Small Business Advice
 The community relies strongly on the Council driving growth in the Shire’s small business sector. For this reason providing small businesses with the information they need is seen as a key role for Council.
If your business is seeking to expand, relocate or is experiencing a difficult time, please contact us for confidential advice. If required, referrals to organisations that provide more comprehensive assistance are available.
We may also be able to provide statistics or relevant information to help determine the feasibility of starting a new business. The Council works closely with business groups and organisations servicing small business in our area and is committed to ensuring the needs of our business community are met.
Information Kit for Small Business
Council has compiled a Small Business Information Kit to assist with locating a variety of resources. The kit provides information on State and Federal Government business assistance programs, contact details on government agencies, and links to a wide range of free resources covering topics such as starting a business, business planning and finance. The Small Business Information Kit (pdf) can be downloaded here or a printed copy is available from Council on (03) 5888 5100.
Drought Assistance
Faced with one of the worst droughts in history there are few industries that haven’t been affected by the current conditions. This section provides information on various forms of assistance available to farmers and small businesses affected by drought. The drought resources provided have been divided into Financial Support and Subsidies, Mental Health Support and Key Websites. Download a copy of the Drought Resource Kit (pdf)
Home-based Business
A home-based business is simply a business you operate from home rather than from commercial premises. Operating a business from home has become increasingly prevalent as a result of the digital revolution, outsourcing, the trend towards self-employment and the growth of services industries. In June 2004, there were 282,400 home-based businesses in NSW, representing 63.8% of NSW small businesses.
Home-based business operators tend to face a unique set of challenges. With this in mind, the NSW Government has developed a number of initiatives to support and assist home-based businesses. The online Homebiz Kit (Grow your Business at Home) is an electronic resource to help start, manage and grow a home-based business. The Homebiz Kit is an extremely useful information resource and also includes a catalogue of useful links to aid your online business research. Other information is available here
Government Agencies and other Organisations offering Services
Government Agencies and other organisations offer a variety of regional business assistance and service. Their contact details are on a downloadable fact sheet (pdf) along with the type of assistance they offer.
Courses, Seminars and Workshops
Berrigan Shire Council provides information for all businesses on upcoming Courses, Seminars and Workshops to be held in the local area. If you are organising or participating in an upcoming event related to business development, assistance or training please contact us for inclusion on this page. If you feel that Council could assist in facilitating training, education or information sessions that may be required by businesses in our area, we welcome you to contact us also.
Events List
Berrigan Shire Business Newsletter
The Berrigan Shire Business Newsletter contains the latest news and information for local businesses. To submit information, subscribe to, or enquire about the newsletter please feel free to contact us.
Please find current and previous newsletters below.
What’s On – November 2007
What's On - June 2007
What's On - March 2007
What's On - October 2006
What's On - May 2006
What's On - March 2006
Local Business Organisations
Chambers and Industry Groups
- Barooga Advancement Group - PO Box 63, Barooga NSW 3644
- Berrigan and District Development Association - PO Box 147, Berrigan NSW 2712
- Cobram Barooga Accommodation - PO Box 165, Barooga NSW 3644 www.cobram-barooga.com.au
- Finley Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture - PO Box 44, Finley NSW 2713
- Tocumwal Chamber of Commerce and Industry - PO Box 8, Tocumwal NSW 2714
- Tocumwal on the Murray Tourism Group - PO Box 8, Tocumwal NSW 2714 www.toconthemurray.com.au
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