Business Grants Australia

First Start Loans up to $650,000

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:13:43 +0000

If you are entering into primary production for the first time, purchasing a neighbouring property or becoming a full time primary producer ‘First Start Loans‘ may be able to provide loans up to the amount of $650,000 to assist in establishing your business into a feasible and viable operation. Loans may be available for upgrading your existing primary production farming business, purchasing your first primary production business, entering into share farming lease agreements while building to purchase your own business or becoming a partner in the family primary production business.
Loans can be used for various activities such as expanding the current operations of the farm to achieve viability, or purchasing your first farm for productivity with up to 20 year loan terms and funding up to $650,000 with low interest rates fixed for 1,3 or 5 year periods.

NSW small business – R&D Vouchers

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:06:37 +0000

Vouchers up to $15,000 for access to research equipment and expertise are available for eligible small to medium NSW business
owners with less than 200 employees to become more competitive and innovative by establishing connections between industry and research organisations.

The R&D vouchers are designed to assist businesses in developing and improving their products, services and practices by providing access to cutting edge research.

Small to medium businesses that have been operating for a minimum of one year are encouraged to apply for the $15,000 grant including agricultural, ICT, manufacturing and regional businesses just to name a few.

Byron Bay Group Receives $15,000 for Landcare

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:17:51 +0000

The ‘Byron Creek Catchment Landcare Group’ has received $15,000 in funding from Land Care to repair Creek side vegetation for water quality improvement to Byron Creek catchment area.

‘Rain Forest Landcare’ in Banagalow NSW also received $19,988 to repair critically endangered subtropical rainforest vegetation.

‘EnviTE Environment’ receives $21,000 to restore lowland sub tropical rainforest that links Nightcap and Goonengerry National Parks

Writers, Directors, Producers, and Developers. $4,000 -$9,000

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:00:19 +0000

A training opportunity and resource for NSW writers, directors, producers, and developers. The person being trained must be a NSW resident however the Production Company, Producer or Key Creative may be located in another state or overseas.

Franchise Funding

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:46:36 +0000

If you are looking into a new or existing business franchise opportunity: In many instances you can obtain unsecured business loans for up to 70% of the purchase price, depending on the quality of the franchise system. Generally the term of the unsecured business loan is limited to the length of the lease (if applicable) which can be up to fifteen years. Depending on the strength of the application, the right financial institution and the right business franchise system, interest only business loans are also available.
Funding Low Entry Franchise Systems, Refurbishment or Fit-Out Finance Plant and Equipment Finance, Commercial Property Finance, Working Capital for Franchises, Bank Indemnity/Guarantees for Leases, Removal of Personal Home: from Your Franchise Finance, Accredited Franchise Systems for Franchise Finance. Private lending sectors:

Home Based Business

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:40:32 +0000

Running or operating a business from home? Home based business requires an extensive range of things to consider including council approval, taxation, employment and licences. Running your home based business advice includes:

getting started
What kind of business should I be starting?
Thinking of starting a business
Registration & licences required for a home-based business
Home based business and taxation
Home based businesses and insurance
Export plan
Planning and advice
Operation of a small business may include a diverse range of issues such as management skills, expertise, finance and skills along with the long term vision on how to grow and succeed your business. A wide range of Government support and advice is available in each state and territory.

Women in Business Mentoring – 2012 programs available now.

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:20:10 +0000

A series of interactive workshops in NSW that cover an array of topics including marketing, finance, business planning plus more. Open to anyone who is ready to launch or expand a business. A service that offers the skills and experiences of business mentors to assist you in planning your way to being aware of and overcoming some the common difficulties you may encounter. Mentoring is designed to save you a lot of wasted time and money.The Program is designed for NSW women to start, run and grow their business by supporting and encouraging entrepreneurs to build a successful business. For more information on mentoring programs in Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland and Northern Territory please contact our office.

Export Practices – Practical Skills for Tasmanian Exporters

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:42:26 +0000

Applications close 29th February 2012: Two day hands on practical workshop designed to help you further develop your practical exporting skills. The ‘Export practices workshop’ provides the latest information that you can apply directly to your business to help make the export process easier. It examines in detail the principles of documentation, international law, and banking / finance for exporting skills.

Experience and Training Grants $4950.00 includes GST

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:55:39 +0000

Experience and training grants permits eligible Australian employers to apply for funding for the cost of approved training for a mature age worker. Funding available $4,950 (GST inclusive).

Regional Relocation Grant $7,000

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:06:00 +0000

A one off payment of $7,000 to assist with Regional Relocation: to provide applicant with a once off payment in relocating from a city home to a regional home. This will also include applicants purchasing vacant land up to the value of $450.000 (conditions apply) the local government areas of Sydney considered as metropolitan areas are: The Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Gosford, Wyong, Wollondilly, Wollongong and Newcastle.