Help for Business


NSW is a great place to do business and the NSW Government is committed to ensuring the State is Australia's leading business and investment destination.


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.

For more information

NSW Department of State and Regional Development | 1300 134 359 | businessweb@business.nsw.gov.au

Testimonial

"When we were looking for a regional location for our Asia Pacific network operations centre we were considering Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney. We approached the NSW Department of State and Regional Development, which immediately provided information and assistance regarding Sydney. We have continued the relationship and made the decision to locate our network operations centre in Bond Street, Sydney."
Drew Kelton, Managing Director
Asia Global Crossing (formerly IXnet)