Is Your Business in Lockdown?

Article Written by Nathan Todd, ASBAS Advisor, Western Sydney Business Centre.

I know that times are tough right now for small businesses, but although we may be in a lockdown, have you made the mistake of also putting your business in lockdown?

Running a small business takes a lot of time and you may be missing the perfect opportunity now to work on your business. If you have had to unfortunately close your doors or stop operating your business, now is the time to start planning for the next 6-12 months whilst you can! Believe it or not Western Sydney is still open for business and you may be missing out on sales due to many factors. Let the Western Sydney Business Centre assist you through our both free and low-cost services. We can guide your business through the following 2 programs available:

Business Connect

Our Business Connect program aims to help small businesses start up, to create jobs, to help established small to medium-sized businesses become sustainable, and to increase business confidence. Business Connect is a quality, personalised business advisory service, funded by the NSW Government, that supports small-to-medium businesses start or grow successfully. The first four hours of one-to-one business advice are free!

Digital Solutions- ASBAS

The Australian Small Business Advisory Services and Digital Solutions program supports the Australian Government’s commitment to enhance the capabilities of local small businesses. It delivers low cost, high quality digital advisory services. We can help with websites and selling online, social media and digital marketing, using software solutions, and improving your online and data security. Your first appointment is free!

So now is the time to get in touch to see how we can help your business move forward through these difficult time and come out on top!

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