Business & Investment Services
Free advice and assistance
We offer information, support and professional advice to assist you in your investment decision. And the earlier you approach the Business Facilitator in the development of your business expansion or relocation project, the better the chances of success.
Call us today on 1300 87 83 87 or email info@investinlismore.com.au and let us help you start on the road to investing in Lismore. You can rest assured, any dealings you have with the Business Facilitator are completely confidential.
Business Expansion Planning Service
The Business Facilitator works closely with investors to develop your investment idea in Lismore. Our Business Expansion Planning Service, unique in Australia, provides:
- Confidential advice and assistance, right from the start of your investment journey
- Information on genuine, identified opportunities in our region — emerging and burgeoning sectors and areas of unmet need
- Help with development planning and zonings – see our Road Map to Development Success
- Guidance on preparation of Development Applications, including assistance with Council process and requirements
- Suitable site identification – we have our fingers on the pulse of available land
- Advice and assistance with operational, financial and marketing considerations
- Government funding programs that might be available
A wealth of essential business and investment information
The Business Facilitator has access to regional research and information that can inform your investment decision.
- Important statistics on industry sectors in our region
- Market research and benchmark data on a range of industries
- Advice on strategies for investing and developing in Lismore
- Information on the regional labour market
- Knowledge and advice on legislative requirements to operate in particular industries
- Local news that investors need to know. Follow the link here to receive Lismore Leader, our quarterly newsletter.
And if we don’t have the information you need, we’ll do our best to find what you want.
Land identification and development
We can show you what commercial, industrial and residential land is currently available in Lismore.
Throughout the city, Lismore already has a number of established commercial precincts and industrial areas strategically located. The City is progressively releasing more commercial and industrial land as more investors are attracted to the region. Visit this link for more information about land.
For the latest update on available land, give us a call at the Business Facilitator on 1300 87 83 87.
Got a new business idea?
If you have a brand new business idea or innovation, we can help you evaluate your idea and determine its commercial viability. And we can put you in touch with other bodies in the region that can help.
Linking you in
The Business Facilitator gives access to a range of important business networks. We put you in touch with the relevant business advisory agencies, industry bodies, business groups, sector leaders, local businesses, and State and Federal Government departments – the people you should see before making an investment decision.
Access to grants
Want to know what grants for business are out there, and whether you may be eligible? The Business Facilitator can advise you on this and how to apply.
Special support for small and micro-businesses
The Business Facilitator offers support and advice to all businesses – no matter what your size. We have special assistance available for small and micro-businesses, whether you wish to buy a local business or set up and develop your own business in Lismore from scratch. Home based businesses are supported through a special program and regional network.
The Lismore Business Incubator will support up to fifteen fledgling businesses for three years at a time to get them off to a flying start.
Industry workshops and educational support
The Business Facilitator regularly conducts industry workshops and education programs for businesses in our region to support industry development, networking and training.