Austrade Online - Australian Trade Commission 

Austrade is a statutory agency within the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio, established by the Australian Trade Commission Act 1985. Austrade’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter O’Byrne reports directly to the Minister for Trade, the Hon. Warren Truss MP.

Australian Business

Links to information for businesses including legislation, policy and training.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) 

Basic information about business organizations.  Search by company name, business, association, ACN or ARBN.  Results of searches display information such as company classification, locality of office and a list of documents lodged.

Business Council of Australia

A forum for Australian business leadership to contribute directly to public policy debates, the Business Council aims to help make Australia the best place in the world to live, to learn, to work and to do business.

Business Entry Point (BEP)

Is an initiative of the Australian Federal Government. The site provides information on running a business, the ability to register with the Australian Taxation Office and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission as well as access to detailed information related to specific business topics.

Business Plan

The Business Plan is a written document that details the current status, projected needs and expected results of the new venture. Significantly, it is a key document for investors, banks and venture capitalists.

E-Business

A comprehensive guide to e-business, which has the support of the Australian Government.

Science Portal

This Australian Government website provides a starting point to access science and industry links, directories and databases, and information on funding, assistance programs, services and policies for business, investment and research.

Search for a Company

Click here to search for a company registered in Australia

Small Business

A great guide to starting and operating a small or home based business.

Starting a Business 

Before you start out on your business journey there are many things you need to consider. Ask yourself: Should I go into business? Just having an idea isn't enough. You need commitment, organisational skills, and mostly a passion for keeping it going and making it work, through the difficult times as well as the great times.

Here you can look at your personal skills, motivation, challenges; issues you need to research further and find out where the gaps are in your knowledge of how to operate a successful small business.