Business services and information


Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Australia (AFFA)
Industry development support agribusiness through initiatives such as the "New industries Development Program (NIDP) and Agribiz. Tel: 1300 884 588 www.affa.gov.au/agribiz.
(02) 6272 3933

www.affa.gov.au
Area Consultative Committees (ACCs)
For access to information on Government policies and programs of assistance to your business and community. ACCs can help generate jobs, business success, and economic growth for your region. Greater Brisbane ACC 3275 3155 www.gbacc.com
1800 026 222

www.acc.gov.au
Ausindustry Business Hotline
Ausindustry offers a wide range of industry incentices, innovation and venture capital programs, and information services for business.
13 28 46

www.ausindustry.gov.au
Austrade Advisory Services
Austrade can help businesses determine if they are ready to export, and provid initial and provide initial advice and information on how to proceed. Also ring for info on export grants.
13 28 78

www.austrade.gov.au
Australian Bureau of Statistics
A source of statistical information relative to business. Useful in marketing research and determinations.
1300 135 070

www.abs.gov.au
Australian Competition and Consumer commission
Find out your rights and responsibilities under the Trade Practices Act.
1300 302 502

www.accc.gov.au
Australian Customs Service
Advice on importing and exporting your products.
1300 363 263
www.customs.gov.au
Australian Industry Group
A peak industry and employer association supporting the manfacturing, construction, engineering ans service industries.
(07) 3244 1777

www.airgroup.asn.au
Australian Securities and Investment Commission
Policy and procedures regarding company administration, enforcement and other regulatory issues.
(07) 3867 4900
www.asic.gov.au
Australia post (Business post)
assistance with direct mail advertising, warehousing, delivery of letters, express post, satchels and parcels
13 13 18

www.auspost.com.au
BOOST Inc (Business Owner Operators Support team)
BOOST is a small business mentoring scheme which provides members with regular networking opportunities, guidance and referrals to assist their profitability
(07) 38614332
Being Your Own Boss
Select doing business in Brisbane on the website to utilise a diagnostic tool and other aids including a free business listing.
www.ourbrisbane.com
Brisindustry
Firms in 15 industry clusters meet regularly to exchange ideas collectively overcome issues and develop strategies for growth.
(07) 3403 4116

www.brisindustry.com
Business Development Centres
providing premisis and support for new and emerging businesses across various industry sectors. for details contact The greater Brisbane ACC
(07) 3275 3155
Business Entry point
Online information and transaction service for new and existing businesses. Includes info on more than 850 Government and industry programs for new and small business.
132 846

www.business.gov.au
Business resource centre
Prvides help in researching your business plan.
1300 363 711
www.sd.qld.gov.au
Commerce Queensland
The peak employer and business association in Queensland with over140 years experience, supporting businesses with advice, advocacy, information and networks.
(07) 3842 2244
www.commerceqld.com.au
Dept of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA)
Business models and toolkits for understanding the growing economic benefits for effectively managing culturally diverse employees and customer bases.
www.diversityaustralia.
gov.au
GrantsLINK
A comprehensive whole-of Government-website offering you direct links to information on Commonwealth government grant programs and guidlines as well as advice on finding the best source of funding, and, the writing of application forms.
1800 026 222
www.grantslink.gov.au
GOBiS
Commonwealth and State Government support for business.
1300 363 711
www.sd.qld.gov.au/gobis
IP Australia
Information and assistance in filing, searching & maintaining Patents, Trade marks and designs.
1300 651 010
www.ipaustralia.gov.au
Logan Office of Economic development
Assist and suppor new and existing businesses in the Logan region.
(07) 3208 0199

www.loganeconomic.com.au
Micro Business Network
Support, encouragement and networking for micro and home based businesses
(03) 9873 4224
www.mbn.com.au
Office of Economic Development for the City of Brisbane
Attract and facilitate sustainable business and investment to the city of Brisbane. Providing the creation of wealth and employment within a liveable environment.
(07) 3403 4058
www.oed.com.au
Office of fair trading (Queensland)
Information and advice on registering your business name, occupational licences, Incorparated associations and co-operatives.
1300 658 030
www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au
Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA)
Administers State and federal schemes supporting primary producers and small business. These include low interest loans or training such as FarmBis ( ( 1800 623 946, www.qraa.qld.gov.au/farmbis )
1800 623 946
www.qraa.qld.gov.au
Redlands Business Grow
devoted to improving and and helping businesses. it is a confidential visitation service to assist businesses to access services, agencies, and information available within the Redland Shire.
0438 775 388
www.businessgrow.org
Redlands Economic development
TheEconomic development group can assist you with information on the shire, its businesses and organisations. It can advise on ways to make your business grow. We are also keen to hear from you if you'e got a new business idea or a way o create jobs.
(07) 3829 8532
www.redland.qld.gov.au
Regional Partnerships
Private and community sector project funding to suppport regional growth and development. contact Greater brisbane ACC
(070 3275 3155
www.regional
partnerships.gov.au
Retail Shop leases
Advice on retail shop leases
1800 363 711
www.sd.qld.gov.au
SmartLicence
One stop shop for all business licencing and information requirements.
1300 363 711
www.sd.qld.gov.au/
smartlicence
State development business Hotline
Info on state Development's comprehensive range of services for small business.
13 26 50
www.sd.qld.gov.au