Business Resources

The Small Business Institute

The Emergency Resource Portal is your one stop destination for managing all types of emergencies that could affect your business on any day at any time.

Western Melbourne Tourism

Western Melbourne Tourism Inc (WMT) is an urban regional tourism board incorporated for the purposes of developing a stronger more competitive tourism sector in Melbourne’s west.

LeadWest

LeadWest is a regional organisation for Melbourne's west focused on advocacy for the region as a nonpartisan and not-for-profit, membership-based organisation.

Make sure you’re getting the most from the various streams of government support and funding by checking in at:

Business Victoria’s grants and programs page

Business grants and programs finder   

Australian Taxation Office

The ATO effectively manage and shape the tax and superannuation systems that support and fund services for Australians. 

Business Victoria

Find grants and programs to support your business.

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Australian Chamber is Australia’s largest and most representative business network.

Small Business Mentoring Service

Experienced business mentors providing business advice to help you achieve your business goals with a wide diversity of background, skills and industry experience.

Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the largest and most influential business organisation in Victoria assisting thousands of businesses achieve growth through advocacy and consulting services.

Australian Bureau of Statistics

The ABS is Australia’s national statistical agency and an official source of independent, reliable information.

Business Victoria

Starting a home-based business guide. 

Small Business Peak provides free and instant access to essential information with step-by-step guides to save time and make it easier for you to apply the latest workplace changes.

Live in Melbourne provides links to research, support and advice for starting a business in Victoria. 

Business Victoria

Business Victoria is a comprehensive online resource designed to help you start, run and grow your business.

Consumer Affairs

Helping create a competitive and fair marketplace for businesses and consumers.

Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation 

The Liquor Portal is designed to help manage existing liquor licences, lodge a new application or transfer an existing licence.

Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission

The VGCCC is the independent regulator of Victoria's gambling industry.

Victorian Small Business Commission

VSBC offers low-cost dispute resolution services, including mediation, and champion the rights of small businesses.

Business Renewables Buying Group 

The Business Renewables Buying Group is designed to support like-minded, high energy users seeking to switch to 100% renewable electricity.

Sustainability Victoria

Supporting Victorians to transition to a circular, climate-resilient economy.

Austrade

From trade and investment processes to protocols and regulation - Austrade helps Australian businesses, big or small, navigate complex overseas markets and make it easier for them to go global.

Department of Home Affairs

Home Affairs brings together Australia's federal law enforcement, national and transport security, criminal justice, emergency management, multicultural affairs, settlement services and immigration and border-related functions, to keep Australia safe.

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Working with other government agencies, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ensures that Australia's pursuit of its global, regional and bilateral interests is coordinated effectively.

Global Victoria 

Global Victoria provides high level market intelligence, insights and guidance to be competitive in international markets.

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Support for people to have safe, secure and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future.

FairWork Ombudsman

Giving you information and advice on your workplace and staff's rights and obligations.

Anyone who has run a small business knows that there are also a range of stressors or challenges too. That’s why it’s important to be proactive about looking after your mental health. Taking care of yourself can help you to face the inevitable stressors and keep well while running your business.

Beyond Blue has put together some strategies to help you look after your mental health as a small business owner.

The Victorian Mentally Healthy Workplaces Framework has been created to reflect best practice and guide Victorian workplaces to be mentally healthy. 

Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing offers mental health and business wellbeing support for sole traders, small businesses and employees.

Other resources include: 

• Partners in Wellbeing Helpline 
• WorkSafe WorkWell Toolkit for Small Business
• Ahead for Business
• Small Business Debt Helpline