Links related to this section

In this section, we have compiled a list of links to websites that can supply you with further information relevant to the area of Business.

Associations List - Comprehensive listing of business groups and associations in Australia.

Ausindustry - Ausindustry is the State Government's key agency for delivery of information, programs and services which support industry, research and innovation.

Australian Bureau of Statistics - Australian Government official statistical organisation. Site contains wide range of statistical data and current key economic and social indicators.

Australian Business Limited - A member based business improvement organisation providing information and advice on business related issues including employment law, business investment, policy development and trade.

Australian Retailers Association - Membership based organisation representing the interests of retailers throughout Australia - incorporates ARA - Victoria.

Australian Securities and Investment Commission - is a Commonwealth government body that regulates the financial services of Australia's 1.2 million companies.

Australian Stock Exchange - operates Australia’s primary national stock exchange for equities, derivatives and fixed interest securities and facilitates capital raisings for unlisted companies. It also provides comprehensive market data and information to a range of users.

Australian Tax Office - Information from the Australian Tax office on the new tax system for individuals, business and tax agents. Includes ATO Assist.

Business Access - Victorian Government site providing links to hundreds of websites of interest to small business.

Business Awards - Lists various awards available to Australian businesses and business people.

Business Channel - State Government information service for Victorian businesses. Provides a wide range of information on Victorian Government agencies and services.

Business Entry Point - Australian Government business information service. Provides business advice, assistance and information.

Business Information Service (State Library) - provides a comprehensive research service with special strengths in business information.

Business Know How - An American site with a lot of good advice and information to assist small business and home based business.

Business Network International - Australian and International member-based site for developing contacts and business referrals.

Business to Business - Site to foster business to business networking and information exchange - especially in the area of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Commonwealth Grants - Listing of available Commonwealth Government grant programs witrh advice and assistance in lodging grant submissions.

Consumer & Business Affairs - Victorian government department providing information on rights and responsibilities for consumers, traders, renters and landlords - includes business name registration requirements.

Department of Employment Workplace Relations and Small Business - Australian Government department providing information and advice on employment programs and services, workplace relations and small business policy and programs.

Department of Infrastructure - State Government Department providing information about planning, heritage, local government, transport, ports, building and strategic projects.

Department of State and Regional Development - (or http://www.business.vic.gov.au/) - State Government Department offering advice and assistance to large and small business with a special emphasis on high tech manufacturing and knowledge based business.

Dun & Bradstreet Australia - D&B is the leading provider of business information for credit, marketing, purchasing, and receivables management decisions worldwide. More than 100,000 companies rely on D&B to provide the insight they need to help build profitable, quality business relationships with their customers, suppliers and business partners.

Electronic Yellow Pages - provides the ability for you to search the Yellow Pages Online.

Export and Import Trade Statistics - provides a marketing information service based on details of internationally traded goods, sourced from Customs declarations. Up to date information is available on thousands of individual products, covering imports and exports for a wide range of countries.

Home Based Business Manual - Comprehensive information on establishing and operating a home based business - includes links to other relevant sites.

Internet Domain Names Australia - Official site to search and register domain names in Australia.

Kompass - provides a business to buisiness search engine. Some services are free while others you are required to pay a subscription.

Melbourne Development Board - A Commonwealth funded Area Consultative Committee (ACC) dedicated to improving the economic base of the region and creating new employment opportunities. Region covers Bayside, Melbourne, Monash, Port Phillip, Kingston, Stonnington, Glen Eira.

Micro Business Network - Member based organisation offering advice and assistance to micro businesses and home based businesses.

Multimedia Victoria - Victorian Government site providing information about e-commerce and technology, including Governments Connecting Victoria Policy.

Shop Bayside - Privately operated site listing retail businesses in Bayside and surrounding areas.

Small Business Counselling Service - The Small Business Counselling Service (via Department of State and Regional Development) provides small business with access to experienced business mentors / counsellors / advisers in a wide range of businesses at minimal cost

Standards Australia - provides links to information on Australian Standards.

Sustainable Energy Authority - Victorian Government agency (formerly Energy Victoria) providing advice and assistance on sustainable energyoptions for home and business - includes Energy Smart Awards program.

Tourism Victoria - State Government Department providing information about tourism in Victoria. Includes access to market information and statistics. Especially see: Industry Toolkit - Plans & Strategies - Regional Plans - Bays and Peninsulas

Trademarks - Australian government site providing information about registration of trademarks..

Vic Export - Victorian Government site to assist small business in areas of trade readiness, trade promotion and trade financing.

Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Industry Association providing advice, assistance and information to Victorian employers. Includes information on numerous business training programs.

Victorian Government - Official Victorian Government website containing a large amount of information in relation to Victorian and business in Victoria.

Victorian Government Purchasing Board - Contains information about winning government business and tender opportunities.