What Our BEC Does

Who is the Business Enterprise Centre?

The St George & Sutherland Shire BEC was formed in 1989 and is part of a network of not for profit, community based Business Enterprise Centres (BEC’s) in Australia. The St George & Sutherland BEC is one of 18 Business Advisory Services in NSW funded through the NSW Department of State and Regional Development and covering the region of St George, Sutherland and Botany.

We are an independent organisation that strongly focuses on creating local small business opportunities, with nurturing and support for small business start ups and growth in Southern Sydney. The mission of the BEC – St George & Sutherland Shire is “helping businesses in our community to prosper and grow”

To fulfil our aims we:

Deliver

information, advice and training to start up and established small businesses
counselling services to businesses
practical business advice and support
mentor programs for businesses
Industry based networking groups and clusters

Promote

local employment initiatives
local business networking groups

Assist

preparing business plans
promotion of small businesses
information on new business opportunities
information on government services, funding and programs
mentor support for business clients
a referral service to specialist professional advisers