Business Chamber gives a tick to Federal Budget
Business NSW Central Coast has hailed the Federal Budget, delivered on May 11, for supporting “a business led economic recovery from the depths of the COVID pandemic”. Regional Director, Paula…
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80 per cent of businesses have been impacted by the Council situation
Business NSW is calling on Central Coast Council to develop a Roadmap for Recovery to restore low confidence recorded by local business in the wake of the announcement that a…
Construction commencement requirement for the HomeBuilder program extended
Business NSW Central Coast has applauded news that the Federal Government has extended the construction commencement requirement for the HomeBuilder program from six months to 18 months for all existing…
NSW Government commits to move more public service roles to regional areas
Business NSW Central Coast has praised the NSW Government for its commitment to move more public service roles to regional areas across the State. Non-frontline NSW public sector roles will…
NSW Government encourages regional hiring
Business NSW Central Coast has praised the NSW Government for its commitment to move more public service roles to regional areas across the State. Non-frontline NSW public sector roles will…
11,000 local businesses are using JobKeeper
The state’s peak business organisation Business NSW has asked the Federal Government to provide a clear pathway for business recovery in its annual pre-budget submission to Treasury. Central Coast Regional…
Regulations surrounding insurance for businesses need to be revamped
Business NSW Central Coast has backed calls from Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, for a revamp of regulations surrounding insurance for businesses. Carnell has called on…
Small businesses pivot in response to COVID
While small businesses in the region have “done it tough” through COVID-19, their innovation has shone through with many businesses changing the way they attract, service and follow up with…
Further easing of restrictions for Christmas
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed a relaxing of restrictions announced recently by Premier Gladys Berejiklian, saying the move will bode well for the region’s businesses as Christmas approaches. From…
State Budget sweeteners for local business
Business NSW Central Coast says the State Budget, released on November 17, will allow businesses on the Central Coast and throughout the state to create jobs and prosperity and steer…
Business Conditions Survey reveals first bounce in confidence
With Central Coast job vacancies increasing 13% over the last month, and an overall increase of 14% since the new year, Business NSW Central Coast says the region is getting…
Budget subsidies a boost for Class of 2020
Business NSW Central Coast has praised a Federal Government subsidy for apprentices and traineeships which will see apprentice and traineeship wages subsidised for 12 months and act as a great…
Business applauds Budget measures
Business NSW Central Coast has praised the Budget, which it says is focused on supporting businesses to hire new staff, and putting money back into the pockets of business owners,…
Research shows value of apprenticeships
Business NSW Central Coast says new research on the value of apprenticeships for youth employment supports its calls for additional support for apprentices. Regional director Paula Martin said the National…
Reduce red tape to avoid construction “cliff”
Business NSW Central Coast is calling for a reduction in “red tape” to get building projects off the ground, amid concerns for the region’s construction industry as the coronavirus pandemic…
Getting back on track
Business NSW Central Coast has urged all levels of government to work together to get the state’s economy back on track as the fallout from COVID-19 continues to be felt…
Business welcomes extension of instant asset write-off
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed the news that the Federal will extend the $150,000 instant asset write-off for six months to December 31. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said…
Business NSW urges consistency on re-opening
Central Coast business owners are confused and frustrated over a lack of clarity surrounding the possible return to normal operations, says Business NSW Central Coast. “Business owners see tens of…