Regional Economic Transition Scheme
This scheme has been designed to provide assistance to regional communities and towns hit hard by economic shocks as a result of business closures, industry restructuring and global economic change.

The scheme provides quick, positive and flexible assistance to reposition and rebuild local economies. It does this by developing strategies and assistance packages to:

• diversify the economic base
• grow existing businesses and attract new ones
• assist with:
  - infrastructure upgrading for new or expanding businesses
  - developing retraining programs and skills upgrading
  - development of business initiatives by community organisations
  - development of business/feasibility plans.

Aboriginal Business Development
The Department helps Aboriginal business people to develop business skills, establish networks and grow markets. Assistance is available for eligible businesses activities, including participation in domestic trade fairs, industry-specific marketing and engaging expert assistance for growth projects, business reviews and mentoring. Support is delivered through experienced Aboriginal Business Development Managers and regional staff.

These programs have been created to assist businesses that are majority owned and operated by Aboriginal people. Information on all the Department’s initiatives for Aboriginal people can be found at www.aboriginalbiz.nsw.gov.au

For more information contact:
Bernadette Selfe | bernadette.selfe@business.nsw.gov.au
Tel: 02 9338 6754


Capital Raising
The Capital Raising Program is a 5 step program to help clarify your business growth plans and prepare your business to raise capital. Click here for more information.


Business Drought Assistance
Business Drought Assistance provides assistance to regional businesses severely affected by the drought. Click here for more information.


Payroll Tax Incentive Scheme
The Payroll Tax Incentive Scheme (PTIS) is a key element of the NSW Government's approach to assisting new and existing businesses to establish and grow in locations where unemployment is above the state average. Click here for more information.


NSW Small Business website
The NSW Small Business website provides access of information sheet that introduces this topic and links you to detailed sources of information on specific issues. Click here for more information on managing your business.