Setting up your own business is exciting but understanding what permits your business may need can be overwhelming!

There are a range of government and business grants and opportunities to assist your business reach the next level.

A real benefit to businesses in Geelong is the networks formed within industries.

When you are starting a business, you will need to think about the type of structure that best suits your business needs.

We are officially a small business friendly council.

Located with access to Geelong Port, Avalon Airport, freight routes and access to western land routes, Geelong offers a central location in the state of Victoria.

There are many ways to finance your business and establish your start ups costs.

Learn about local resources to help you grow and scale your business.

Whether you begin by considering what you are going to sell products and services or by finding a new space location, you need to consider all aspects of establishing a new business.

Shop, food, professional office, land, co-working, factory, mobile or home based businesses all have one thing in common - location.

Learn about local resources to help you manage your existing business better.

Marketing, communications, public relations and media are the most important aspects of establishing a new business.

Making sure you have the right staff is crucial in any business.

There are a range of compliance steps to move through when starting a new business.

Geelong has a range of research and development organisations that can assist with product development.

It is essential to think about your products and/or services and what you bring to the market.

Starting a business isn’t one big decision, it’s hundreds of decisions, some small and some big. 

Training and development opportunities are a great way to upskill and enable you to manage and grow your business and support your staff.

Employers applying to the Department of Home Affairs to sponsor an overseas professional under the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) or the previous Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 197) are required to apply for a assessment by a Regional Certifying Body.