Business resources

Tools, Guides and Support for Local Businesses

Business Support and Resources

Council provides a range of practical resources to help local businesses grow and improve—from attracting more customers and working with local media, to making premises more accessible and recruiting experienced staff. These tools support both new and established businesses across the area.

Want to get more customers through the door?

Check out this free Visual Merchandising Guide, which can help your business attract customers and boost sales.

The guide has been developed by one of our partners, the NSW Small Business Commissioner.

Visual Merchandising Guide (PDF, 1.60MB) 

Has your small business considered the potential benefits of using its local media to drum up business opportunities?

The Small Business Commissioner has a new online resource developed to help you do just that.

Working with Media Guide (PDF, 318.91KB)

Good access to your business provides benefits to customers with mobility issues, those with prams and people with disabilities. In fact, it is helpful to all customers.

View the Disability Access Brochure (PDF, 329.72KB) 

Recruiting an older worker could be the answer as they bring a wealth of experience and industry knowledge.

View the Healthy Aging brochure (PDF, 207.83KB) P

Page last updated: 09 Feb 2026