. 

  • Podcast - The Big Bang Theory

    Our podcasts are conversations that share they journey of a small business owner, entrepreneur, start up. Listen in on the evolution of business.

     

     

     

    If you want to Register for Business Connect  visit the link. If you want to chat about your options and to see if we are a good fit first, give us a call on 02 4925 7700.

 

Business Connect Advisors

Every Business Connect advisor is accredited, with experience running their own business and formal qualifications in a business-related discipline. Our unbiased advisors also have management, consulting or prior advisory experience. Business advisors also have a broad range of skills covering essential business topics including business planning, marketing and how to grow your digital presence.

Steve Wait
Steve Wait Chief Executive Officer

Mentor and leader, sportsman and Scotsman

Peter Hollingsworth
Peter Hollingsworth Business Advisor, Trainer & Mentor

Business trainer and coach extraordinaire

Martin Mckenzie
Martin Mckenzie Business Advisor, Trainer & Mentor

Black belt in grants, tenders and incentives

Josh Angus
Josh Angus Business Advisor

Building the future of your business through systems, platforms and all things digital!

Ben Price
Ben Price Business Advisor, Trainer & Mentor

The Jimi Hendrix of business advising and training

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At the Business Centre we work with you to prepare a roadmap for your business.

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You've come to the right place, we're here to work with you to make sure you succeed

Book a meeting   Call (02) 4925 7700
Our advisor locations:

Central Coast, Hunter and Mid Coast or we can come to where you are.

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