Bayside is a key economic hub locally, nationally, and on the global stage attracting national and international industry investment. Our local government area is thriving with a diverse range of industries and economic drivers.
We understand the importance of collaboration and partnerships in economic development. Council advocates and engages with industry, government leaders, local businesses, and social enterprises to leverage our strengths and future opportunities.
We are committed to working with businesses, investors, and other stakeholders to achieve our objectives and ensure the long-term economic success of the region.
Are you planning for business growth, refining your marketing plan, or exploring investments in Bayside LGA?
Bayside Council publishes all its Open Tenders (RFT), Requests for Quote (RFQ) and Expressions of Interest (EOI) in its tendering portal VendorPanel.
This page is intended to be a helpful directory of services available in Bayside LGA. Council has compiled this information to the best of our knowledge in a rapidly changing environment.
Bayside Council is proud to provide the Bayside Grant Centre to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals. This site provides comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available to you. Our free service means you will never miss a grant opportunity again.
Find a NSW Government initiative, grant or funding program to help support your business or project.
Becoming a successful supplier for local government can be daunting.
There are a lot of rules and regulations and understanding why and how decisions are made is important. We want to encourage potential suppliers to form profitable long term partnerships with us, but we also need businesses to understand why councils work the way we do.
Bayside Council's free Development Advisory Service provides general planning advice, which includes:
This service is available at our Customer Service Centres at Eastgardens and Rockdale.
The Fair Work Ombudsmen provides free tools, resources and advice to help small businesses navigate the legal requirements of running a business including hiring and terminating employees, calculating pay, and keeping records.
Self-Employment Assistance can help you turn your business idea or existing small business into a viable business. The program allows you to choose the level of support that meets your need and the needs of your small business.
Self-Employment Assistance is delivered across Australia by a network of Self-Employment Assistance Providers. Contact your local provider to discuss your eligibility and options.
Realise Business are the Service NSW Business Connect Service Provider for the South Sydney region. They offer business events, business coaching, and business advice.
Realise Business services are funded or subsidised by State and Federal programs, meaning they are offered free or at low-cost to small businesses.
As a business owner, it is common to require permits from Council or seek assistance to better understand the relevant regulations. To help you navigate through this process, we have provided online forms with guides that outline some of the typical business activities and associated regulations.
Register a food business, apply for A-Frames and footway trading, and more.
All businesses that sell or process food must register and pay a fee, and are subject to routine food safety inspections. The registration fee applies to recover the costs of our food safety inspection services that help keep people safe and healthy.
Apply for a Footway Trading Zone to use the footway, known as a footpath, for outdoor dining or if you want to display goods, furniture, or an A-frame sign.
You must register your home-based food business, and comply with food safety standards if you are preparing or storing food at home for sale to consumers.
Businesses providing skin penetration services must register with Bayside Council, pay a fee, and be compliant at the time of routine inspections.
You must register with Bayside Council if you operate a swimming pool or spa for public bathing or swimming, pay a fee, and be compliant at the time of routine inspections.
You will need to register your premises to operate a funeral home or mortuary in the Bayside local government area (LGA).
You must register with us when planning to operate a caravan park in Bayside local government area (LGA), pay a fee, and be compliant at the time of routine inspections.
You must register with Bayside Council and comply with the Public Health Act 2010 and the Public Health Regulations 2022, if you have installed on your premises, a water-cooling, evaporative cooling, or warm water system like a cooling tower or thermostatic mixing.
You will need to register if you operate a place of shared accommodation that provides housing for a fee like a boarding house.
An Underground Petroleum Storage System (UPSS) is an underground storage facility that holds petroleum products. This includes components such as pipes, valves and any apparatus that aids in the storage of petroleum products.
Adapt NSW suggests adopting sustainable practices to respond to the increasing demands from stakeholders and customers for climate resilience and more sustainable practices.
Advice to manage your business energy costs, energy efficiency technologies and opportunities from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
St George Business Chamber is not for profit entity and all funds are used for the benefit of members and businesses in the region.
Bexley Chamber of Commerce was established almost 100 years ago and continues to represent the interests of the Bexley Town Centre businesses to government and community.
The Bayside Chamber of Commerce consists of a group of professionals & business owners, who are committed to connect, assist and support each other in the interest of improving the Bayside Business community.
Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA) is a sector-led peak body that exists to engage and connect the social enterprise sector in NSW and ACT, and secure investment and policy change for the Social Enterprise sector.
Bayside Council are an active member of SECNA.
NSWICC is the Peak body for Aboriginal Business in NSW and a powerful voice for the needs of Aboriginal Entrepreneurs, Business owners and Enterprising Communities.
Since 2009, Supply Nation has worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses along with procurement teams from government and corporate Australia to help shape today’s emerging and rapidly evolving Indigenous business sector.
Flying Solo helps micro business owners grow their skills and their business by tapping into the knowledge of industry leaders, connecting solo owners to each other, and offering new business opportunities through directory listings, and social media and newsletter inclusions.
Family Business Australia helps family business succeed by providing access to specialist family, business and technical services and generates opportunities for families in business.
Key Into Australia is a network of multicultural women living in Australia. They are a supportive and inclusive community that helps create friendships, find work, and navigate the ups and downs of settling into a new place.
Creative Plus Business provides information, training, support, and help needed to find and sustain self-employment in the creative and cultural industries.
