Links
Business Support Resources – Great Southern, WA
1. Albany Business Centre
Description: Offers support for small businesses in the Great Southern region, including business advice, workshops, networking, and access to office space. They are also a provider of Business Local services funded by the WA Government.
http://www.albanybusinesscentre.com.au
2. Great Southern Development Commissions (WA)
Description: Each region in WA has its own development commission providing local business support, funding advice, and economic development programs.
https://gsdc.wa.gov.au/
4. AusIndustry – Business Grants Hub
Description: Provides access to government funding programs, business growth advice, innovation support, and export assistance.
https://www.business.gov.au/
5. Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry WA
Description: Offers advocacy, training, networking, and support through local chambers across regional WA.
http://regionalchamberswa.com.au
6. WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)
Description: Offers regional economic development initiatives, grant programs, and rural industry support.
http://www.dpird.wa.gov.au
7.Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC)
Description: Provides free advice, tools, and workshops to help small businesses start, grow, and thrive. Includes support for rural and regional businesses.https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/
8. Regional Australia Institute (RAI)
Description: Offers research, policy insights, and support to help businesses thrive in rural and regional areas.
http://www.regionalaustralia.org.au
9. Agribusiness Innovation Fund – AgriFutures Australia
Description: Supports innovation in agriculture and agribusiness, especially for regional entrepreneurs.
http://www.agrifutures.com.au
10. Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO)
Description: Offers dispute resolution, advocacy, and resources for small and family businesses, including those in rural communities.
http://www.asbfeo.gov.au
Additional Practical Tools & Links
11. ABR – Apply for an ABN
Service: Register for an Australian Business Number (ABN).
https://www.abr.gov.au/business-super-funds-charities/applying-abn
12. ASIC – Register a Business Name
Service: Register a new business name in Australia.
https://www.asic.gov.au/for-business-and-companies/business-names/register-a-business-name/how-to-register-a-business-name-with-asic/
13. ASIC – Renew a Business Name
Service: Renew your business name registration.
https://www.asic.gov.au/for-business-and-companies/business-names/renew-a-business-name-registration/
14. Fair Work PACT – Pay and Conditions Tool
Service: Calculate award pay rates, leave, and entitlements.
https://calculate.fairwork.gov.au/findyouraward
15. ATO – Business Tax Calculator
Service: Estimate your business tax obligations.
https://www.taxcalc.com.au/
