Listed below are some useful links on government help for business, business
planning and the Australian venture capital industry.
Government Programs
Business Entry
Point
This is the gateway site to a number of useful Commonwealth and State
Government business initiatives.
AusIndustry
Information about AusIndustry, the Industry Research and Development
Board, its members and the programs it administers, including Climate
Ready, Innovation
Investment Fund (IIF) and R&D Tax Concession.
Australian
Trade Commission (Austrade)
Austrade is a source of information and assistance for Australian
exporters and international visitors. It administers the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme.
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC)
EFIC provides finance and insurance services to Australian
exporters.
Business Partner
Axxos Pty Ltd is a highly experienced deliverer of learning, mentoring and service programs to technology and service based SMEs. Axxos can also assist companies in a variety of government funding applications. VCP has become an Axxos Alliance Partner, and together have worked closely to deliver complementary services, provide business referrals and generally promote the regional programs for the Victorian Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development. To find out more about the services Axxos provides, click on www.axxos.com.au.
Business Plans
Get some ideas for the contents of your business plan from the following
sites.
- AVCAL
- The Business Plan
Essential information to be addressed in a business plan according to the Australian Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL) - the local industry body. - Australian
Business Limited
Provides a wide variety of essential and useful tips for doing business better. - SME
Toolkit
An initiative of International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group. As well as a section on business planning this site contains information on various aspects of running an SME business. - Small Business Plan Guide
Contains a selection of resources to assist small businesses in preparing an effective business plan. - SBA
- Starting Your Business
The US Small Business Administration's 'The Business Plan - Road Map to Success' ~ A download and tutorial.
Australian Venture Capital Links
Australian Industry Associations and VC commentators.
AVCAL
The home page of the Australian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association.
Australian Venture
Capital Journal
A source of information on the Australian venture capital industry.