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Starting a New Business

Last modified: September 14, 2009 - 3:47 PM

Are you thinking of starting a new business or expanding your existing business in the Bellingen Shire?

There are a range of agencies and organisations available to assist you with advice, support information and access to business development programs.  


Business Entry Point:
Offers you simple and convenient access to all the government information, transactions and services you need. It's a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running your business. 
 

Department of Industry & Investment:
The Department of State & Regional Development (DSRD) provides information, advice and assistance foster business growth, industry and innovation in NSW.
 

AusIndustry:
AusIndustry is the Australian Government's business program delivery division in the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources and it provides a range of incentives to support business innovation. AusIndustry delivers a range of more than 30 business products, including innovation grants, tax and duty concessions, small business services, and support for industry competitiveness worth nearly $2 billion each year to about 10,000 small and large businesses.  

Enterprise & Training Centre (ETC):
The Mid-North Coast Business Advisory Service, services the region covering Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie and Taree.
 Funded by the Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD), and supported by the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC), the Mid-North Coast Business Advisory Service provides assistance in the way of solutions for all your business enquiries.

BizGateway:
The Local BizGateway for NSW is a free service developed by Local Councils together with small business.  It is a one-stop entry point to a world of useful information for small business throughout NSW.This free information portal is part of a 12 month trial program, brought to you by a partnership of Local Councils and small business.