Where can I get advice?
People who intend to establish a new business are encouraged to contact Baw Baw Shire staff regarding assistance and to also consider other government organisations who are able to offer support. Particular advice can be accessed through the Victorian Government website www.business.vic.gov.au
What assistance can Council provide?
Council assistance for new businesses is generally restricted to facilitation activities but in some cases this may be extended to include other assistance.
Baw Baw Shire Business Connect
Council runs or promotes a number of business programmes and strategies aimed at assisting businesses to grow and develop. These programmes include networking sessions, training programmes, business awards, promotional programmes, trade missions and many other day to day activities. To get involved, Council has a confidential in-house directory detailing what each business does, including their contact details. This database allows Council to contact businesses regarding programmes and opportunities. Get your business registered with Council’s Economic Development Unit.
For details of upcoming workshops and seminars please visit the webpage.
For further information please contact Council’s Economic Development Unit:
Baw Baw Shire Council
PO Box 304
Warragul Vic 3820 Australia
Tel: +61 (03) 5624 2411
Email: economicdevelopment@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
Useful websites
AusIndustry
A specialist programme division within the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education, delivering many business programmess worth about $2 billion each year.
www.ausindustry.gov.au
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Australian Bureau of Statistics
Helping you to understand and use statistics to make informed decisions.
www.abs.gov.au
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Australian Tax Office
Managing and shaping tax, excise and superannuation systems that fund services for Australians.
www.ato.gov.au
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Business Enterprise Centre Victoria
Providing low cost, practical and competent assistance to support the development of new and existing small businesses.
www.becnvic.com
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Consumer Affairs Victoria
Helping Victorians be responsible and informed traders and consumers.
www.consumer.vic.gov.au
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Enterprise Connect - Manufacturing Centres
Offering comprehensive advice and support to eligible Australian small and medium-sized enterprises to help them transform and reach their full potential.
www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au
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Export Assistance Services
The State Government of Victoria's Export website for businesses that are exporting or thinking about exporting.
www.export.vic.gov.au
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GrantsLink
Find government grants and assistance for individuals, businesses and communities.
www.grantslink.gov.au
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IP Australia
Administering intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation relating to patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder's rights.
www.ipaustralia.gov.au
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Victorian Workcover Authority
Working with the community to deliver outstanding workplace safety, together with quality care and insurance protection to workers and employers.
www.workcover.vic.gov.au
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Promoting harmonious, productive and cooperative workplace relations and ensuring compliance with Commonwealth workplace laws.
www.fairwork.gov.au
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