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Grow your business and create an inclusive customer experience
Making small changes to include people with disability is easy and boosts profitability. It shows you care and is also the law.
Butter Sydney flips the script on waste with circular thinking
From frying chicken to fighting food waste, this Surry Hills leader shows how small businesses can cut costs, boost efficiency and build sustainability.
Share your venue’s vibe on our social media channels
Our city buzzes day and night. Let’s spread the word.
Reboot empowers entrepreneurs with the digital edge
Our free small business webinars are back with expert insights to help your brand stand out.
From goals to greatness: CitySwitch champions revealed
Small and simple. Large and tricky. We celebrate the actions these businesses are taking to reduce emissions.
From studios to science labs: behind the scenes of Sydney’s climate action
Local businesses are making quiet but powerful changes – and it’s adding up
Get a funding boost to bring your event or project to life
What you need to know about our latest round of grants.
Outdoor dining fees forever waived
We’ve permanently waived all footpath and on-road outdoor dining fees across the City of Sydney
City of Sydney named one of Australia’s best places to work
The Australian Financial Review has recognised our commitment to flexibility, inclusion and meaningful careers.
Business Awards 2025: from innovative products, to excellence in sustainable tourism and customer service
Celebrating the best in our area.
From surviving to thriving: the business fundamentals small business owners need to know
Our Reboot series returns with more invaluable advice to help you drive growth
Why good access for people with disability is good for business
Learn how to boost your business by creating an inclusive customer experience.
Sydney cracks world’s top 10 sustainable cities
We jumped 19 places in the last year
How to get involved in Sydney Streets
Make the most of our popular street events this summer - bring your trading or dining outdoors, apply for event space, host a pop-up stall and more.
New Dixon Street improvement grants now open
Landowners and businesses can apply to receive funding to improve shop or building frontages.
Get your business involved in Pride Month
Learn how you can be part of festivities dedicated to commemorating, remembering and celebrating diversity this June.
BapistCare slashes its carbon footprint by 70% with one deal
Learn about the aged care provider’s 100% renewable electricity power purchase agreement.
Small business webinars: From e-commerce to harnessing AI for productivity and supercharging your social media
Learn in your lunch hour with our free Reboot series. Join a stellar line-up of experts and business leaders from some of Australia’s most successful companies.
The not-for-profit closing the digital divide and fighting e-waste
How a City of Sydney grant helps one social enterprise get devices to people in need.
Get your business involved in Vivid Sydney
Learn how you can be part of the world's largest festival of light, music, food and ideas
Canvassing success: How an award-winning artist took her gallery to the next level
Overcoming cashflow hurdles, connecting with a network of entrepreneurs and diversifying to reach new heights.
Oxford Street Pride Business Charter: Strengthening local character and connections
Retailers, venues and community groups set the stage and celebrate the precinct’s rich history and queer culture.
Get free expert help to reduce your office emissions
Stay ahead of mandatory climate reporting. Get to net zero with less hassle. Join CitySwitch.
How to buy renewable electricity for your business or organisation
Want to make the switch but not sure of the best way to do it? We’ve compiled handy guides to GreenPower and power purchase agreements to make it easier for you
Bring your vision for a market to life at Green Square plaza
Craft the ultimate shopping experience
New tech hub takes climate action to new heights
Visionaries, innovators, and investors to tackle global challenges from the heart of the startup ecosystem.
New report shows Sydney is revived and alive after dark
Following the impact of Covid and years of lockdown restrictions, Sydney is once again beginning to glow after dark.
Changemakers unite in Sydney for a sustainable future
Learn, connect and secure a global pass to the Social Enterprise World Forum
