Starting a business

Starting a new business can be both an exciting and confusing time. To help get you started, follow the links below to start planning, understand the licenses and permits you need and grow your skills for business success.

Business Victoria is a comprehensive online resource designed to help you start, run and grow your business. Find practical tools, templates, advice and calculators to set yourself up for business success.

Australian Business Licence and Information Service helps you find the government licences, permits, approvals, registrations, codes of practice, standards, and guidelines you need to start, run and grow your business.

City of Melton Business Permit Enquiry Service – this free service will help you to understand the required Council permits for your business.

Business Victoria Courses and Webinars – discover short courses, online events and resources from industry experts to help you learn new skills to run and grow your business. 

Australian Securities and Investments Commission– register or renew your business name, register a company and learn more about sole trader vs company at the ASIC Website. ASIC is Australia's integrated corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator.  

Venture Melton Business Network – Council’s business network offers free and low cost workshops, webinars, online tutorials and networking events. Subsidised mentoring is also available to help you work through your business challenges. Join the network for free at vmbusinessnetwork.com/join.

More information

For further information, please contact our Economic Development Team at venturemelton@melton.vic.gov.au or on 03 9747 7157.