| ABN Look Up Tool |
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| A free, simple and quick way to check the details of other businesses. |
| Austrade (Export Enquiries) |
Ph: 13 2878 |
| Australian government agency that helps companies win overseas business. |
| Australian Bureau of Statistics |
Ph: 1300 135 070 |
| Statistical information captured Australia wide |
| Australian Institute of Management |
Ph: 13 1648 |
| Provides management education and training, professional development and information services |
| Australian Securities & Investments Commission |
Ph: 1300 300 630 |
| ASIC enforces and regulates company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors. |
| Australian Taxation Office |
Ph: 13 2866 |
| Manage and shape tax, excise and superannuation systems that fund services for Australians |
| Business Entry Point |
Ph: 13 2846 |
| An Australian Government site for setting up, managing and expanding your business. |
| Business Licensing Information Service |
Ph: 1300 135 452 |
| Provides information on licensing, registration or permission requirements to start a business. |
| Domain Name Registrations |
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| This is the government endorsed manager of the .au domain space and provides consumer infornation and a directory of providers where you can register a .au domain name. |
| E-business Guide |
(02) 6271 1000 |
| An Australian guide to doing business online. |
| Grantslinks |
Ph: 1800 026 222 |
Helps you find funding under a variety of grant programs. |
| Innovic |
Ph: 9650 4733 |
| Aims to promote and support the development of innovation, and to assist innovators. |
| IP Australia |
Ph: 1300 651 010 |
The Federal Government agency responsible for patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeders rights. |
| Koori Business Network |
1300 799 526 |
| Provides business development and support sevices to facilitate the growth of indigenous businesses |
| Office of Fair Trading & Business Affairs |
Ph: 13 2215 |
| Provides information on rights and responsibilities for consumers, traders, renters and landlords. |
| Plan To Succeed Guide |
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| A comprehensive guide introducing the essential steps of business planning and outlining how to write a business plan. |
| Small Business Mentoring |
Ph: 13 2215 |
| An independent organization providing experienced volunteer business counsellors, mentors and coaches. |
| Small Business OHS Advisers Programme |
1300 554 764 |
| Provides OHS seminars for small businesses. |
| Small Business website |
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| General information on starting and operating a small or home-based business. |
| Vic Export |
13 2215 |
| An introduction to the process of exporting. |
| Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) |
Ph: 8662 5333 |
| An independent, non-government body representing the needs of employers. |
| Victorian Government - Office of Small Business |
Ph: 13 2215 |
| Victorian Government site on starting, running and growing your business. |
| Victorian Workcover Authority |
Ph: 8662 5333 |
| Victorian Government site on starting, running and growing your business. |
| WageNet |
Ph: 1300 363 264 |
| Provides information about wages and conditions for work that is covered by federal awards and agreements. |
| Workplace Rights Advocate |
1300 882 648 |
| The Office of the Workplace Rights Advocate encourages cooperative and fair workplace arrangements in Victoria. It provides advice to people faced with signing an individual workplace agreement and investiagtes illegal, unfair and harsh employment practices. |
