Service NSW – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Business Support
Service NSW provides dedicated support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business owners who are starting, managing or growing a business. Businesses can access free one-on-one support, information about funding, government tendering, business skills and exporting, as well as links to other First Nations business support organisations and services.
Indigenous Business Australia - Business Support
Already in business but need some help you get your business to where you want it to be? They’ll work with you to understand your business goals, develop your ideas and identify what type of support your business may need to remain successful.
They can also link you to other networks and resources to get you information and support to help you hit your goals.
They can also provide access to an external business consultant to provide your business with the following types of specialised support:
Procurement and tendering, Growth strategies, Marketing and strategic planning, Bookkeeping and accountancy, Websites and search engine optimisation, IT systems, Networking events, Business risk mitigation, Business review and turnaround, Exit, Succession planning.
Supply Nation
Supply Nation connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses with government, corporate and not-for-profit buyers across Australia. Indigenous businesses can register on Indigenous Business Direct, increasing their visibility to organisations looking to purchase goods and services from verified Indigenous suppliers.
Registration is free for eligible Indigenous businesses, with additional access to networking, training, mentoring and business-matching opportunities.
business.gov.au - Starting an Indigenous Business
A practical Australian Government resource for First Nations people starting, developing or growing a business. It brings together information on business structures, Indigenous specific grants and programs, business advice, training, finance and support services. It also provides links to organisations including Indigenous Business Australia and Supply Nation, as well as state and territory support.
NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC)
The NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to become procurement and tender ready and increase their ability to compete for government and private-sector contracts. Support includes understanding procurement processes, developing capability statements, tender preparation, supplier registration and building overall business capability.
NSWICC also helps connect Indigenous businesses with buyers, government agencies, councils, industry partners and supply chain opportunities.
Indigenous.gov.au
An Australian Government resource bringing together grants, funding and support opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, businesses, organisations and communities. Opportunities cover areas including economic development, Country and environment, clean energy, education and other First Nations initiatives, with links to the relevant funding providers and application information.