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News

30/09/2009 Franchisor reviews practices after ACCC action
30/09/2009 Small Business Support Line
28/09/2009 Directors found liable for 'phoenix' activity
25/08/2009 ACCC begins proceedings against Franchisor
25/08/2009 The New Transfer of Business Provisions
25/08/2009 Compete for your small business rights
27/07/2009 Franchisor acting at the expense of the franchisee
27/07/2009 Brand Protection - More important every day
27/07/2009 ACCC: 'Spray Pave' to amend false advertising
30/06/2009 The New, New Unfair Dismissal Laws
30/06/2009 Small business and the Privacy Act
30/06/2009 If I die without a will, who gets my assets?

Links

Australian Securities and Investment Commission

www.asic.gov.au

Office of State Revenue

www.osr.qld.gov.au

Office of Fair Trading

www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au

Australian Taxation Office

www.ato.gov.au

Queensland Law Society

www.qls.com.au

IP Australia

www.ipaustralia.gov.au

Small Business Support Line

Wednesday, 30 September 2009

The Federal government has responded to the current global financial crisis in a variety of ways. Several of these measures are aimed at small business, including the establishment of a small business support line.

Small Business Support Line

The small business support line operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) except on Australian public holidays.

This telephone support line provides a point of contact or hub for small businesses to access relevant information and referral services. Areas of interest for small business clients include the following topics:

- Finance and cash flow management (including loan and banking products)
- Marketing and promotion, including research and statistics
- Business planning and diagnostic services
- Personal stress and hardship counselling
- Registration and licences
- E-Business and online assistance
- Government initiatives, grants and assistance
- Employing staff
- Home-based business

This support line is a valuable starting point. For specific advice on complex topics, such as importing and exporting, tenders and contracts, Intellectual Property rights and government regulations, it is indispensable to also seek professional legal advice that addresses your particular business situation.