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Support for dealing with challenging customers
Free resources to give you tools for a safer workplace.
Butter Sydney flips the script on waste with circular thinking
From frying chicken to fighting food waste, this Surry Hills leader shows how small businesses can cut costs, boost efficiency and build sustainability.
Reboot empowers entrepreneurs with the digital edge
Our free small business webinars are back with expert insights to help your brand stand out.
Get a funding boost to bring your event or project to life
What you need to know about our latest round of grants.
Outdoor dining fees forever waived
We’ve permanently waived all footpath and on-road outdoor dining fees across the City of Sydney
Business Awards 2025: from innovative products, to excellence in sustainable tourism and customer service
Celebrating the best in our area.
From surviving to thriving: the business fundamentals small business owners need to know
Our Reboot series returns with more invaluable advice to help you drive growth
How to get involved in Sydney Streets
Make the most of our popular street events this summer - bring your trading or dining outdoors, apply for event space, host a pop-up stall and more.
New Dixon Street improvement grants now open
Landowners and businesses can apply to receive funding to improve shop or building frontages.
Oxford Street west cycleway one step closer
The pink mile is still very much open for business while we create better connections for our busiest bike route.
Get your business involved in Pride Month
Learn how you can be part of festivities dedicated to commemorating, remembering and celebrating diversity this June.
Small business webinars: From e-commerce to harnessing AI for productivity and supercharging your social media
Learn in your lunch hour with our free Reboot series. Join a stellar line-up of experts and business leaders from some of Australia’s most successful companies.
Get your business involved in Vivid Sydney
Learn how you can be part of the world's largest festival of light, music, food and ideas
From dumpster to Dempstah: recycling textile waste
How a City of Sydney grant recipient turned unwanted clothing into high-quality yarn
Canvassing success: How an award-winning artist took her gallery to the next level
Overcoming cashflow hurdles, connecting with a network of entrepreneurs and diversifying to reach new heights.
Oxford Street Pride Business Charter: Strengthening local character and connections
Retailers, venues and community groups set the stage and celebrate the precinct’s rich history and queer culture.
How’s business? Have your say on Sydney’s needs and priorities
Lend your voice to our yearly pulse check, helping us understand trends and how we can shape future support.
Experiences at the heart of our city’s economic growth
New data shows how experiences and remote working shape our local economy
5 fun-filled activities to shake up your night out
Switch up your routine with something other than your same old Saturday night.
The best in business share secrets for brand growth and digital marketing
Upskill with Justin Hemmes of Merivale, along with other Australian business leaders from Archie Rose, WINK Models, Shop You and more.
Amplify change: Trading Blak on how your everyday purchases can make a huge difference
Female-led First Nations businesses are building stronger communities and teaching the next generation.
Support Indigenous Business Month
From cafes to graphic designers, horticulturalists to workwear, we're highlighting some brilliant Indigenous businesses to check out.
Spring awakening: Eat, shop and play at Sydney Streets
7 local neighbourhoods transformed into traffic-free destinations.
Inside the local project turning single-use plastic waste into objects of beauty
An all-in-one local plastic recycler and manufacturer is helping hospitality businesses in our area transform trash to treasure with a City of Sydney grant.
The local businesses that bring Sydney New Year’s Eve to life
How the City of Sydney works with homegrown talent for the biggest night of the year.
Ways to support Indigenous Business Month
A round up of brands and small businesses you can get behind.
Locals put forward their favourite takeaway places
Almost 300 people have shared where they’re getting their treats this lockdown.
Small business experts share tips for growth in turbulent times
Use a bit of downtime to upskill, sharpen your digital marketing expertise and learn from the best.
Reboot: free webinars to help small businesses adapt, digitise and grow
Inspiring tips and upskilling essentials from local experts.
