Australian Companies and Securities Commission
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) regulates Australian companies, financial markets, financial services organisations and professionals who deal and advise in investments, superannuation, insurance, deposit taking and credit and enforces company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors.  You can find out whether a business or company name is available for use with the free National Names Index Search.

business.gov.au
business.gov.au offers you simple and convenient access to all the government information, transactions and services you need. It's a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running your business.

FreePatentsOnline.com
FreePatentsOnline.com provides free access to US and European patent data, with other countries to be added in due course.

IP Australia
IP Australia is the federal government agency responsible for granting rights in patents, trade marks and designs.

Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand
The objectives of the Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand (SEAANZ) are to advance the development and understanding of small enterprise.

Business and Industry Development
The business entry point for the ACT.

Small Business Website
Information about starting or buying and managing a small business in New South Wales.  Business Advisory Service Centres are located across the State to provide free business advisory services to people starting and operating a business. You can access your local Business Advisory Service on 1300 650 058.

Business in the Northern Territory
Provides information for business in the Northern Territory.

Smart Small Business
Information to help you start and grow a business in Queensland.

Doing Business in South Australia
Information about doing business in South Australia.

Business Point
Business Point is a free confidential referral and information service for Tasmanian business.

Business Victoria
Business Victoria is a comprehensive online resource designed to help you start, run and grow your business.

Small Business Mentoring Service
The Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS) is a non-profit organisation that provides counselling, mentoring and coaching to business operators throughout the State of Victoria.  Victorian small businesses can access the experience of volunteer SBMS counsellors, mentors and coaches in a wide range of industries and disciplines.

Small Business Matters
The Law Institute of Victoria provides information about buying and selling a small business, partnerships, privacy and E-Commerce.

Small Business Development Corporation
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) provides independent guidance and information to existing and/or intending small business owners and through innovative programs to assist small business.