These links take you one step further to ticking all your business boxes necessary to succeed!
Information And Resource
Local Councils
Federal Members Of Parliament
Business Links
Chambers Of Commerce
Information And Resource:
Winning Business Online
Winning Business Online is a partnership between Business Enterprise Centres Australia (BECA), Kochie’s Business Builders, and University of Western Sydney (UWS). Winning Business Online is an Australian Government funded initiative under the Small Business Online program to assist small business owners grow their business and get online.
Click Here for more information on Winning Business Online.
Check out our WBO Events on offer.
You must have an ABN to attend the WBO workshops.
Business Plan Template
For more information and guides to creating a business plan check out business.gov.au or click here to download a business plan now.
Business Licenses
The Business License Information Service (BLIS) is a free service run by the Office of Fair Trading. It simplifies the process of finding out what licenses are needed. Visit BLIS online to find out what licenses you need for your business.
Small Business Financial Support
NAB is a great resource for obtaining small business loans.
For information on obtaining a Grant have a look at GrantLink an Australian Government site.
GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants for your community projects from the many Commonwealth grants that are available. GrantsLINK also helps you find the best source of funding and assists you to complete application forms.
Employing Staff
Find out more about superannuation policy, taking out Workers Compensation cover and other relevant information, laws, and regulations through NSW Industrial Relations site.
Contact Work Cover on 131050
Looking for staff? Check out Australian Jobsearch. Operated by the Australian Government this free service is to connect both job seekers and employers.
Australian Bureau of Statistics
The ABS provides statistics on a wide range of economic and social matters, providing solutions for making informed decisions.
Australian Bureau of Statistics
1300 135 070
Intellectual Property
Develop an intellectual property register covering logos, trademarks, patents, and designs, etc. at http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/. For a copyright information directory see http://www.copyright.org.au/
Australian Copyright Council
(02) 9318 1788
IP Australia (Intellectual Property)
1300 651 010
Independent Contractors
Independent Contractors: the essential handbook (PDF, 2.02MB)
The book is for independent contractors and their hirers. It is a reference guide for everything you need to know about independent contracting including tax, super, insurance, workers compensation, negotiating contracts and much more.
The online Contractor decision tool
This tool is for independent contractors, employees, employers and hirers. It will help you understand whether a person is likely to be an independent contractor or an employee at common law. It takes just a few minutes to complete the tool and you will receive a report at the end.
Networking/ Media plan
Contact web site suppliers, plan your companies’ internet strategy, and build up your business, etc. http://www.thenet.com.au/
Registering a Business Name
Check the National “Business Names Register” on ASIC website to confirm your business name is available.
To register your business name go to the Office of Fair Trading
Apply for your Australian Business Number (ABN)
Register as a group employer through the ATO.
Australian Taxation Office
132 866
Legal Issues
Check on what licences/registrations may be required through the Business Licence Information Service. Tel 133220 or web: http://www.blis.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/
For retail shop lease information visit http://www.retail.nsw.gov.au/
For low cost corporate, IT, legal and personal documentation visit docDownload
Import/ Export
Check with customs for imports or Austrade for export help
Austrade National Export Hotline
13 28 78
Australian Customs Service
1300 363 263
Customs manages the security and integrity of Australia’s borders. It works closely with other government and international agencies, in particular the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs and the Department of Defence, to detect and deter unlawful movement of goods and people across the border.
Local Councils:
Ashfield Municipal Council
www.ashfield.nsw.gov.au
Tel. (02) 9716 1800 Fax (02) 9716 1911
Email: ashcncl@ashfield.nsw.gov.au.
Bankstown City Council
www.bankstowncity.nsw.gov.au
Tel: (02) 9707 9999 or (02) 9707 9400
Email: council@bankstown.nsw.gov.au
Burwood Council
http://www.burwood.nsw.gov.au/default.asp?cachedefeat=oio49sfjsdfo9
Tel: (02) 9911 9911 Fax: (02) 9911 9900
council@burwood.nsw.gov.au
Canterbury City Council
http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/html/7-home-page.asp
Tel: (02) 9789 9300 Fax: (02) 9789 1542
Email: council@canterbury.nsw.gov.au
City of Canada Bay Council
www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au
Drummoyne Customer Service Centre
Tel: (02) 9911 6555 Fax: (02) 9911 6550
Concord Customer Service Centre
Tel: (02) 9911 6555 Fax: (02) 9911 6550
Email: council@canadabay.nsw.gov.au
Leichardt Council
www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au
Tel: (02) 9367 9222 Fax: (02) 9367 9111
Email leichhardt@lmc.nsw.gov.au
Marrickville Council
www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au
Tel: (02) 9335 2222 Fax: (02) 9335 2029
Email: council@marrickville.nsw.gov.au
Randwick Council
www.randwick.nsw.gov.au
Tel: (02) 9399 0999 Fax: (02) 9319 1510
Email: general.manager@randwick.nsw.gov.au
Waverley Council
www.waverley.nsw.gov.au
Tel: (02) 9369 8000 Fax: (02) 9387 1820
Email: waver@waverley.nsw.gov.au
Woollahra Municipal Council
www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Tel:(02) 9391 7000 Fax: (02) 9391 7044
Email: records@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Federal and State Members:
State Member for Bankstown:
Tony Stewart
Parliamentary Secretary
Australian Labor Party member
Phone (02) 9708 3838
Fax (02) 9708 3960
tony.stewart@parliament.nsw.gov.au
State Member for Bligh:
Clover Moore
Independent member
Phone (02) 9360 3053
Fax (02) 9331 6963
bligh@parliament.nsw.gov.au
State Member for Canterbury:
Linda Burney
Parliamentary Secretary
Australian Labor Party member
Phone (02) 9718 1234
Fax (02) 9787 1999
linda.burney@parliament.nsw.gov.au
State Member for Coogee:
Paul Pearce MP
Australian Labor Party member
Phone: (02) 9389 6669
Fax: (02) 9387 8845
Email: coogee@parliament.nsw.gov.au
State Member for Drummoyne:
Angela D’Amore
Australian Labor Party member
Phone (02) 9713 2999
Fax (02) 9713 2911
drummoyne@parliament.nsw.gov.au
State Member for Heffron:
Kristina Keneally
Australian Labor Party member
Phone (02) 9314 2339
Fax (02) 9349 5601
heffron@parliament.nsw.gov.au
State Member for Maroubra:
Michael Daley
Australian Labor Party member
Phone (02) 9349 6440
Fax (02) 9349 4594
maroubra@parliament.nsw.gov.au
State Member for Marrickville:
Carmel Tebbutt
Minister for Education and Training
Australian Labor Party member
Ministerial Office:
Phone (02) 9228 5360
Fax (02) 9228 5366
minister@det.nsw.edu.au
Electorate Office:
Phone (02) 9558 9000
Fax (02) 9558 3653
marrickville@parliament.nsw.gov.au
State Member for Balmain:
Verity Firth
Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation
Minister for Women
and Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development
Australian Labor Party member
Email: balmain@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 9660 7586
Fax: (02) 9660 6112
State Member for Strathfield:
Virginia Judge
Australian Labor Party member
Phone (02) 9747 1711
Fax (02) 9747 6054
virginia.judge@parliament.nsw.gov.au
State Member for Vaucluse:
Peter Debnam MP
Member for Vaucluse, Leader of NSW Opposition
Phone: (02) 9369 3017
Fax: (02) 9389 8050
Email: Peter.Debnam@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Federal Members
Federal Member for Wentworth:
Malcolm Turnbull MP
Phone: (02) 9388 0294
Fax: (02) 9388 9177
Web: Email: Malcolm.Turnbull.MP@aph.gov.au
Electorate Office Contact
Bondi Junction Office:
Location:
Level 1
5a Bronte Road
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Postal Address:
PO Box 1840
Bondi Junction NSW 1355
Tel: (02) 9369 5221
Fax: (02) 9369 5225
Your Local Chamber of Commerce:
State Chamber of Commerce
Ph:13 26 96
www.thechamber.com.au
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian-Israel Chamber of Commerce
Bondi and District Chamber of Commerce
Burwood Chamber of Commerce
City Partnership
President – Stephen Taylor
Ph: 0400 615 288
Fax: 02 9233 8893
Email: sm_taylor@bigpond.com
16/7 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000
Coogee Chamber of Commerce
Concord Chamber of Commerce
Darling Harbour Business Association Inc
CEO – Stephan Grieve
Ph:02 9410 2172
Fax: 02 9967 5460
Email: sgrieve@tmims.com.au
6 Selwyn St, Artarmon NSW 2064
Darlinghurst Business Partnership
President – Lawrence Gibbons
Ph: 0425 218 960
Email: lawrence@alternativemediagroup.com
PO Box 78, Pyrmont NSW 2009
Double Bay Chamber of Commerce
Glebe Chamber of Commerce
President – Sofi Lidgren
Ph: 02 9552 1546
Email: admin@glebechamber.com.au
www.glebechamber.com.au
PO Box 400, Glebe NSW 2037
Haymarket Chamber of Commerce
President – Brad Chan
Ph: 9213 9105
Email: info@haymarketchamber.org.au
www.haymarketchamber.org.au
PO Box 20702, World Square NSW 2002
Kensington Chamber of Commerce
Kingsford Chamber of Commerce
Maroubra Chamber of Commerce
Matraville Chamber of Commerce
Newtown Precinct Business Association
President – Janet Clayton
Ph: 02 9516 3144
Email: business@newtownprecinct.com.au
www.business@newtownprecinct.com.au
PO Box 239, Newtown 2042
Paddington Chamber of Commerce
Pyrmont Ultimo Chamber of Commerce
President – Lawrence Gibbons
Email: president@pucc.com.au
www.pucc.com.au
PO Box 78, Pyrmont NSW 2009
Redfern Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
President – Mary Lynne Pidcock
Ph: 02 8284 7756
Email: president@rwchambers.com.au
PO Box 3299, Redfern NSW 2016
Revesby Chamber of Commerce
Rose Bay Chamber of Commerce
Spanish Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber of Commerce
Surry Hills Business Alliance
Chairperson – Brian Adams
Ph: 02 9318 2727
Email: briad@ans.com.au
PO Box A133, Sydney South NSW 1235
Sydney Chamber of Commerce
Ph: 1300 137 153
www.thechamber.com.au
Level 12, 83 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association
President and Public Relations – Christopher Brooks
Ph:0405 784 071
Email: president@sglba.com.au
www.sglba.com.au
PO Box 394, Darlinghurst NSW 1300
The Rocks Chamber of Commerce
President – Michael Lacey
Ph: 02 9252 7499
Fax: 02 9252 0701
Email: chamber@therocks.com.au
www.therocks.com/chamber
PO Box N165, Grosvenor Place NSW 1220
The Spot Business Association
Three Saints Square Association
President – Sue Ritchie
Ph: 0407 227 768
Email: bereny@bigpond.net.au
c/ The Beauchamp Hotel
265 – 267 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2021
Business Links:
Arts Law Centre for Australia
(02) 9356 2566 www.artslaw.com.au
AusIndustry
13 28 46 www.ausindustry.gov.au
Australian Business Limited
132 696 http://www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au/
Australian Business Limited is a business support organisation that provides information, expert advice and business services that enable organisations to manage their people and growth more efficiently. Their International Trade experts can assist you with export documentation and on the ground assistance and operational management in overseas markets. They also provide expert advice and market information for exporters at all stages of growth. In addition, our advice line service helps businesses with industrial and employee relations issues.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
1300 302 502 www.accc.gov.au
Australian Consumers’ Association (ACA)
www.choice.com.au
A non-profit, non-party political organisation, representing and acting in consumers interests. They lobby and campaign on behalf of consumers to promote their rights, to influence government policy, and to ensure consumer issues have a high profile in the public arena. Publishes Choice magazine.
Australian Government Publishing Service
(02) 9299 6737 www.publishing.act.gov.au
Australian Institute of Management
131 648 www.aim.com.au
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
1300 300 630 www.asic.gov.au
Business Entry Point
132 846 www.business.gov.au
Business Council of Australia
(03) 9610 4222 www.bca.com.au
Centrelink (Financial Information Service)
136 357 www.centrelink.gov.au
Export Finance Insurance Corporation (EFIC)
1800 033420 www.efic.gov.au
Franchise Council of Australia
1300 669 030 www.fca.com.au
Industry Link
1800 111 485 http://www.industrylink.com.au/
Institute of Patent and Trademark Attorneys
(03) 9857 0311 www.ipta.com.au
NSW Department of Education and Training
132 811 www.det.nsw.edu.au
NSW Department of Fair Trading
133 220 www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
NSW Department of Industrial Relations
131 628 www.dir.nsw.gov.au
NSW Dept. of State and Regional Development
1300 134 359 www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au
Office of State Revenue
(02) 9689 6200 www.osr.nsw.gov.au
Office of the Mediation Adviser
1800 150 667 www.mediationadviser.com.au
Parliament of Australia
(02) 6277 7111 www.aph.gov.au
Resource NSW (Waste Prevention)
1800 225 587 www.resource.nsw.gov.au
Small Business Site (Federal Government)
The One Stop Shop for Australian Small Business
TAFE Plus
1300 131 499
