Where to find out more

Here is a list of resources, agencies and organisations available that may help your business succeed.

Business planning

The following sites offer useful tips, templates, links and other information.

Australian Venture Capital Association

New South Wales Department of State and Regional Development

Financial management

CPA Australia

Institute of Chartered Accountants

Risk management

The Legal Issues Guide for Small Business is a free internet-based guide published by the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources at www.sblegal.industry.gov.au

The NSW Government's Department of State and Regional Development publishes a 'Risk management guide for small business', available for download at www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au

e-business opportunities

An Australian guide to doing business online www.e-businessguide.gov.au

Australian Electronic Business Network (AUSeNET)

Managing people

The Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace

The Australian Council of Trade Unions

General

The Commonwealth Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources has a small business section, including a wide selection of links at www.industry.gov.au

Business Entry Point

www.business.gov.au/Business+Entry+Point

Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

Provides information about tax, employer obligations and other important information for small businesses, including a small business guide www.ato.gov.au

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

Offers extensive information and detailed reports on business types, outcomes, demographics and more that can greatly increase the quality of your business planning www.abs.gov.au

Australian Securities and Exchange Commission (ASIC)

www.asic.gov.au

Austrade

Austrade is the Australian government trade commission, providing information and assistance for exporters and companies wanting to do business in Australia: www.austrade.gov.au

Each state or territory government is responsible for promoting and supplying information and resources to small businesses:

• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales
• Northern Territory
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia