Local Business Support

In the Snowy Valleys there are two Chambers of Commerce that support local businesses

Business Snowy Valleys

Business Snowy Valleys is all about creating a business environment which encourages economic growth, investment and employment in Adelong, Batlow, Talbingo, Tumut and surrounding areas. They provide support and assistance to their member businesses through association with Business NSW. 

• businesssnowyvalleys.com.au
• [email protected]

Tumbarumba Chamber of Commerce

The Tumbarumba Chamber Of Commerce is about supporting and developing business and economic growth.

• facebook.com/tumbarumbachamberofcommerce
• [email protected]

Service NSW Business Connect can support you at every stage of your business journey.

Business Connect advisors, who have experience running their own businesses, offer free, tailored business advice in one-on-one sessions. Topics include business planning, marketing and cash flow. You can also attend events and access online resources on these topics and more.

service.nsw.gov.au/business/business-connect

Funded by the NSW, designed for small business owners offering business advice, coaching and skills training. The business connect program gives free business advice from accredited and experienced business advisors.

Under the program various services and tools include:

• Business advice (confidential and independent)
• Coaching or mentoring
• Skills training
• Business news and trends
• Access live and virtual business events

enterpriseplus.org.au/business-advice

Rural Financial Counselling Service's (RFCS) internally funded regional small business support program offers free, personalised, independent, and confidential face to face support to small business owners in financial difficulty within regional NSW.  A Small Business Financial Counsellor (SBFC) helps business owners navigate tough times by providing guidance and support on their financial position and the viability of their business, as well as helping them to identify their goals and to develop and implement a business plan.

This includes:

• Identify underlying issues
• Managing relationship with creditors and lenders
• Developing cash flows and budgets
• Accessing government assistance
• Business and risk management plans

rfcsnsw.com.au

Service NSW offers free services for business owners including advice from a Business concierge who will help you navigate the complexities of starting or growing your business; independent business advisors through their Business Connect service; help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses; and support for women in business.  

For more information visit Service NSW or call 13 77 88.   www.service.nsw.gov.au/business