A new partnership between state and federal government agencies to coordinate practical advice to small businesses will be trialled in Gilgandra and Coonamble.
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The partnership will bring together the Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner (OSBC), the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), AusIndustry and Service NSW to save small business owners time.
NSW Small Business Minister John Barilaro said the program ensured small businesses in regional areas were supported through the specialised program.
The Small Biz Bus will visit Gilgandra and Coonamble on Thursday, November 6, and Friday, November 7.
On the bus will be the Small Biz Connect providing general business advice, including 'starting a business', 'taking the next step', 'ensuring your business is sustainable' and marketing; the Australian Taxation Office' the AusIndustry providing information and advice on Australian Government Business programmes and services; Service NSW providing a one-stop-shop offering access to business licences and certificates and legal services and information and the Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner
Minister for Finance and Services, Dominic Perrottet, encouraged small business owners to drop by the Small Buz Bus and meet the Service NSW team.
"Come along and chat to our friendly Service NSW staff who can demonstrate our digital services including a range of Business Licensing services and Working with
Children checks."
The Small Biz Bus will be at the following locations:
o Thursday 6 November: Gilgandra Community Plaza, Gilgandra, 9am to 3pm.
o Friday 7 November: Visitor Information Centre, 78 Castlereagh Street, Coonamble, 9am to 3pm.
This partnership approach to delivering Government support services is part of the Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner's Regional Activation Program.
