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Set up and operate a small business

Operating a business

Information about starting, and developing your business including exporting, employing and managing staff.

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Select Your Industry

Building & Construction

Builders, Architects, Surveyors, Plumbers, Construction Workers

A tool belt and a hard hat resting on a half finished brick wall
Defence

Land, Maritime, Military Aerospace, Systems 

War ships sailing into harbour
Design

Product and Industrial, Graphic, Visual Communications & Textile

Two designers leaning over a computer screen to discuss a graphic design campaign
Food & Beverage

Dairy, Horticulture, Hospitality, Meat, Processed Food, Wine 

A close up of a golden ear of wheat against a blue sky
Information & Communication Technology

Technology, Innovation, Broadband, telecommunications, ICT Skills Building

two employees assessing a data board
Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive,  Commercial Aerospace, Manufacturing Hall of Fame

A large hydraulic arm in a manufacturing plant
Professional & Financial Services

Accountants, Carbon Service, Funds Management, Islamic Finance, Lawyers, Venture Capital, Banking & Insurance

Three financial professionals against the backdrop of a large window with a cityscape in the background
Retail

Starting and operating a retail business

Smiling sales assistant leaning against a rack of dresses
Science, Technology & Innovation

Biotechnology, Clean Technologies, Small Technologies, Information & Communication Technology 

Close up of a scientist looking down a microscope
Transport & Logistics

Infrastructure & Logistics, Commercial Passenger Vehicles, Forestry Contractors, Truck Owner Driver, Driving Instructors, Taxis 

Worker transferring export crates on the dock
Designers working together

Future Designers Program

Grants of up to $15,000 to support greater collaboration between future designers, prospective employers and Victorian educational institutions.


 
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Fire warnings

For current fire warnings and incidents across the state visit the CFA website or follow @CFA_Updates on Twitter.CFA logo

Regular Fire Commissioner Updates are available on YouTube. 

Victorian bushfire assistance
Emergency assistance is available for residents of homes affected by the 2013 summer Victorian bushfires.


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Small Business Statement

Find out what support the Victorian Government has for small business.

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