Business tools and resources
Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Small Business Program (SBP)
AusIndustry is providing grants of up to $50,000 to improve the business enterprise culture of established small businesses manufacturing textiles, clothing or footwear in Australia, or designing for manufacture in Australia.
AusIndustry invites applications from established small businesses or consortiums, who have not received grants from other TCF programs, for projects to be undertaken in 2012/13. Up to $2.5 million funding is available, to eligible small businesses.
Applications close 5pm, 24 February 2012. Apply or find out more information.
Expression of Interest: Victorian Manufacturing Council
The Victorian Government is seeking expression of interest from manufactures and related organisation's to be part of the council.
The Council will provide advice to the Minister for Manufacturing, exports and trade on issues effecting the manufacturing industry.
Find out more information.
AusIndustry Programs
AusIndustry will soon be launching our Clean Technology Investment Program (CTIP) and Clean Technology Food & Foundries Investment Program (CTFFIP). Both these programs are part of Clean Energy Future www.cleanenergyfuture.gov.au - a Whole of Government initiative to help Australian businesses adapt and prosper in a low carbon economy. To register your interest please contact the AusIndustry Hotline on 13 28 46 or email hotline@ausindustry.gov.au.
Helpful links
Business Victoria is a comprehensive online resource designed to help you start, run and grow your business.
My Business Resource Centre (myBRC) is a free online resource for Australian small businesses offering advice and tools for all stages of business, from concept to closing.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) offers businesses free and practical tax support online, over the phone and face-to-face.
Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) offers information, programs and support to businesses.
Department of Business and Innovation (DBI) helps grow Victoria’s diverse and vibrant economy by supporting pro-business policies and programs and the development of innovative industries.
Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) provides national leadership in education and workplace training, transition to work and conditions and values in the workplace.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, businesses and the community
Australian Government business website offers you simple and convenient access to all the government information, forms and services you need.
Business West Magazine specially tailored to provide a one-stop shop for news, support, advice, advertising and commercial opportunities for business in the west.