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The Business Centre

Name: The Business Centre
Address: 265 King Street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, AU
Telephone: +61249257700
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Empowering people to excel in their business through Advisory, Education and Support. We are all about creating sustainable economies and resilient communities.

The Business Centre is a community invested organisation that has been responding to the needs of entrepreneurs, businesses and governments for more than 34 years. We are a not-for-profit with the sole purpose of creating sustainability; in jobs, businesses, urban and rural economies. Our strength has been built on our ability to develop long term relationships, listen and respond to our community, while adapting to a continually changing business environment. We deliver experience led advice, mentoring, education and connections to achieve customer and community goals.

23/10/2026

Last night at Newcastle Racecourse, we brought together past clients, councils, chambers and industry groups to launch the Small Business Advisory Program, delivered by The Business Centre in partnership with Service NSW.

A big thank you to the NSW Small Business Commissioner, Kalina Koloff, for officially launching the program and sharing her support for small business across the region.

Thank you also to our Business Advisors, Andrés López-Varela, Ben Price, Melanie Renfrew and Peter Hollingsworth, for sharing their insights on the panel and for the advice they give small business owners every day. And thank you to our MC, Pat Howard, for keeping the night running smoothly.

To everyone who joined us, thank you for coming along.

Want to know what the program can do for your business? Get in touch with our team or visit https://businesscentre.com.au/support/small-business-advisory/

15/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming Josh Lawlor as our newest Small Business Advisor.

Josh has more than 20 years of experience across retail, health, community services, professional services and not-for-profit. He has also built, grown and successfully exited his own business. He’ll be working with small businesses through the Small Business Advisory Program, covering business planning, marketing, growth, operations and AI and digital tools.

Book a session with Josh: https://mybusiness.service.nsw.gov.au/business-bureau/small-business-advisory/advisor/2jylu2bqoy?from=small-business-advisory

14/10/2026

Want more customers through your door? 🚪

We’re teaming up with Cessnock City Council to bring you a free, hands-on social media workshop for local business owners.

In this practical 3-hour session, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Optimise your Facebook and Instagram business profiles
✅ Create simple content that gets noticed
✅ Use local tags to reach nearby customers

Spots are limited, so register now 👉 https://mybusiness.service.nsw.gov.au/business-bureau/small-business-advisory/event/ba291cbb48?from=small-business-advisory

08/10/2026

We are proud to be a part of the Service NSW Business Bureau’s new Small Business Advisory Program.

You can get up to 4 hours of free support from our expert advisors, who understand what it takes to run a small business. Businesses can also access online resources, events, and networking opportunities to grow their skills.

To find out more about the program or book an advisor, visit:
https://businesscentre.com.au/support/small-business-advisory/

08/09/2026

We're bringing our Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320) to Maitland, proudly supported by the local business community including Maitland Business Chamber and Maitland City Council

Thinking about starting a business, or already running one and want to sharpen your skills? This course is built for you. No textbooks, no theory for theory's sake. Just real Business Advisors who've actually built and run businesses, teaching you what works.

This training is subsidised through NSW Smart & Skilled and the Workforce Australia Self-Employment Assistance Program. Eligibility for subsidised training is confirmed once we receive your expression of interest, and a student fee may apply.

Spots are limited for our Maitland intake. Get in early.

👉 https://businesscentre.com.au/courses/maitland-certificate-iv-entrepreneurship/

21/08/2026

We're proud to be partnering with Singleton Council to bring our Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business to local business owners! 🎉

Over 11 weeks, this Singleton cohort will build real skills and confidence to take their ideas further, with our trainer Pete leading the way.

Missed this intake? Our next course starts in Maitland and Lake this October

👉️https://businesscentre.com.au/courses/certificate-iv-entrepreneurship-and-new-business/

13/08/2026

Familiar face, exciting new role! 🎉

Melanie Renfrew has been part of The Business Centre family since 2024, and we're excited to announce she's stepping into a new role as a mentor on our Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program!

With a background in HR and Recruitment and hands-on experience across retail, trade, mining and creative industries, Mel knows what it takes to build a business from the ground up, and she's ready to bring that knowledge to our SEA community.

09/08/2026

Ready to start your own business? 🙌

The Self-Employment Assistance Program is an all-encompassing program to support people to start their business!

📅 3rd, 10th & 17th September
🕤 9:30am – 4pm
📍 265 King St, Newcastle
🖥️ In-person training over 3 days

Whether you've got an idea brewing or you're ready to get serious, this program will help you build the skills and confidence to get started.

Find out more and register here: https://businesscentre.com.au/support/sea-program/

25/07/2026

📱 Ready to actually use social media video for your business, without the overwhelm?

Short-form video is one of the most powerful tools small businesses have, but let's be honest, it can feel awkward, time-consuming or just confusing to get started. This workshop is here to fix that!

Join Andrés for a hands-on session run by Clarence Valley Council, where you'll learn a simple 4-step process to plan, film and publish videos that build your visibility, grow your audience, and help you sell — all using just your phone.

✨ What you'll learn:
👉 A planning framework to stay consistent without burnout
👉 How to film & edit on your phone (no fancy gear needed!)
👉 How to publish and optimise for Reels, TikTok & Facebook

📅 Pick your session:
🔹 5 August – Grafton Council Chambers – 1pm–5pm
🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/social-media-videos-for-small-businesses-grafton
🔹 6 August – Yamba Library – 9am–1pm
🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/how-to-film-and-post-or-social-media-videos-for-small-businesses-or-yamba
🔹 7 August – Simplicity Maclean – 9am–1pm
🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/how-to-film-and-post-or-social-media-videos-for-small-businesses-or-maclean
Grab your ticket and start showing up online with confidence! 💪

21/07/2026

🧡 Singleton Intake Closing Soon!

Ready to turn your business idea into a real, structured plan? The BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business is coming to Singleton, delivered locally and taught by real Business Advisors who've been where you are.

Whether you're just starting out or ready to formalise your business, this course gives you the tools, support and confidence to make it happen.

📅 Applications close Tuesday 28 July

👉 Get in touch today to secure your place.
https://businesscentre.com.au/courses/singleton-certificate-iv-entrepreneurship/

Address

265 King Street
Newcastle, NSW
2300

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61249257700

Website

http://www.businesscentre.com.au/

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