New South Wales Business Assistance

Call Business Direct on 132 772 or Country Business Direct on 1300 134 979

State and Regional Development (SRD)

SRD provides a range of services and advice to small-to-medium enterprise through its Small Business Development Group (SBDG), and the joint Commonwealth/State funded venture AusIndustry. The AusIndustry program is delivered by Client Managers across the SRD network, and primarily provides subsidised, external expertise for companies to improve their international competitiveness.

Details of SRD offices in NSW can be obtained by calling the following number.

State and Regional Development

Level 35 Governor Macquarie Tower
1 Farrer Place
Sydney 2000
Telephone (02) 9228 3111

225 George Street
Sydney 2000
Telephone (02) 9338 6600

Business Enterprise Centres (BECs)

BECs offer free practical business advice and support for new and existing businesses. This includes referral to specialist advisers, introductions to government departments and local established enterprises and advisers, business workshops, business information and assistance with problem solving. To locate your closest BEC contact the number below.

Business Enterprise Centres (NSW) Ltd

1a Newlands Street
Bondi Junction 2022
Telephone (02) 9413 3230

State Chamber of Commerce

The State Chamber of Commerce (NSW) provides business support through business advisory services, industrial relations support and training seminars covering a wide range of topics. The Chamber is the Sydney base for The World Trade Centre and provides a range of trade information and support services to importers and exporters. The Chamber hosts over 90 events each year providing networking opportunities at all levels, and also runs the Sydney 2000 Olympic Commerce Centre designed to supply information to all types of business.

State Chamber of Commerce (NSW)

Level 12, 83 Clarence Street
Sydney 2000
Telephone (02) 9350 8100

Australian Business Limited (ABL)

In addition to being one of the most influential lobbying groups in Australia, Australian Business offers a wide range of specialist services on both a member and fee-for-service basis. Services include workplace relations, business advisory and management, electronic commerce, business research, occupational health and safety, training and education, business networking and international trade facilitation.

Australian Business Limited

140 Arthur Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
Telephone 132 696
Facsimile (02) 9923 1166
Admin (02) 9458 7500

Entrepreneur Business Centre

The Entrepreneur Business Centre (EBC) is Australia's leading provider of industry based information and resources for the small business sector. Since 1993, they have been researching and publishing industry specific Business Start-Up, Management, Benchmarking and Internet Guides covering over 230 different industries. Each vinyl bound manual contains over 200 pages of Australian research and includes a variety of software packages to assist you in business & financial planning. For more information about EBC's extensive range of products & services visit their web site at www.ebc.com.au

Entrepreneur Business Centre

GPO Box 4072
Sydney NSW 2001
Telephone 1300 300 586
Fax 1300 300 983
Web www.ebc.com.au

Other Organisations

Accountants can help you with your financial management. You should call either the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants Ph (02) 9375 6200 or the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ph (02) 9290 1344 for a referral.
AusIndustry provides access to government programs to support businesses that are doing research and development, exporting or developing import replacements, or supplying firms involved in international trade. For more information you should call the AusIndustry Hotline on Ph 132 846.
Business From Home (BFH) provides services and assistance to businesses that are based at home. To find out more about the services they offer call the BFH on Ph (02) 9689 1977.
Industry Associations provide advice and assistance relevant to their industry. Examples of their groups include the Retail Traders Associations, Master Builders Association, Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers (Inc) amongst others. You should contact the Industry Association that best covers your business type.
Legal advice can be obtained through a solicitor by contacting the Law Society on Ph (02) 9926 0333 for a referral.
TAFE NSW offers a variety of courses suitable for small business operators. For more information call the TAFE information service on Ph 131 601.

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