Welcome to the BEC Online

The Business Centre has performed exceptionally well over the past twelve months and been rewarded for the effort.
In 2007 the BEC was awarded the Trophy for Best Regional BEC across Australia. This was followed up with the winning of an Australian Government contract to deliver Business Advisory Services to the Local Government areas of Maitland Cessnock, Singleton, Dungog, Muswellbrook and the Upper Hunter.
 
The contract requires the Hunter Region BEC to provide services to existing businesses and those people who are intending starting a business. These services include Mentoring for New Businesses, Business Planning support, Loans and Banking Products information, Legal and Accounting services, Leasing Guidance, Government Regulations and compliance issues, Staff Training programs, such as Customer Service and Recruitment; working with Women in business and referring people to other BEC's across the State and Country.
 
In the area of Legal and Accounting the BEC has set up a group of Professional Advisors to support business people who require the support of an Accountant or Lawyer. You can contact the Hunter Region BEC on 1300 304 794 to find out more about this service.
 
In the area of Marketing support the Hunter Region BEC has developed a simple marketing plan template and has set up a working relationship with a company called the Results Corporation. You can view their information at www.marketinghelponline.com.au/BEC008
 
The services provided by Hunter Region BEC are partially funded by the Australian Government

Rod Doherty
Manager

 


Major Sponsor
coal & allied community trust
Support Sponsors
cessnock city council maitland city council telstra
dungog shire councilsingleton city councilhydro aluminium
maitland mercury cessnock advertiser