Online Business Resources
The Economic Development Unit enjoys positive working relationships with numerous state and federal government organisations that may be able to provide assistance to your specific business needs.
Should you require further information please contact our Economic Development Coordinator (03) 9742 0916.
Business Victoria
Business Victoria is a comprehensive online resource designed to help you start, run and grow your business.
Businesses can sign up for a free Business Victoria account to access customised information about their business and save important forms and information
Website: Business Victoria Website
Grow Me the Money
Most of us want to be more sustainable, but it can be hard to know where to start, especially when you're busy trying to run a business. Grow Me The Money is a 12 month online program designed to help small-to-medium sized businesses become more sustainable and save money
Website: Grow Me The Money Website
Small Business Mentoring Service
The SBMS offers a range of programs for businesses that want to improve and grow. The Mentoring programs are flexible and are suitable for both established businesses and start-ups.
Website: SBMS Mentoring Service Website
Back To Work
The Victorian Government has placed a high priority on supporting Victorian workers and employers affected by the current global financial downturn. The Back to Work support service assists workers and employers who are faced with retrenchment to make an informed decision about their future.
To register with the Back to Work support service, please call 1800 842 463
Website: Back to Work Web Page
Skills for Growth
Skills for Growth: the Workforce Development Program is a Victorian Government initiative dedicated to working with small and medium-sized businesses to explore training and education opportunities that will benefit the business and develop the skills of their staff
Website: Skills for Growth Web Page
AusIndustry
AusIndustry is the Australian Government’s agency for delivering products and services and information that support industry research and innovation. The site provides information on a number of grants available to businesses.
Website: AusIndustry Website
Austrade
Austrade assists Australian businesses contribute to national prosperity by succeeding in trade and investment, internationally, and promoting and supporting productive foreign investment into Australia.
Website: Austrade Website
Australian Taxation Office
The ATO offers comprehensive information for businesses in respect to obligations and taxation compliance. E-Record, a free electronic record keeping software program is available for down loading on the ATO website.
Website: ATO Website for Business
Consumer Affairs
Consumer Affairs Victoria provides information on the rights and rresponsibilities of consumers, traders, renters and landlords. Information regarding Business Registration can be accessed on the Consumer Affairs website.
Website: Consumer Affairs Website
Website: Register or Renew a Business Name
Intellectual Property Australia
Intellectual Property Australia provides information about patents, trademarks, design, copyright, confidentiality and trade secrets.
Website: IP Australia Website
Small Business Commissioner Victoria
Small Business Commissioner Victoria is dedicated to promoting a competitive and fair operating environment for small business. This includes the mediation of tenancy disputes and the investigation of complaints by small business regarding unfair market practices.
Website: VSBC Website
Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is the lead government agency providing national leadership in education and workplace training, transition to work and conditions and values in the workplace.
Website: DEEWR Website