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SMEs pushing back against the closure of NSW Business Connect
The recent closure of NSW Business Connectremains a sore point among small businesses in New South Wales who had long benefited from the state’s program.
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Minns Labor strips support for small business
We’re talking about shops and services run by mums and dads, family operators, and young entrepreneurs, but instead of helping them succeed, Labor has abandoned them to prioritise its own balance sheet.
NSW Nationals
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NSW Greens to push Labor on small business support after Business Connect axing
The Greens have confirmed they will question the NSW Treasurer in state Parliament over the Minns government’s decision to defund the Business Connect program.
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NSW government quietly axes free small business support program
— The NSW government has quietly cut the Business Connect program, which offered free expert advice for small businesses and startups.
Jul 1, 2025 5 min read
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The Business Connect closure isn’t about money saved, but businesses lost
As NSW quietly axes the Business Connect program, entrepreneurs will be left to face their toughest challenges alone, writes Martin Rogers.
Jul 4, 2025 5 min read
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NSW Business Connect closure raises concerns for small business support
The axing of the Business Connect program for NSW small-business owners has advocates worried about the accessibility of business support services in the region.
July 4, 2025 2 min read
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Business support funding cut 'a real blow' that 'does not make sense'
Funding has been axed for a support service that has assisted Albury small business owners through the toughest of times.
Madilyn McKinleyJul 11 2025 2 min Read
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Minns scraps small business support services
Small business owners seeking advice on issues such as insolvency planning will be left with nothing after the Minns government cut the state’s only free business support service/
2 min read July 1, 2025
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NSW Opposition slams Minns government for axing Business Connect program
The NSW Opposition has urged the Minns government to reverse Business Connect cuts and restore free small business advice.
Jul 2, 2025 3 min read
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Business Connect Program axed
The Minns Labor Government has delivered a blow to small businesses in Country North in its recent Budget by axing funding for the highly successful Business Connect program.
15th July 2025
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Govt is letting small business down: Crouch
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch says the NSW Government has delivered a blow to Central Coast small businesses by axing funding for the Business Connect program
July 16, 2025
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Crucial western Sydney business program axed
An important free business advice program has been quietly cut by the State Government. Executive Officer of Western Sydney Business Centre (WSBC)
July 18, 2025
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Business Hunter leads call to reinstate funding for vital start-up initiativetem
It’s understood the state’s powers-that-be will cut financial backing for the Business Connect program from the 2025/26 budget, inhibiting a valuable support service that aids SMEs
July 6, 2025
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NSW Business Connect program to end in September 2025
The NSW Government’s Business Connect program will cease operations on 30 September 2025, ending years of free business advisory services for small and medium enterprises.
July 3, 2025
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Minns Labor Government shuts down lifeline for small business owners
The Minns Labor Government has turned its back on small businesses at a time when they are grappling with soaring costs, weak consumer confidence and economic uncertainty.
2 July, 2025
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LABOR CUTS SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT IN MYALL LAKES
The Minns Labor Government has delivered a blow to Myall Lakes small businesses in its recent Budget by axing funding for the highly successful Business Connect program.
July 14th, 2025
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NSW Opposition Slams Minns Govt for Axing ‘Lifeline’ Business Connect Program
The NSW Opposition has fiercely criticised Premier Chris Minns’ Labor government after it opted not to renew the Business Connect program in the 2025–26 state budget.
Jul 3, 2 min read