Business Support

Becoming a successful supplier for local government can be daunting.

There are a lot of rules and regulations and understanding why and how decisions are made is important. We want to encourage potential suppliers to form profitable long-term partnerships with us, but we also need businesses to understand why councils work the way we do.

Working with Bayside Council

Bayside Council's free Development Advisory Service provides general planning advice, which includes:

• Explaining the development approval process.
• Identifying the planning controls and policies that affect your property.
• Identifying if your proposal is classified as:
  • exempt development
  • complying development
  • local development
  • requiring consent
  • prohibited development
• Explaining the process of applying for approval.

This service is available at our Customer Service Centres at Eastgardens and Rockdale.

Bayside Council Development Advisory Service

The Service NSW Business Bureau provides free, ongoing and personalised support for every stage of your business. 
 
The Business Bureau helps businesses access government services, information and advice to support them to grow in the NSW economy. 
 
Businesses can:  

• Talk to a Business Concierge over the phone, in person or online  
• Get advice from an independent advisor or access a range of events, webinars and online resources through Business Connect 
• Engage with a multicultural advisor for in-language support
• Create a Business Profile to make it easier to manage government transactions and business licences   
• Download the free Service NSW Business Bureau app to access support on the go 
• Follow the dedicated Service NSW Business Bureau Facebook and Instagram channels for news and updates from across NSW Government.

For more information call 13 77 88 or visit service.nsw.gov.au/business.

Service NSW Business Bureau

The Fair Work Ombudsmen provides free tools, resources and advice to help small businesses navigate the legal requirements of running a business including hiring and terminating employees, calculating pay, and keeping records.

Fair Work Ombudsman

Self-Employment Assistance can help you turn your business idea or existing small business into a viable business. The program allows you to choose the level of support that meets your need and the needs of your small business.

Self-Employment Assistance is delivered across Australia by a network of Self-Employment Assistance Providers. Contact your local provider to discuss your eligibility and options.

Find a Self-Employment Assistance Provider near you

Realise Business is the Service NSW Business Connect Service Provider for the South Sydney region. They offer business events, business coaching, and business advice.

Realise Business services are funded or subsidised by State and Federal programs, meaning they are offered free or at low-cost to small businesses.

Explore Realise Business Services