Women in Business NSW

About this grant

Women in Business provides women living or working in New South Wales with access to a fully subsidised online program to help them establish a new small business or consolidate an existing small business.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Women in nsw wanting to start, or who are already operating, a small business.
• This fully subsidised online program is available to help women in new south wales develop sustainable small businesses.
• 24/7 online access to topics that can be mixed and matched to suit your needs
• Insights from australia's leading female entrepreneurs
• Access to small business events
• Be aged 18 years or over
• Be establishing or own a business that is registered in nsw
• Have less than 200 employees
• Be an australian citizen, australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or new zealand citizen.
• Funding and resources for screen practitioners
• Funding for construction and building industry worker training
• Drought loans for farm businesses

What the funding covers

• Fully subsidised online business training program with access to resources, events and other services.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/women-in-business-nsw for application details

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