Useful Links For Small Business
Agriculture portal
This site is an entry point for all things agricultural.
AusIndustry
The Commonwealth Government agency for products, services and information, to support industry, research and innovation.
AusTender
The Australian Government Tender System provides up-to-date information on public business opportunities advertised by various federal government departments
Australian JobSearch
Recruiting? Post jobs online for free through this national job vacancy database.
Business.gov.au
New to business check list.
Business Licence Information Service
Operating in all states and territories, you can find out about business name, registrations, tax registrations, licence and other industry requirements.
www.blis.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Department of Education, Science and Training
Go to the ‘training and skills' section of the website for all the latest government policy information on apprenticeships, traineeships and vocational education and training.
Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources
Initiatives dedicated to promoting internationally competitive and sustainable business in Australia.
Department of State & Regional Development
Work with business to strengthen the State's global competitiveness, promote investment and job creation and build business capability.
Department of Transport and Regional Services
Aimed at promoting economic, social and regional development by enhancing Australia 's infrastructure.
GrantsLINK
For direct links to federal government grant programs and provides invaluable information on writing applications.
Intellectual Property Australia
All the information you'll need to secure your intellectual property including patents and trademarks.
Local Government - Local Councils
Hunter Region BEC has relationships with the following Councils and local government areas.
- www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au
- www.dungog.nsw.gov.au
- www.maitland.nsw.gov.au
- www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
- www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au
- www.singleton.nsw.gov.au
- www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
Information to assist small business operators in understanding how to manage health and safety effectively and comply with OHS regulations.
www.nohsc.gov.au/smallbusiness
NSW Small Business
Dedicated to business advice, tools and information for NSW small business owners.
Office of the Employment Advocate
This site has lots of valuable information and tools about Australian Workplace Agreements.
Office of Workplace Services
The body established to protect the workplace rights and obligations of employers and employees under the Workplace Relations Act 1996.
Regional Development Australia
Regional Development Australia (RDA) is an Australian Government initiative that aims to bring together all levels of government to enhance the growth and development of regional Australia.
WorkCover NSW
WorkCover promotes workplace health and safety, and provides a workers compensation system for the employers and workers of NSW.
Workplace Authority
All the information and contacts you need to understand the Federal Government's new workplace relations system.