How they can help
If you are a business owner, manager or looking to start a business in the Northern Territory, you can access teams who specialise in business development, workforce and training development and industry development.
These teams work to help connect your business to the right strategies and tools for your business challenges.
They work every day with NT businesses, not-for-profit organisations, registered training organisations and other stakeholders across the Territory.
Where to find them
They are available in all regions of the Territory including Darwin and surrounds, Top End, Big Rivers, Central Australia, Barkly and East Arnhem.
This service is available to everyone, if you are unsure of which team is right to help you or your business, reach out. The teams are always willing to have a chat to see if they can help you or connect you with the right person.
Contact the Business and Regions team today
Small Business Champions
Offering business development support, Small Business Champions are here to help Territory business owners, Aboriginal enterprises and not-for-profit organisations looking to grow their business, improve profitability, sustainability or capability.
They can also guide you through the process of starting a new business.
As a business owner or manager, a Small Business Champion can help you identify available types of support, provide valuable connections and help access essential tools and resources.
You might get in touch with a Small Business Champion for the following:
- Find tools and resources
If you need help to find the right contacts, information, tools and resources to improve your business development and sustainability. - Identify supports
If you need help to identify the types of support your business can access and navigate the systems to do so. Even if you don’t know what types of supports you might need, getting in touch and having a conversation can be a great place to start. - Start or improve your business
You’re thinking about starting a business or improving your current business operations. A Small Business Champion can test your idea and help you find resources and tools. - Grow your business
You want to expand your business, increase efficiency or deliver better customer service. A Small Business Champion can connect you to the supports you need to make it happen.
Contact a Small Business Champion today
The Small Business Champion team have real-world experience and expertise in areas like financial management, customer service, team management, cyber security, business strategy and systems.
Contact your Small Business Champion today:
Workforce Development Officers
Workforce Development Officers are here to help guide and facilitate the growth of a skilled, responsive and capable Northern Territory workforce in businesses and organisations of all sizes.
As a business owner or manager, you can contact a Workforce Development Officer to help your organisation with training needs. They can talk with you to understand what your workforce needs are and make a plan to upskill your team to make running your business or organisation smooth and sustainable.
Workforce Development Officers understand the regional workforce of the Territory and can provide support services and workforce initiatives.
Contact your local Workforce Development Officer today:
Industry Development Officers
Industry Development Officers are locally based experts focused on growing industries and boosting prosperity in their regions.
They can support your business by advocating for your needs, helping you find the right resources, and speeding up your projects by connecting you with regional partnerships and expertise.
If your company wants to start or expand in the area, and you need help with things like infrastructure, housing, workforce, or technology, an Industry Development Officer can offer valuable support and guidance.
If you're interested in participating in major projects, sector development and industry growth.
Contact an Industry Development Officer today:
Unsure who to contact
If you are unsure who to contact, a member of the Business and Regions Team will be happy to assist you.