Free, independent, tailored business advice
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 businesses.
Working with a Business Advisor assists small business owners to navigate challenges, and make the right decisions and strategic plans to ultimately, do business better. This service is delivered in a one-to-one format, between a qualified Business Advisor and a small business owner. The sessions are either held online or in person across Sydney.
After working with a Business Advisor, you will have gained clarity and confidence on how to move forward with your business and a feeling of being in control of your business and your life.
Business Advice Sessions are funded by the Service NSW Business Connect program. Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised program that provides trusted advice to help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.
Realise Business provides confidential, independent business advice and skills training for small businesses across Northern, Eastern, Southern and Central Sydney, as part of the Service NSW Business Connect program.
Realise Business is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect until June 2025
If you would like to register for one of our FREE Business events, see details here.
What does the program include? Eligible NSW businesses and those looking to start a business in NSW can access Business Connect services FREE of charge including advisory sessions and events. Customers receiving support will typically access up to 8 hours of support per financial year, including business advice sessions and events.
What can you work with a Business Advisor on? – Strategies to start, build and grow your business<br><br>- Developing a business or recovery plan<br><br>- Marketing to reach new customers<br><br>- Implementing digital tools such as e-commerce<br><br>- Managing cash flow and accessing finance<br><br>- Objective advice on your business – Step-by-step instructions to overcome problems<br><br>- Managing change<br><br>- Innovating<br><br>- Connecting to other support including government programs and professional services
Eligible NSW businesses and those aspiring to start a business in NSW can avail themselves of Business Connect services at no cost, which includes advisory sessions and events. Customers receiving support will typically have access to up to 8 hours of assistance per financial year, encompassing business advice sessions and events.
This service is available to small business owners in Sydney and across NSW, for those who are looking to start a business or who already have one. <br><br>Service NSW Business Connect supports NSW businesses as they navigate the challenges of starting, running, adapting and growing their business. Personalised advice and practical information can be provided on a range of business topics to help you achieve business success.
