Useful Links

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

Website: ABN Look-up Tool

Austrade Export Enquiries
Ph: 13 2878
Australian government agency that helps companies win overseas business.

Website: Austrade Export Enquiries

Australian Bureau of Statistics
Ph: 1300 135 070
Statistical information captured Australia wide.

Website: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Australian Institute of Management
Ph: 13 1648
Provides management education and training, professional development and information services.

Website: Australian Institute of Management

Australian Securities + Investments Commission
Ph: 1300 300 630
ASIC enforces and regulates company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors.

Website: Australian Securities + Investments Commission

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

Website: Australian Taxation Office

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

Website: Business Entry Point

Business Licensing Authority
Ph: 1300 135 452
Provides information on licensing, registration or permission requirements to start a business.

Website: Business Licensing Authority

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

Website: Business Victoria

Domain Name Registration
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.

Website: Domain Name Registration

E-business Guide
Ph: (02) 6271 1000
An Australian guide to doing business online.

Website: E-business Guide

Grantslink
Ph: 1800 026 222
Provides information on licensing, registration or permission requirements to start a business.

Website: Grantslink

Innovic
Ph: (03) 9650 4733
Aims to promote and support the development of innovation, and to assist innovators.

Website: Innovic

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

Website: IP Australia

Koori Business Network
Ph: 1300 799 526
Provides business development and support services to facilitate the growth of indigenous businesses.

Website: Koori Business Network

Office of Fair Trading + Business Affairs
Ph: 13 2215
Provides information on rights and responsibilities for consumers, traders, renters and landlords.

Website: Office of Fair Trading + Business Affairs

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

Website: Plan to Succeed Guide

Small Business Commissioner
Ph:1800 136 034
SBC is dedicated to promoting a competitive and fair operating environment for small business.

Website: Small Business Commissioner

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

Website: Small Business Mentoring

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

Website: WageNet

Workplace Rights Advocate
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.

Website: Workplace Rights Advocate

Worksafe Victoria
Ph: 1800 136 089
Management of Victoria's workplace safety system.

Website: Worksafe Victoria