Starting a small business
Find out where to get help if you're thinking of starting your own business after your job has ended.
Guidance and financial support
There is a range of government financial assistance packages and mentoring services to help you start your own small business:
- NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment outlines what you need to start a business
- Service NSW is making it easier for you to do business with a free, dedicated Business Concierge
- Jobs for NSW provides grants and loans for startups and emerging businesses
- business.gov.au lists government funding and support programs from across government to help businesses grow.
Self-Employment Assistance
If you are unemployed, not studying or training for more than 25 hours per week, and interested in running your own business, the Australian Government offers Self-Employment Assistance.
The program provides eligible people with:
- accredited small business training
- mentoring and support programs
- financial support options including an allowance and rental assistance as part of Small Business Coaching.
Learn more about Self-Employment Assistance at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.