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/homepage

business.gov.au is a gateway to information, transactions and services to assist business people in their dealings with all levels of Australian government. Planning, starting and operating a business, registration, taxation, e-commerce, occupational health and safety, finance and legal issues, and managing staff are examples of what be found through business.gov.au.

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

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

This e-businessguide website provides information and resources about e-business for small businesses in Australia and for those who advise them.

http://www.e-businessguide.gov.au...

http://www.e-businessguide.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.nrdb.com.au...

http://www.nrdb.com.au/index.php?id_pag=78&lev=1&id_bep=3499&title=Franchising

The Australian Government has introduced the Fresh Ideas for Work and Family grants 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.

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

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

The Legal Issues Guide for Small Business provides an overview of legal issues relating to small business and links to other organisations for further information and legal assistance.

http://sblegal.innovation.gov.au...

http://sblegal.innovation.gov.au/Pages/home.aspx

Provides information on small farms ownership and responsibilities, research results, industries and marketing.

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

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/nrenfa.nsf/childdocs/-B3758D271BFF6C71CA256E760010DC14-9BE17DAA91FFED5ECA256E76001A86D7?open

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/

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

The Department helps small business to grow and prosper by providing advice and assistance programs.

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

http://www.innovation.gov.au/Section/SmallBusiness/Pages/OverviewforSmallBusiness.aspx