Useful Links

The following are links to some useful business information sites:

ABN Look-up Tool    www.abr.business.gov.au
A free, simple and quick way to check the details of other businesses.

Austrade (Export Enquiries)    www.austrade.gov.au / Ph: 13 2878     
Australian government agency that helps companies win overseas business.                                                                            

Australian Bureau of Statistics    www.abs.gov.au / Ph: 1300 135 070
Statistical information captured Australia wide         

Australian Institute of Management    www.aimvic.com.au / Ph: 13 1648
Provides management education and training, professional development and information services.                            

Australian Securities & Investments Commission   www.asic.gov.au / Ph: 1300 300 630
ASIC enforces and regulates company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors.              

Australian Taxation Office    www.ato.gov.au / Ph: 13 2866
Manage and shape tax, excise and superannuation systems that fund services for Australians.                                                    

Business Entry Point    www.business.gov.au / Ph: 13 2846
An Australian Government site for setting up, managing and expanding your business.

Business Licensing Authority    www.bla.vic.gov.au / Ph: 1300 135 452
Provides information on licensing, registration or permission requirements to start a business.                                

Business Victoria    www.business.vic.gov.au / Ph: 13 2215
A comprehensive online resource designed to help you start, run and grow your business in Victoria.

Domain Name Registration    www.auda.org.au/registerdomain
This is the government endorsed manager of the .au domain space and provides consumer information and a directory of providers where you can register a .au domain name. 

E-business Guide    www.e-businessguide.gov.au / Ph: (02) 6271 1000
An Australian guide to doing business online.        

Grantslink    www.grantslink.gov.au / Ph: 1800 026 222
Provides information on licensing, registration or permission requirements to start a business.                               
 
Innovic    www.innovic.com.au / Ph: (03) 9650 4733
Aims to promote and support the development of innovation, and to assist innovators.

IP Australia     www.ipaustralia.gov.au / Ph: (03) 9650 4733
Maintains the Registers of Patents, Design, Trade Marks, Plant Breeder's Rights and Olympic Designs.

Koori Business Network    www.business.vic.gov.au/kooribusiness / Ph: 1300 799 526
Provides business development and support services to facilitate the growth of indigenous businesses.

Office of Fair Trading & Business Affairs    www.consumer.vic.gov.au / Ph: 13 2215
Provides information on rights and responsibilities for consumers, traders, renters and landlords.

Plan to Succeed Guide    www.business.vic.gov.au/plan
A comprehensive guide introducing the essential steps of business planning and outlining how to write a business plan.

Small Business Mentoring    www.sbms.org.au / Ph: 13 2215
An independant organisation providing experienced volunteer business counselors, mentors and coaches.

Small Business Commissioner    www.sbc.vic.gov.au / Ph:1800 136 034
SBC is dedicated to promoting a competitive and fair operating environment for small business.

VECCI    www.vecci.org.au / Ph: (03) 8662 5333
The Victorian Employer's Chamber of Commerce and Industry are an independent, non-government body representing the needs of employers.

Worksafe Victoria    www.workcover.vic.gov.au / Ph: 1800 136 089
Management of Victoria's workplace safety system.

WageNet   www.wagenet.gov.au / Ph: 1300 363 264
Provides information about wages and conditions for work that is covered by federal awards and agreements.

Workplace Rights Advocate    www.workplacerights.vic.gov.au / Ph: 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 investigates illegal, unfair and harsh employment practices.