Business Moves - Business Enterprise Centres (BECs)

Business Enterprise Centres (BECs)

Business Enterprise Centres (BECs) are a great resource for people

setting up their own enterprises.

They are often found in regional towns and offer courses and seminars to show you how to create and build your business.
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BECs Links:

Australia:

Owner	Title	Description
ACT Government	Indigenous Weblinks	Information and programs for Aboriginal people wishing to start a small business
Australian Government	Business Entry Point	Online information to all aspects of starting and running a business - links with States and Territories.
Channel Nine	Small Business Show	General information sheets on starting a business
Qld Dept of Innovation & Information Economy	ideas2market	This site shows you how to develop your ideas into real business products. Based in Queensland but worth it for everyone.
Qld Dept of Innovation & Information Economy	ideas2market	This site shows you how to develop your ideas into real business products. Based in Queensland but worth it for everyone.
The Enterpreneur Business Centre	Free advice and mentoring service	Business advice by fax, phone or email

Australian Capital Territory:

Owner	Title	Description
ACT Chamber of Commerce and Industry	ACT Chamber of Commerce and Industry	Includes young business network with lectures in Canberra
BioAccent	BioAccent	Canberra based company assisting biotech companies with business plans and grant applications
Business ACT	Canberra Business Advisory Service	Includes free handbook for developing small businesses from home

International:

Owner	Title	Description
Entreworld	Entreworld	Articles and advice by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs
Small Business Counselling Service	Small Business Counselling Service	Volunteers providing counselling, mentoring and coaching to new businesses in Victoria

New South Wales:

Owner	Title	Description
NSW Dept of State and Regional Development	Small Biz – under 25s page	Information for young people starting their own business
NSW Dept of State and Regional Development	Small Business Website	Information and advice for starting and growing a business. Includes advice for Aboriginal and migrant groups, women and young people
NSW Dept of State and Regional Development	Business Advisory and Enterprise Centres	Contact details for Business Enterprise Centres in Regional NSW
Work Ventures Ltd	Sydney Business Enterprise Centre	Resource sheets and training in small business
Young Entrepreneurs Organisation	Young Entrepreneurs Organisation	An Australian network of business professionals under 40 years old with seminars and lectures by business people

Queensland:

Owner	Title	Description
Qld Chamber of Commerce and Industry	Commerce Queensland	Contacts and links for business advice in Brisbane and regional Queensland

South Australia:

Owner	Title	Description
SA Government	The Business Centre – BECs in South Australia	Contact details for regional Business Enterprise Centres in South Australia
SA State and Local Government	Business Enterprise Centres, South Australia.	Contact details for Business Enterprise Centres in Regional South Australia

Tasmania:

Owner	Title	Description
Tas Dept of Economic Development	Business Innovation & Industry	Contacts for starting small businesses
Tas Dept of Economic Development	Help for Innovators	Helping Tasmania's innovators and entrepreneurs, especially those in small to medium-sized companies and start-ups, to commercialise their intellectual property.
Tas Government	Tasmania Online – Business Advice	Contacts and links to Business Enterprise Centres in Tasmania

Victoria:

Owner	Title	Description
Brazen	NETWORX	NETWORX is a fun way to meet other young professional people and hear from - and maybe be inspired by - speakers covering a broad range of business related topics.
Business Angels Pty Ltd	Business Angels Pty Ltd	A register which matches new businesses with private investors (often retired business people who offer support and finance)
Business Enterprise Centres Vic	Business Enterprise Centres Vic	Contact details for Business Enterprise Centres in Melbourne and Country Victoria

Western Australia:

Owner	Title	Description
Enterprise Business Centre	Enterprise Business Centre	Articles and mentor network for entrepreneurs. Based in Western Australia
WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry	Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Western Australia	Business advice
WA Dept of Local Government and Regional Development	Business Enterprise Centres (Regional)	Lists contact details for Business Enterprise Centres in regional Western Australia
WA Government	Small Business Development Corporation	Financial and legal advice for creating a business
WA Government	b.generation	Information and inspiration for young business builders. Includes profiles of young entrepreneurs in Western Australia
WA Government	Small Business Mentor Service	A free service offering personalised advice from a business mentor