www.business.vic.gov.auis a comprehensive online resource designed for small businesses to help start, run and grow your business. The information available is extensive; the following are the most common requests:Starting or buying a business
Choose and register your business name
Type of business
Buy an existing business or start a franchise
www.business.vic.gov.au/startStarting a business – step by step guideAre you ready to start, how to register a business, tax basics, commercialising a good idea, planning/building permits, franchising and solving disputes.http://www.business.vic.gov.au/operating-a-business/how-to-startFinding the right licencesUse the Registration and Licence Finder to find all the licences you will need.www.business.vic.gov.au/licencesManaging and growing your businessIn this section you'll find a series of small business video interviews, articles and case studies.www.business.vic.gov.au/tipsBusiness and Marketing PlanFind and download a range of free Business and Marketing tools including business plans, marketing strategies, financial guides and success stories. Over 80 information sheets and booklets on a variety of small business management subjects are available.www.business.vic.gov.au/planFinancial ManagementLinks to financial planning tools and calculators such as book keeping and cash flow basics, debtor and credit management, profit analysis and calculating your break-even point.www.business.vic.gov.au/financesBusiness Loan FinderCompare loan options and connect to the lenders.www.business.vic.gov.au/loanfinderEmploying and managing peopleTools to help with recruiting, staff planning, long service leave, record keeping, fair dismissal and more.www.business.vic.gov.au/employFind an AdvisorFind expert advice for you business. Search the Find an Advisor database to find an accountant, book-keeper, lawyer, marketing consultant and /or mentor for your business.www.business.vic.gov.au/findanadviserSolving disputesInformation about solving a dispute, complaint or problem.www.business.vic.gov.au/disputesPlanning a business websiteA template to make sure you develop a business website that attracts customers and is user-friendly.www.business.vic.gov.au/planFAQsFrequently asked questions on a range of business topics with a facility to ask your own questions.www.business.vic.gov.au/faqsBusiness Plans and checklistsA library of tools from various sources to assist with business planning and marketing planning.www.business.vic.gov.au/toolsandtemplates
