Starting your own business is a challenging and exciting venture. However to be successful it requires a lot of thorough research and planning.

There is an abundance of information available to people intending to start a new business venture, require training on certain aspects of their business, or simply require a refresher course in marketing, accounting or simply good governance.

How Nillumbik Shire Council can assist you

The Nillumbik Business Services Unit is the best point of contact.    We can recommend the relevant department within the Council to speak to on particular issues, point you to the right training institution to broaden your skills in any aspect of running a business or simply introduce to you one of the many Nillumbik professional business associations that operate within the Nillumbik Shire.

The Enterprise Nillumbik service is designed to support local business with a mix of services and programs and assist business operators to improve and grow their businesses into stronger and more profitable enterprises.

After speaking to the Council and determining that you are able to explore your new business venture you are probably still wondering where do I begin?

The Business Victoria website is a useful site to find out what the state and federal requirements are to buying a franchise, provide guidelines if you are handling, preparing or serving food or even things to look out for when signing a retail lease.

For further information contact Darko Popovski, 9433 3315, or email.