Western Australia Business Assistance

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

Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC)

The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) offers assistance to small business owners including services such as providing information, advice and management education. Business licence information is also available. Free and confidential advice and guidance is available on all aspects of business. Workshops and seminars cater for starters, buyers and experienced operators. First Base is a specialist section for people going into business for the first time.

Small Business Development Corporation

553 Hay Street (corner Pier Street)
Perth 6000
Telephone (08) 9220 0222
1800 199 125 (WA country callers)

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI)

The CCI provides a range of services to members including employee relations and occupational health and safety support, training and skills development, resource projects information and economic research. The organisation operates the largest labour relations team in Australia and an international trade centre. CCI also develops policy and lobbies government on behalf of its members.

Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Western Australia

180 Hay Street
East Perth 6004
Telephone (08) 9365 7555
Facsimile (08) 9365 7550

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.

Small Business Development Corporation

553 Hay Street
Perth 6000
Telephone (08) 9220 0222
1800 093 340 (WA country callers)

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
Facsimile 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 (08) 9481 5944 or the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ph (08) 9322 7999 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.
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 of Western Australia
PO Box Z5345
PERTH WA 6831
Tel: (08) 9322 7877
Fax: (08) 9322 7899
Email: info@lawsocietywa.asn.au

TAFE offers a variety of courses suitable for small business operators. For more information call the WA training information centre on Ph (08) 9325 9322.

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