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AusIndustry is the Australian Government’s principal business program delivery division in the Department of Innovation, Industry Science and Research.
The AusIndustry website contains a wealth of information on programs that are designed to assist small to large businesses become more skilled and knowledgeable in their business. Other assistance is also available.

In the wake of the first anniversary of the devastating floods that hit Victorian regions last year, this is a reminder that assistance is still available for businesses effected directly or indirectly by flood waters.
EurekaBEC has been funded to assist businesses in Bacchus Marsh, Creswick, St Arnaud, Skipton and Stawell Regions. It is important to note that flood waters effected many areas in those regions and any businesses in the regions just mentioned are eligible for assistance.

For all the latest information pertaining to your type of business, you can subscribe to receive regular, email updates from the Australian Taxation Office.

BEC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation whose primary role is to support and grow the national network of Business Enterprise Centres and provide representation on behalf of its members to key stakeholders.

A nationwide network of Business Enterprise Centres that are recognised as the first and best point of contact for small business operators seeking quality business information, advice and guidance.

Launched in November 2000, CEO Online has been developed in association with The CEO Institute and the International Institute of Directors and Managers to provide business leaders and managers with an efficient and cost effective way of staying abreast of current information, solutions and bottom line business benefits.

Discover proven management solutions. Join thousands of business leaders and managers in Australian and worldwide who get fresh tips every day designed to enhance their management of leadership skills, build competitive advantages and improve the performance of their business.

Commerce Ballarat is a creation of the merger of two of Ballarat's key business organisations – The Ballarat Chamber of Commerce and the Ballarat Retail Board.

These two professional bodies laid the foundations for a thriving business community.

Building on these strengths, Commerce Ballarat has emerged as the single, leading independent business group, creating a united voice for both business and retail operators and meeting the needs of an expanding provincial city.

Working in partnership with its members Commerce Ballarat is well positioned to take your business into the 21st century.

Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) protects and promotes the interests of consumers. To do this we:

- review and advise Government on consumer legislation and industry codes

- advise and educate consumers, tenants, traders and landlords on their rights, responsibilities and changes to the law

- register and license businesses and occupations

- conciliate disputes between consumers and traders, tenants and landlords

- enforce and ensure compliance with consumer laws.

For free training and income support while you start your own small business. This offer is available to those who are currently receiving Centrelink income support or a pension. For more information contact freecall on 1800 101 808

Small businesses need a competitive and fair business environment to grow. That's why in 2003 the Victorian Government established the Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner (VSBC). The Small Business Commissioner is Mark Brennan. The VSBC is dedicated to promoting a competitive and fair operating environment for small business, and has four simple, key messages:

Be informed: in particular, know your rights and obligations, and you will avoid disputes

Be fair: ensure your ongoing business relationships

Be smart: settle disputes quickly, and get on with business

Be aware: of the requirements of government policies and practices

The Victorian State Government provide programs to assist workers who have been retrenched due to business downturns or closures and to upgrade workers skills to enable them to gain employment elsewhere.

Victoria Online is the fastest way to find local, state and federal government information and services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Victoria Online is a 'portal' - a specialised website that helps you find the information and services that exist on other government websites and can then take you directly to those websites. It is both an easy-to-use directory and a powerful search engine. You will find local, state or federal government information and services through Victoria Online (as well as organisations that were previously government-owned), all organised in a way that does not require that you have knowledge of government or the way government is structured.

For up to date information on your requirements as an employer regarding workplace safety.

The Workplace Authority offers employees and employers free advice and information on pay and conditions and workplace agreements under the federal workplace relations system.