Start a Business

Got a New Business Idea?


All ideas are worth exploring so if you're currently writing your business plan and want to know if Glen Innes Highlands is the place to nurture, launch and grow it, the short answer is yes. 

We have a number of ways to support you from meeting with Council's Economic Development Manager for support and guidance to participating in start-up schemes or leveraging the services of industry and government agencies. 

The combination of Council assistance, logistics, enhanced mobile coverage and faster broadband, government grants, Business Incentive Funds, logistics, land values and lifestyle make Glen Innes Highlands the ideal choice for business, investment and skilled workers.

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Start-up Key Sectors

Ideal environment: When the question is put to business owners, Why Glen Innes Highlands? Their invariable foremost response is: Quality of life. 

In 2018 there were 85 individual businesses and 19 Partnerships who registered for an ABN in Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area (LGA). Industry sectors included: Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing: Construction; Transport, Postal & Warehousing; Rental Hiring & Real Estate; Accommodation and Food Services; Retail, Administrative & Support Services and various Professional Services sectors. 

The Glen Innes Severn Council alongside our associations and business community encourage and support more businesses relocating or starting up in the Glen Innes Highlands. 
We may be a small community, about 9000 – and growing – but already four companies, Autobaler Pty Ltd, Star Logixs, Photo Create and Rangers Valley feedlot, have a national and global reach. 

BREED - Start-Up Incubator

Stage 1 - Entrepreneurs' Programme - Incubator Support EOI - Successful
Stage 2 - Bushfire Local Economic Development Fund (BLER) and Building Better Regions (BBRF) grant applications submitted - Fit Out & Programs - Submitted
Stage 3 - Entrepreneurs' Programme - Incubator Support Full application - In progress
Stage 4 - Outcomes of Grant Applications - Expected June 2021

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EOI's Now Open!

Glen Innes Severn Council are seeking to establish an exciting and purpose-driven business incubator hub, offering services and support to people and businesses with aspirations to grow their business or establish a new one.

Council's Economic Development team have been partnering with BREED Australia, an experienced incubator operator in NSW, to turn this into a reality for our local and regional community.

What will the BREED Incubator Hub include?

1. The Start-up Incubator 12-month ‘Rise, Shine, Grow’ Course

2. The Subsidised Office Space


Submit an EOI
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1. The Start-up Incubator 12-month ‘Rise, Shine, Grow’ Course
The Incubator Program will be delivered through a combination of formal ASQA accredited l Business modules and Design Thinking based Workshops, Bootcamps and Mastermind sessions presented by successful entrepreneurs and subject matter experts through a mix of live face to face and online-based platforms.
1. A free and innovative 12-month Start-up Entrepreneur coaching, mentoring, and leadership program will provide you with the knowledge, skills, strategies and tactics to successfully scale your business idea nationally and globally.
2. Complimentary co-working space with other established businesses at the proposed Highlands Business and community Hub.
At the end of the program, startup founders will have successfully completed a relevant Diploma. The participants will also have a solid grounding in Presentation Skills, Leadership, Sales, Finance, Marketing, Business Planning and Presentation skills that will enable them to promote their products and services to National and Export Markets.
Successful participants will contribute to their local communities through:
- Creating Employment Opportunities by increasing Full Time Equivalent (FTE) capability
- Developing Robust and Viable Business Models that contributes to the growth of the Australian economy
- Being role models by inspiring school leavers and young Australians
- Creating confidence in local communities which leads to increased mental resilience
2. The Subsidised Office Space
Local businesses that cannot afford an office space independently will have the opportunity to hire an office in the Highlands Business & Community Hub at a subsidised rate. Business owners will take part in supporting the Start-up Incubator 12-month Course as mentors. This is for micro or home businesses that would like to be a part of a business community with the aim to work on their business and support start-ups in their development.
How do I submit my EOI for the BREED Incubator Hub?
Simply click this link and complete the registration form here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BREED_EOI
FAQ’s:
Q: If I submit an EOI am I bound to put in a formal application
A: No but you’ll be directly invited should the BREED Incubator Hub go ahead.
Q: What will the formal application involve for the program?
A: Most likely a formal pitch and presentation
Q: Do I have to live in the Glen Innes area?
A: Preference will be given to those applicants that live locally and meet the selection criteria, but it is open to the region
Q: How many applicants will be accepted to the program?
A: Six (6) applicants annually whilst the project is funded
Q: How many office spaces will be available for subsidised rent?
A: Up to 12, depending on levels of grant funding and the final location.

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From research services to funding and grant applications if you’re looking for some assistance for your new business idea a wealth of information is available with RDANI.

Regional Development 
Australia
Northern Inland

RDANI is a not-for-profit community based organisation with all committee members and staff having a broad and diverse skills base with extensive networks including local Governments, the private sector, education and health. 

RDA Committees are strong advocates for their region and drivers of change and, as such, have a pivotal role in fostering regional economic development. They aim to be the driver of business growth, new jobs, skills development and business investment within the Northern Inland region. 

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Easy to do Business

Starting a new business is exciting. But working out the licences and permits needed can be daunting, not to mention confusing. 

That’s why the NSW Government has introduced Easy to do Business, a free service offered across a range of industries, that gives you personalised help and support when starting or expanding a small business so you can focus on your business and save time and money. 

A Business Concierge helps you navigate through all of the government licences and permits you need to open your business faster. 

Contact: Service NSW Council Relationship Manager- North Region: Sharee Murphy, [email protected] 

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Business Connect

The Business Connect program is funded by the NSW Government and will provide business advisory services and business skills training from 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2020. 

Business Connect aims to support small businesses to startup, create jobs through growth, help small to medium enterprises (SMEs) become sustainable by:

• Providing general and specialist business advice and government information to startups and SMEs

• Promoting business growth through innovation, improving resilience and boosting productivity and

• Supporting digital readiness and regional business development.

Contact: New England North West Business Connect Adviser: Dereck TInk, [email protected]

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UNE Smart 
Region Incubator

The UNE SMART Region Incubator is a friendly, focused and connected space built to join regional businesses with growth potential together with academic business research, business mentors, corporate and community partners. 

A business incubator gives support to start-ups with innovative business ideas by providing the resources a new business needs to succeed. Be it work space, expertise in the form of experience or research, data or information on funding opportunities, the UNE SMART Region Incubator is equipped to assist with the development of businesses in our region. 

Imagine having a framework of administrative and business support around your new or SME business while it grows. Imagine working within a network of other professionals a few months, years or decades on from where you are now. 

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The UNE Smart Region Incubator are Founders, Mentors & Innovation Partners. 

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