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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
The NSW Government’s new single-use plastics bans and what they mean for your business
More single-use plastics are banned from 1 November in New South Wales.
Vivid Sydney 2022 local business program
Get involved this winter with shop window displays, illuminate your façade, provide an exclusive offer or host a unique experience inspired by Vivid Sydney.
10 small Sydney businesses to buy gifts from through lockdown
Locals share their favourite places to buy gifts from during lockdown.
Locals put forward their favourite takeaway places
Almost 300 people have shared where they’re getting their treats this lockdown.
A chance to see your business’s name up in lights
Ask your customers to share why they love your business and you might be featured in a city-wide marketing campaign.
Sustainability on trend at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week
The first in-person event of its kind anywhere in the world since the Covid pandemic began.
Digital retail: Challenges, opportunities and pitfalls
2 experts offer their thoughts on the changing face of shopping.
Shop local and earn rewards: a gift card that gives back
Local Rewards is a new gift card program that supports local businesses in Surry Hills, Redfern, Darlinghurst and Potts Point.
Sydney’s new food festival: Jake Smyth of Mary’s tells us why we should hit the streets
The City of Sydney is backing a new retail campaign to support our local bars, cafes, restaurants and retailers.
The best vintage shops locals try to keep secret
Locals share their go-to op shops and favourite vintage stores.
3 locals shaking up Sydney retail
Shifting business thinking paid off for these retailers.
Sydney set for 24 hour trading
Some of the biggest changes to city planning in a decade will give Sydney a late-night boost.
Opportunities to future proof retail in 2019
Investible founder Creel Price and retail expert Kelly Slessor share insights in the lead-up to Sydney’s first retail innovation program.
3 businesses making night-time their time
Shutting up shop at 5pm? Not these Sydney businesses, who saw success by thinking outside traditional trading hours.
Feature your business in our neighbourhood guides
Get your customers to vouch for your cafe, bar restaurant or store by taking part in our neighbourhood guide series, #SydneyLocal
What customers want in your area
New research reveals local customer demographics, why they visit different areas and satisfaction levels
4 ways to help your business come up in search
Digital marketing is an essential part of any marketing plan
