Outdoor dining fees forever waived
We’ve permanently waived all footpath and on-road outdoor dining fees across the City of Sydney
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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
Laws for food businesses have changed
What you need to know if you prepare and serve food in our local area.
Promote your events on What’s On
Be part of Sydney’s best event listings and get free marketing support.
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.
Oxford Street west cycleway one step closer
The pink mile is still very much open for business while we create better connections for our busiest bike route.
Get your business involved in Pride Month
Learn how you can be part of festivities dedicated to commemorating, remembering and celebrating diversity this June.
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.
Shape the future of Sydney Streets
Have your say on our neighbourhood community events.
Applications open: REMIX Business of Culture incubator program
Free support to develop new ideas, audiences and revenue streams for our creative and cultural sector.
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
From dumpster to Dempstah: recycling textile waste
How a City of Sydney grant recipient turned unwanted clothing into high-quality yarn
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.
Ready, set, grow: business innovation program applications now open
Take your business to the next level and join our free innovation program.
How’s business? Have your say on Sydney’s needs and priorities
Lend your voice to our yearly pulse check, helping us understand trends and how we can shape future support.
Experiences at the heart of our city’s economic growth
New data shows how experiences and remote working shape our local economy
5 fun-filled activities to shake up your night out
Switch up your routine with something other than your same old Saturday night.
Applications open: free circular economy accelerator program
Calling ambitious startup founders to join the Fishburners program Circular Hub.
Events, innovation, environmental and food support grants are open
What you need to know about our latest round.
The best in business share secrets for brand growth and digital marketing
Upskill with Justin Hemmes of Merivale, along with other Australian business leaders from Archie Rose, WINK Models, Shop You and more.
Take a survey about your experience of Sydney WorldPride and Mardi Gras
Local business support over the festival season was incredible - share your feedback.
Enjoy another serving of outdoor dining
Alfresco dining scheme extended until end of 2024.
Industry leaders come together to help businesses thrive
Our free Reboot webinar series returns with some of the biggest names in Australian business.
Business confidence bounces back
Our yearly survey unveils key insights into emerging trends, challenges and opportunities.
Alfresco dining fees waived until 2025
Eating outdoors is back on the menu for business.
Amplify change: Trading Blak on how your everyday purchases can make a huge difference
Female-led First Nations businesses are building stronger communities and teaching the next generation.
Support Indigenous Business Month
From cafes to graphic designers, horticulturalists to workwear, we're highlighting some brilliant Indigenous businesses to check out.
