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Small Business Emergency Management and Recovery Package
The Small Business Australia website provides advice in how to protect your business and plan for emergencies, take appropriate action during an emergency and recover after a crisis.
Included is a template with an instruction guide that businesses can use to create their own emergency management plan. Take the time to look over this in order to prepare for the worst, rather than hope for the best.
Emergency Management & Recovery
Victorian Business Centre - South East
314A Thomas Street, Dandenong Vic 3175 and 520 Canterbury Road, Vermont
Ph: (03) 13 22 15
The Victorian Business Centre - South East has a skilled team of business development managers who will work closely with you to expand your business, create jobs, exports and investment for Victoria.
Victorian Business Information
Victoria Business Information (opens in a new tab/ window)
The Victorian Government provides an online service, which is free and easy to use. It provides helpful information for those wanting to start up their business and advice for those running a business.
Small Business Mentoring Service
The Small Business Mentoring Service is an incorporated not-for-profit association, who has been around since 1986. There are around 70 mentors who have the skill and experience to help small business. They provide counselling, mentoring and coaching to medium, small and micro business operators throughout the state.
AusIndustry
Ph: 13 28 46
AusIndustry is the Australian Government's principal business program delivery division in the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. AusIndustry delivers a range of more than 35 business programs - including innovation grants, tax and duty concessions, small business development, industry support and venture.
Australian Bureau of Statistics
The ABS is a provider of statistics that can be used for research and decision making.
Australian Taxation Office
Ph: 13 24 78
Being in small business can offer you many rewards and benefits, but it also means you have additional tax obligations to consider. As your business grows and changes your tax situation will as well.
To help you stay in control of your tax affairs, ATO have identified a range of topics that may help you run your business, and links to where you can get more information and support from the ATO.
www.ato.gov.au/businesses/content.asp?doc=/content/00221703.htm
Business Victoria
Ph: 13 12 15
- Access information about key business issues and get your questions answered
- Access information about specific industry sectors and rural and regional businesses
- Identify the government licenses and regulations that apply to your business
Licenses, Regulations and Taxation
www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/LANDING//SEC05.html
Acts and regulations determine how a business can operate, the licenses required to start and operate a business and the financial obligations of business in terms of taxes and local council rates. - Step through interactive guides customised to your business situation
Business Victoria: Starting and Growing Your Business - Step by Step Guide
www.business.vic.gov.au/stepbystep/ - Register for a free Business Victoria account to save important information and get access to additional tools and services
- Find relevant financial support, advice and training
Grants and Assistance
www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/LANDING/1001/SEC06.html
Search for grants available from the Victorian Government
Business Licence Information Service (BLIS)
services.business.vic.gov.au/licences/prod/start
Find the licences and registrations your business needs and build a personalised information pack.
Export Connections
Information for businesses that are currently exporting or are thinking about exporting.
Grants Link
Search for grants and funding opportunities from the Federal Government.
Sustainability Victoria
Businesses and organisations have a major role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water conservation and waste management.
Implementing sustainable practices in your business now will equip you for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Sustainability Victoria can help your business with this.
Last updated: 26 September 2011
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