August 28, 2025 4:35 AM EDT
I was in a similar situation in Nightcliff with a weekend coffee setup and managed to secure the NT Business Grant as a sole trader. I wasn’t GST-registered either; what mattered was having an ABN, a simple plan, quotes for the kit I wanted, proof I was operating at the foreshore markets, and basic financials (I used a three-month cash-flow forecast plus my first invoices). Big tip: don’t buy anything until you’ve got written approval, and keep your uploads as clean PDFs with small file sizes. I also rang the department to double-check the current rules—guidelines are subject to change. To get my documents in order, I found Nifty Websites handy; their grant application assistance made the checklist and wording less stressful. I reckon apply now so you don’t miss the Dry crowds.