Useful Links That Are Really Useful!

Australian and New Zealand business owners will find the following resources very handy. Within these sites there is a wealth of information and guidance for the small business entrepreneur, and best of all, it’s Free!

General Business Information

	Business Entry Point www.business.gov.au	Information is provided on opening and running a business, employment guidelines, business assistance, legal issues, education and training, and licensing and registration.
	Micro Business Network www.mbn.com.au	Offers advice and support for micro businesses.
	My Business Success www.mybusiness.com.au	Provides business information for small/medium enterprises
	Sensis www.sensis.com.au	Information, advertising and business directory provider as well as business index reports and case studies.
	Women in small business information site (WISBIS) www.wisbis.com.au	This is a gateway to information on business tools, chat groups, courses, grants.

Government Business Assistance

	Australian Securities And Investment Commission (ASIC) www.asic.gov.au	A great site to do research on companies and business names
	National Office For The Information Economy www.noie.gov.au	A government agency that provides information and addresses issues of a technical, regulatory and social nature to the information economy.
	Consumer One-Stop Shop For Information www.consumeronline.gov.au	The Federal government’s one-stop shop for consumer protection
	Ministerial Council On Consumer Affairs www.consumer.gov.au	Information on State and Federal fair trading laws, consumer protection laws, trade measurement and credit laws.
	Centrelink www.centrelink.gov.au	Provides information on entitlements and benefits, as well as information useful to employers.
	Austrade Export Hotline www.austrade.gov.au	Provides help for exporters and generation of investment, with information on international trade projects, export advice and government assistance.
	Australian Industrial Relations Commission www.airc.gov.au	Provides information booklets on termination of employment, lists of awards, procedures and legislation.
	National OH&S Commission www.nohsc.gov.au	Outlines national OH&S strategy, national standards and codes of practice, and features the OH&S guide for employers.
	Australian Law Online www.law.gov.au	Provides links to Commonwealth, State and Territory governments legal information and services.
	Commonwealth Government Entry Point www.fed.gov.au	Provides links to all government departments
	Australian Bureau Of Statistics www.ABS.gov.au	Provides Census data, links to the major statistics on a range of subjects, and a guide to available products.
	Australia Taxation Office www.ato.gov.au	Information on the tax system for individuals, business and tax practitioners. A search facility enables users to locate information on subjects of interest.
	Reserve Bank Of Australia www.rba.gov.au	This site contains statistical information relating to exchange rates, commodity price index, inflation, and media releases and research papers.
	Wagenet – Fact Sheets www.wagenet.gov.au	Pertinent information in relation to the employer and employee obligations and responsibilities.

Finance & Insurance

	Infochoice.com.au www.infochoice.com.au	Compares bank accounts, loans, interest rates, fees etc of the various banks and financial institutions and also provides tips and advice.
	Moneymanager.com.au www.moneymanager.com.au	Delivers accurate, unbiased information on all aspects of personal finance, including credit cards, home loans, car loans and personal loan options.
	International Exchange Rates www.oanda.com	Contains a currency converter.
	Australian Stock Exchange www.asx.com.au	The official site of the Australian Stock Exchange