This video shows the services available from business.gov.au
Here Catherine and Rodney Ashton from Tuscan Trellis Specialist Painting talk about how their business confidence has been boosted by seeking out support and tips.
Australian Capital Territory
- Business Development’s Business Assistance website lists assistance services, programs and incentive schemes. Contact your nearest Business Enterprise Centre for free advice and support.
- Canberra Business Point gives businesses in the ACT region free access to business information mentoring and advisory services.
- The Business Migration Program gives business people who have owned or managed a business overseas, opportunity for sponsorship to settle in the ACT.
New South Wales
- The NSW Small Business website has information and tools for all aspects of business.
- Business Advisory Services provide assistance and networking opportunities to plan business growth and development.
- Contact your nearest Business Enterprise Centre for free advice and support.
Northern Territory
- Check the Department of Business and Employment website for starting a business, licence information and business planning assistance.
- Contact the Territory Business Centre for information about free Business Consultations for business owners and people thinking of starting their own business.
- The Territory Business Growth Program offers information, funding and development services.
- Contact your nearest Business Enterprise Centre for free advice and support.
- Choose from the range of Fast Facts sheets available on the DBE website for information and advice on common business issues.
- Build a Business Information Kit tailored to your business type to get information on starting or growing your business.
Queensland
- The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation’s Business website provides details of services for Qld business.
- The Government Business Information Service connects business with government services and programs.
- Search the Queensland Government’s Integrated Grants website for assistance.
- Contact your nearest Business Enterprise Centre for free advice and support.
- Increase your knowledge of starting or running a business using the online learning website, Smart Skills.
- Refer to the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation’s Services, tools and resources for a comprehensive list of business resources available.
South Australia
- The southaustralia.biz website provides a range of information and assistance for businesses.
- Search the http://www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/industry/smallbusiness Department of State Development’s website see what assistance is available.
- Check the Government of South Australia website for financial assistance.
- Contact your nearest Business Enterprise Centre for free advice and support.
- Download the Good Business Guide for assistance with all areas of business operation and customer service.
Tasmania
- The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts helps Tasmanian businesses and targeted industry sectors to develop and thrive.
- Contact your nearest Business Enterprise Centre for free advice and support.
- View the Department of Economic Development business guides available to help your business.
Victoria
- Business Victoria provides information about business programs and industry assistance.
- Search Business Victoria’s Grants and Programs Wizard for assistance available in Victoria.
- Step-By-Step: Who can help? – Business Victoria’s guide to information and support services for small businesses.
- Business Victoria Step-By-Step guides are also available on other topics, such as starting or buying a business, employing people and specific business type guides.
- Contact your nearest Business Enterprise Centre for free advice and support.
- Visit the Victorian Consumer and Business page for information on how to comply with the government, and how to run your business successfully.
- Read Business Victoria’s Energising Small Business newsletter for Victorian business news, events and information.
Western Australia
- The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has innovative programs to assist small business owners.
- Search the Department of Local Government’s Online Grants Directory for assistance available in regional and metropolitan Western Australia.
- Contact your nearest Small Business Centre for free advice and support.
From registrations to premises, everything you need to know about starting a new business, buying an existing one or running a franchise.
Although keeping on top of your business finances can be hard work, being fully aware of your financial situation can help you plan for the future and prevent unexpected situations from potentially damaging your business.
The latest on regulatory requirements, as well as tools and tips for hiring and keeping good staff.
Ways to work on your business, including online business, sales and marketing, best practice, sustainability and winning government tenders.
Selling, Closing and Change Management
Your tax and legal obligations, dealing with employees and their entitlements, and which authorities need to be notified when selling or closing a business.
Contact details for government and association business assistance.