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.