Community Building Partnership (NSW) Closes 12 June 2020
WE’RE BUSINESS SENSE
A BOUTIQUE MULTI SKILLED CONSULTANCY
GRANTS & FUNDING
Our results speak for ourselves. We have secured over $400 million in grant funding to date. We offer a range of services from Project Planning, community engagement, research and data through to detailed Project Business Cases, including Project and Risk Management Plans.
STRATEGY
We can assist Councils with:
- Renewal of Long Term Strategic Plans
- Community Engagement Strategies
- Economic Development / Tourism Strategies
- Business Cases for large infrastructure projects and community programs
- Marketing Strategies
BRAND MANAGEMENT
Not just a one trick pony – BusinessSense can work with you to develop a gorgeous identity and branding package for your business. We can help by reveiwing your branding touchpoints, developing a marketing strategy & setting up your online social media.
ABOUT US
WE DELIVER WITHOUT THE OVERHEADS OF A LARGE CONSULTANCY!
Business Sense is a boutique multi-skilled agency specialising in Strategic Grant Management and Project Management. Lead Project Manager and grant funding specialist, Gretchen Armitage, has more than 18 years of experience working on government-related projects, direct project management, and in the commercial sector.
Our results are underpinned by attention to detail, and a focus on quality and efficiency, which is overlaid with a passion for what we do. BusinessSense draws on the combined knowledge and experience of its team to provide the best outcomes for clients. We constantly look for innovative ways to problem solve and ensure maximum cut through.
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FLOODING ASSISTANCE
The following assistance is now available for those impacted by the floods:
𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬
A Disaster Relief Grant to assist low income earners faced with disaster hardship who have suffered damage to the structure or contents of their home.
Personal and financial counselling.
Assistance finding temporary housing for those who have been forced from their homes.
𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭-𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Small business and primary producers’ concessional loans of up to $130,000.
Concessional interest rate loans for not-for-profits.
Freight subsidies of up to 50% for primary producers.
𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐬
Assistance with operational costs and the restoration of essential public assets.
Service NSW are also able to connect flood-affected customers with services and support information, including:
- Access to emergency accommodation;
Relevant charitable services;
Mental health and wellbeing services;
Financial assistance;
Insurance and legal advice; and
Replacing lost ID.
Additionally, residents may be eligible for the Commonwealth Government’s Disaster Recovery Payment, a one-off, non-means tests payment of $1,000 for adults and $400 for children who have been seriously injured, lost their homes or whose homes have been directly damaged, or the immediate family members of a person who has lost their life, as a direct result of the storms and floods. Disaster Recovery Allowances are also available through the Federal Government via Services Australia at servicesaustralia.gov.au.
Businesses impacted by storms and floods from January to March 2022 can request to be notified when financial support is available from the NSW Government by clicking on the link below to complete an online form.
www.service.nsw.gov.au
If you're a small business or a not-for-profit organisation in NSW and you've been directly impacted by storms and floods in February and March 2022, you may be eligible for a storm and flood disaster...
So many amazing takeaways from listening to the wisdom of @kerwinrae at today's #accelerator program!
"You're a biomedical supercomputer ...
Stop acting like a matchbox car".
"Every time I feel fear I move Forward....
Every time I feel fear I move Forward...
Every time I feel fear I move Forward..."
The more conscious you are - the more things you see and the more choices you have!
Feeling the focus and passion in a bustling room of regional entrepreneurs at Mudgee Councils Central West Entrepreneurs Summit.
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Perfect afternoon for touring the Parkes Special Activation Precinct!
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Our new desk edition... Pibbles
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Great News! We have secured $10.4 million for the revitalization of heritage listed Jenolan Caves House under the NSW Government Regional Growth - Tourism and Environment Fund 🙌
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It was our pleasure yesterday to present a Grant Writing workshop to Landcare groups within Central West and Central Tablelands Landcare regions.
@cwllandcare #watershedlandcare @central_tablelands_landcare @landcare_nsw #midlachlanlandcare #littleriverlandcare @landcareaustralia #grantwriting #centrawest #funding #grantwriter #landcare #environment #biodiversity #envivo #community #writewithpassion #grantfunding #businesssense
Another grant win for Blayney Shire Council! $1.9m approved in funding for major upgrades to Centrepoint Leisure Facility.
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“Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without... and know that we cannot live within”. #love #mindfulness #walkyourtruepath #authenticity #beyourbestself #believe #lifemoments #remeberthenow #moment #life #serenity #mindful #self #beach #sunset #centralcoast #waves #livethemoments #gretchen #businesssense
So proud of our team and what we achieve... our results speak for themselves! Over $46 million won in grant funding from just one NSW Government Program recently announced with only a pool of $100m available in the round!
#funding #grants #infrastructure #competitive #nsw #lgnsw #localgovernment #tourism #visitoreconomy #economicdevelopment #council #environment #eoi #strategicgrantmanagement #strategy #businesswoman #team #growth #businesscase #financialservices #consulting #consultant #gretchen #businesssuccess #biz #businessowner
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WHY US
Because we love what we do & it shows in our work.
Our team has a balanced background in both the private sector and local government.
We are dependable, qualified and experienced. When we say we will deliver, we will.
We are a small consultancy that works with others when needed so our clients don’t bear all the overhead costs of a large consultancy firm.
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