NEW BUSINESS CONNECT ADVISORS TO HELP TOURISM OPERATORS

Small businesses in industries hit hard by COVID-19 are set to benefit from 40 new Business Connect advisors being deployed across NSW to help provide valuable advice and guidance.

Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said among the 40 new advisors are five with a background in tourism.

“We know small business operators across NSW are doing it tough and tourism is one of the industries that has been dramatically impacted by COVID-19,” Mr Ayres said.

“The new Business Connect advisors with a background in tourism will be able to share their insights and knowledge with small businesses from that sector.”

Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope said 11 of the 40 new Business Connect advisors had already started work.

“We know COVID-19 has brought unique challenges for small businesses and since 1 March the program has assisted around 3,300 small businesses,” Mr Tudehope said.

Advisors connect businesses to support available from the NSW Government including grants and payroll tax waivers and deferrals.

Advisory sessions with Business Connect are currently free of charge and can be requested through the Business Connect website or 1300 134 359.

Business Connect continues to run free webinars for small businesses in response to COVID-19 covering topics such as building a successful online store, top 10 apps and tips to simplify business marketing and email marketing for business. Register online.