Sydney Business

🚨 Important Update for Small Businesses! 🚨

As of December 10, 2025, social media will no longer be accessible to individuals under 16. What does this mean for your business? Here are some strategies to adapt and thrive:

1️⃣ Diversify Marketing Channels:
Explore email marketing, local advertising, and community events to connect with your audience.

2️⃣ Focus on In-Person Engagement:
Host workshops or events to build relationships with younger customers in a face-to-face setting.

3️⃣Leverage Content Marketing:
Create valuable blog posts, podcasts, or videos that can be shared via websites and email.

4️⃣ Encourage Parental Involvement:
Engage with parents who can share your offerings on behalf of their teens.

5️⃣Optimise Your Website:
Make sure your website is user-friendly and provides all the information your customers need.

6️⃣Invest in SEO:
Improve your search engine presence so potential customers can find you easily.

Let’s get creative and ensure your business continues to thrive post-ban! 💡

🌟✨ Inspiring Journey Alert! ✨🌟

Meet Hope, a remarkable single mother who transformed her challenges into triumph! 💪 After facing obstacles, she took a leap of faith and pursued her passion for design. With determination and the right support, she turned her dream into reality and officially opened her own studio, Blanc Design Studio! 🎉

"Now that I’ve gone through the program, I feel far more confident and grounded in the direction of my business. My hope moving forward is to continue growing Blanc Design Studio sustainably, take on more aligned clients and eventually build a small team."

Hope's story is a powerful reminder that with perseverance and the right resources, it's possible to create the future we desire. 💖

Join us in celebrating her incredible achievement and the strength it takes to follow our dreams! 👏

AI is transforming the way businesses grow and operate, and the momentum is building! While only about 40% of small businesses are currently using AI, interest is rapidly increasing as more leaders see the benefits for productivity, decision-making, and team collaboration.

Australia's AI Week 2025 (24–30 November) is the perfect time for small and medium businesses to take their next steps with AI. The National AI Centre is here to help, encouraging you to explore AI opportunities and adopt this technology responsibly with trusted guidance and resources.

Here’s how your business can get involved during AI Week:

✅ Use the AI Conversation Guide for Small Business to start conversations about how AI can support your team and improve the way you work
✅ Attend events and webinars hosted throughout AI Week to learn from experts and connect with peers
✅ Download the Guidance for AI Adoption when you're ready to implement AI tools in your business – complete with practical templates!

Make this AI Week your launchpad to smarter, more efficient ways of working.

https://www.industry.gov.au/national-artificial-intelligence-centre/ai-week-2025

We’re so proud to celebrate Murray’s inspiring journey!

After overcoming a major health challenge and undergoing cancer surgery in September 2023, followed by months of radiation therapy, Murray was determined to rejoin the workforce and support his mental health. The timing couldn’t have been better when he enrolled in the Small Business Training - Micro Business Skill Set program with Sydney Business.

With personalised support and practical guidance, Murray developed a clear business plan and gained the confidence to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. As Murray says, having Sydney Business by his side was a vital support during this important chapter.

Congratulations, Murray, on your resilience and success! Your story reminds us that with the right support and determination, it’s possible to turn challenges into new beginnings.

Join us at the WEXPO tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, to discover incredible opportunities with Sydney Business - Stall 8!

Don't miss out on networking, insights, and innovations from top industry leaders. Experience the future of business and connect with like-minded professionals.

📅 Wednesday, October 22, 2025
🕣 Doors Open at 8:30am
📍Hall 5, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
💻 FREE ENTRY - grab your free tickets here -
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wexpo-tickets-1511289951929

Join us at the Bridge to Opportunities Employment Expo on June 6th, where Sydney Business will be showcasing self-employment opportunities at Stand 37.

Meet our knowledgeable team who can provide insights into self-employment, helping you turn your passion into a thriving business.

Bridge to Opportunities Employment Expo
📅 Friday, 6th June 2025
🕙 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Strathfield Town Hall
✅ Sydney Business Stand: Stand 37

Strathfield Council Burwood Council

Come and see us at the Sydney Franchising Expo & Start Your Own Business Expo to learn how we can help you realise your dream of being your own boss!

Whether you're seeking ways to generate extra income or considering a complete career change, the Franchising Expo and Start Your Own Business Expo will help you turn your ambition into action. From insider tips to expert advice, as well as plenty of profitable business ideas, there’s no other event that gives you the opportunity to talk face-to-face with the people behind such a diverse range of business opportunities.

Saturday 24- Sunday 25 May
10am-5pm, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Hall 1 | Stand: E10
Get your FREE ticket here → https://tickets.lup.com.au/Franchising-Expo-Sydney-2025?coupon=SYB

Are you between 15 and 24 years old and interested in exploring future opportunities to start a business? Join Sydney Business at the Youth Futures Pathways Expo 2025, where we will be available to answer your questions about the Self-Employment Assistance program.

At the expo, you can also:

- Connect with over 120 training organisations and employers
- Receive free career guidance
- Explore future job opportunities
- Discuss training and apprenticeship options with top organizations
- Attend free career seminars
- Discover tips for writing a standout resume

**When:** Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 9 AM to 2:30 PM
**Where:** Western Sydney University, 80 Rickard Road, Bankstown

Come visit us! We can’t wait to see you there and discuss your self-employment options!

🚀 Exciting news! The Sydney West Careers & Employment Expo is happening on March 14 & 15, 2025, at the Sydney Showground - Hall 4! 🎉 With over 80 organisations showcasing career opportunities for all ages, this is an event you can't afford to miss.

‍✨ Plus, Sydney Business will be at Booth 66! If you're interested in starting your own business or want to develop small business skills, come talk to us about Self-Employment Assistance.

📅 **Event Details:**
- Friday, March 14: 9am - 3pm
- Saturday, March 15: 9am - 4pm

Mark your calendars, and see you there! 🤝 Sydney Careers & Employment Expo

Sydney Business will be exhibiting at the Employment and Training Pathways Expo presented by Burwood Strathfield Multicultural Network (BSMN).

This FREE event is a great opportunity to:
✅Meet employers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), and employment specialists.
✅Learn about different pathways to further education, training, and employment.
✅Learn the best ways to upskill yourself and achieve your career goals.
✅Learn how to return to the workforce or get accreditation for prior learnings and skills.
✅Participate in employment readiness workshops and learn interview skills.
✅Gain entrepreneurship skills and learn how to start your own business.

📅 Wednesday 23 October 2024 10am - 2pm

📍 Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church St, Burwood NSW 2134