“It was refreshing to have someone from outside our business to give advice. We also received information to help in making contacts in certain market areas. It reinforced the fact that we need to do certain things to keep the business on track and advance it in the future. Thanks.”
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
