Exporters' Useful Links
Canberra Business Council www.canberrabusinesscouncil.com.au
The Council works to promote economic sustainability and diversity in the Australian Capital Region. It facilitates contact between government, business and the broader community, with the aim of strengthening the region through the growth of the business sector.
BusinessACT - www.business.act.gov.au. A wide range of advice, assistance and programs for businesses in the ACT, including the Export Growth and Springboard Programs.
Austrade - www.austrade.gov.au. The Australian Government's trade promotion agency including the Export Market Development Grants Scheme. The website contains extensive free information about markets, sectors and exporting generally.
AusIndustry - www.ausindustry.gov.au. The program delivery division of the Australian Government Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources. AusIndustry delivers a range of 27 innovation grants, small business services, tax and duty concessions, industry support, and venture capital products to more than 10,000 businesses every year.
Australian Institute of Export - www.aiex.com.au. Assists Australian exporters and export service providers by providing export education and training.
Australian Customs Service - www.customs.gov.au
GrantsLINK - www.grantslink.gov.au
Small Business Website - www.smallbusiness.gov.au. General information on starting and operating a small or home-based business.
Business Entry Point - www.business.gov.au. An online government resource for the Australian business community. It provides business with a wide range of services and information about start-up, taxation, licensing and legislation, as well as significant transactions such as taxation compliance and license applications.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - www.dfat.gov.au. The DFAT website has information on trade and foreign policy, including free trade agreements and travel advisories.
Australian Business Limited - www.australianbusiness.com.au. ABL operates in all areas of business development and operation, including workplace legals/awards/ regulation, training, apprenticeships, employment, OH&S regulation, unique industry groups, govt. policy development and international trade and business solutions.