Business Victoria is a comprehensive online resource designed to help you start, run and grow your business. The site includes advice, information, program support and useful contacts for business of all types and sizes, across all industries and all parts of Victoria.

http://www.business.vic.gov.au...

http://www.business.vic.gov.au/

business.gov.au offers you simple and convenient access to all the government information, forms and services you need. It's a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and growing your business.

http://www.business.gov.au...

http://www.business.gov.au/

Your fair training responsibilities, and information about licensing, registration and conduct for a range of businesses.

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au...

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/businesses

Want to get your business or community organisation online, but don't know where to start? Need some help with your transition to e-commerce? Or do you just want practical advice about the internet and what it means for your organisation? digitalbusiness.gov.au provides information that may assist you. What stage are you at?

http://www.digitalbusiness.gov.au...

http://www.digitalbusiness.gov.au/

Franchising allows one business to operate under the name of another business' established brand and sell a prescribed product or service.

http://www.business.gov.au...

http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/franchising/pages/default.aspx

The Australian Government established the Fresh Ideas for Work and Family Grants Program (the Program) to support Australian small businesses to implement practices that help employees balance their work and family obligations as well as improve employee retention and productivity. Please note that no further rounds of this Program will be run.

http://www.deewr.gov.au...

http://www.deewr.gov.au/WorkplaceRelations/FreshIdeas/Pages/default.aspx

This guide has been prepared for Australian small business owners to assist them in gaining a broad understanding of legal issues they may encounter.

http://www.innovation.gov.au...

http://www.innovation.gov.au/SmallBusiness/LegalHelp/Pages/default.aspx

The Small Business Commissioner is a dedicated resource for the promotion of a competitive and fair operating environment for small business in Victoria.

http://www.sbc.vic.gov.au...

http://www.sbc.vic.gov.au/

Information on registration and conduct requirements for a range of occupations.

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au...

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/businesses/registered-businesses

Provides information about your tax and legal obligations, dealing with employees and their entitlements, and which authorities need to be notified when selling or closing a business.

http://www.business.vic.gov.au...

http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/STANDARD//PC_50137.html