The Northern Beaches has a vibrant business community with 18,000 businesses across various industries, including construction, health, social assistance, science, manufacturing, retail, energy, hospitality, IT, education and training, the arts, media, financial services and much more!
My team and I are here to assist our business community by providing opportunities, information, support and a direct line to the Australian Government on the issues and policy.
With cost-of-living pressures through the roof, it is more important than ever to support our local small businesses. As as your Federal MP, I am supporting you and your business by:
I want to make it as easy as possible for you to receive the support you need. Please keep reading below.
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November Business Newsletter 2024
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November Business Newsletter 2023
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There are many grants for businesses that are offered by federal, state and local government, as well as non-government organisations.
The Mackellar Grant Finder is a free service that provides a comprehensive list of grants and other support.
To register for this free service and keep up to date with grant opportunities for your business, see here. Scroll down to see one example, the federally funded Digital Solutions Program.
To assist you in applying for grants, how to set up alerts, and provide advice on how to optimise your grant applications, please see a printable PDF from our training workshop here.
We also have developed the Mackellar Grant Checklist and the Grant Template Excel File to assist in preparation of your grant application documentation.
Scroll down to see one Grant example, the free federally funded Digital Solutions Program that will help you grow, optimise and protect your business!
Cyber Wardens is a free, online program for business owners and staff to help protect their businesses from cyberthreats.
With 4 in 5 small businesses having everyday habits that make them vulnerable to cybercrime, it is more critical than ever to have the tools needed to help identify and protect your small business.
It only takes 2 minutes to enrol in Cyber Wardens. Please make use of this valuable resource. Protect yourself and your business. Enrol today.
Funded by the Australian federal government, the Digital Solutions program gives business owners a personalised digital roadmap tailored to their needs, one-on-one support from an expert business adviser, access to an extensive content library and over 200+ live webinars and workshops each year. To learn more or sign up to the Digital Solutions program visit their website. Or sign up here and use “Mackellar” as your referrer.
Review all the upcoming events, webinars and courses here.
Mackellar's local business chambers work with local businesses to stay connected, informed and supported. If you haven't connected with your local chamber yet, I would encourage you to do so.
The Australian Government has committed $15 billion to establish the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF), which will provide finance for projects in seven priority areas:
Consultation on the NRF’s key design elements and implementation approach will be happening soon. Sign up to receive updates on when you can have your say and to find out more information on the NRF here.
Overview
This program aims to provide free, independent, confidential and impartial phone-based support to small business owners nationally regardless of the cause of their financial hardship.
This service is free, independent and confidential - no strings attached.
The program can help with:
Small business owners can contact the Small Business Debt Helpline by calling 1800 413 828 or via the Small Business Debt Helpline website from 9am to 5:30pm AEST, Monday to Friday.
My goal for a thriving Mackellar economy is dependent on better understanding your needs and the issues you are facing. Sign up to my business newsletter to hear our latest business specific news and how I have been working on your behalf. Even more importantly, however, please write in to tell me about your business & how I can help you. [email protected]
There are many services and initiatives to support businesses. Have you explored these services on offer?
The stress of owning a small business can be significant. The New Access for Small Business Owners Program aims to provide small business owners with up to six structured sessions via telehealth with a trained mental health coach. It is a joint initiative by Beyond Blue and the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman as a response to rising calls for a dedicated mental health support service for small business owners.