The Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD) actively encourages business growth by working with companies at all stages of their development. Business support programs offered by the Department include:

Investment services
Advice and facilitation for businesses seeking to invest and create jobs for NSW.

Industry innovation support
Helping innovative businesses commercialise technology and find new markets, replace imports and build industry strength through collaboration.

Support for small business
Advice, mentoring and support to help businesses at all stages of the business cycle to grow, expand and find export markets. The NSW small business website gives detailed advice on starting in and managing a small to medium sized business.

Export facilitation
Advice and support to help businesses develop overseas markets and achieve export success.

Regional development
Help for businesses to expand in or relocate to regional NSW, and to help regional communities plan their economic futures.

Tourism business development
Support for small businesses to help them develop tourism opportunities throughout the State.