Coast is a reasonably good place to start a business
A new study ranks the Central Coast as the 11th-best city in which to start a business in NSW. Reckon evaluated the top 50 most populated Australian cities to determine…
Business NSW
Call to ease financial burdens on businesses
Business NSW is calling for immediate government action to cut red tape, ease tax and insurance burdens, and accelerate practical cost-reduction programs following the Cost of Doing Business Summit held…
Business NSW backs payroll tax reform
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed Opposition Leader Mark Speakman’s proposals to reform payroll tax, stamp duty and invest in AI adoption. Regional Director Central Coast, Scott Goold, said measures…
Pass workers comp reforms, says Business NSW
Hundreds of Central Coast businesses could be forced to close their doors if they have to endure an eye-watering 36% or more increase in workers’ compensation premiums over the next…
Business NSW backs workers’ compensation reform
Business NSW Central Coast is backing reform to fix the growing concern among local businesses on the rising costs and operational challenges associated with the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, alongside…
Business NSW calls for action in wake of Federal election
Business NSW has congratulated Central Coast Federal MPs Emma McBride (Dobell), Dr Gordon Reid (Robertson) and Pat Conroy (Shortland) on their re-election on May 3 and called for a renewed…
Budget underwhelming, says Business NSW
Business NSW Central Coast says the 2025–26 Federal budget is underwhelming for business, with limited support for productivity, tax reform and small business growth. Business NSW Regional Director Scott Goold…
Insurance premiums crippling Coast businesses
Business NSW is calling for urgent insurance reform as soaring premiums place increasing financial strain on businesses across the Central Coast. Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director Scott Goold said…
Confidence growing but small businesses need help
Despite concerns about wages and costs the latest Business NSW Business Conditions Survey reveals business sentiment on the Central Coast continues to improve. “It’s encouraging to see such a strong…
New tourism awards program for Central Coast
Business NSW and Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) have partnered to launch the 2025 Central Coast Visitor Economy Awards in late January 2025. The awards will showcase the best of…
Origami festival places Gosford firmly on tourism map
Business NSW Central Coast has congratulated FunHaus Factory for taking out the 2024 Business NSW Award for Outstanding 24-Hour Economy Collaboration for its innovative Origami Folding Light and Sound Festival….
Business leaders tackle housing crisis
Business NSW Central Coast recently hosted a highly anticipated NSW Premier’s Lunch, where the region’s housing affordability crisis took centre stage. With special guests Premier Chris Minns and Minister for…
Last days to enter business awards
Entries for the 2024 Business NSW Central Coast Awards are closing soon. The awards are aimed at showcasing the amazing talent, innovation, and spirit that makes the Central Coast region shine….
“Modest” assistance for small business in budget
The NSW State Budget, handed down on June 18, offers modest and targeted assistance to small and medium businesses on the Central Coast as the Government focuses on housing and…
Business leaders gather to discuss region’s economics
About 250 local business leaders gathered at Mingara Recreation Club on May 31 for the annual Economic Breakfast. Presented by Business NSW Central Coast, in partnership with the University of…
Business NSW backs plan for more housing near railway stations
Business NSW has applauded the addition of Woy Woy train station to the State Government’s Transport Oriented Development (TOD) sites. “Business NSW has been advocating for all major stations on…
Insights into AI trends in business
Business NSW provided critical insights on emerging AI trends to more than 220 business leaders across a wide range of industry sectors in the region at a summit on April…
Businesses have lingering concerns
Central Coast businesses have lingering concerns about cash strapped customers, insurance and energy costs according to the latest business conditions survey from Business NSW. “Business confidence levels for local business…
New Regional Director for Business NSW
Business NSW has appointed a new Regional Director for the Central Coast. Scott Goold replaces Paula Martin, who has moved to a new role within Business NSW responsible for business…
Shop local for Christmas: Business NSW
Business NSW Central Coast is urging Coasties to support their local businesses as they shop for Christmas following a forecast 13 per cent average drop in Christmas trade across regional…