Business

Local Business Associations

There are many small businesses serving the regions around Brisbane. Chambers of Commerce and other business associations provide a means for them to gather information and deal with local councils

• Beaudesert Chamber Of Commerce
• Bribie Island Chamber of Commerce
• Moreton Bay Central Commerce
• North Lakes Chamber of Commerce
• Lockyer Better Business
• Pine Rivers Chamber of Commerce 
• See Brisbane & Queensland Queensland Business Links and Chambers of Commerce

Business Information and Assistance

Useful web sites with information for day to day running of your business.

• Australian White Pages
   
• Australian Yellow Pages
   
• Australia Post - postcodes, charges, post offices, etc
   
• Australian Business Register for searching Australian Business Numbers (ABN)
   
• ABC - Business News
   
• ABC - Money, Markets & the Economy  
   
• Australia Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC)
   
• Australian Securities Commission (ASIC) - includes company details search.
   
• Australian Stock Exchange
   
• Australian Tax Office
   
• Samford Valley Business Network - A collection of business and business owners from the Samford Valley and surrounding regions.
   
• Small Business Information from the Department of State Development includes facts on business licensing, starting a business and government assistance.
   
• WageNet - Queensland
   
• Whereis - Street Directory
   
• Universal Currency Converter (TM)
   
• Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance

Government web sites

• Australian WorkPlace will help you find information on employment, workplace relations, government assistance, jobs, careers, training and wages.
• Industry Development: Information & Communication Technology
• Moreton Bay Regional Council
• Queensland Government Marketplace
• Queensland Government Home Page
• Federal Business Entry Point
• Austrade

Banks and Building Societies

• ANZ Australia
• Bank of Queensland
• Commonwealth Bank
• National Australia Bank
• Queensland Teachers Credit Union
• St George
• Suncorp Metway Bank
• Westpac
• Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) - Australia's central bank. The RBA's main responsibility is monetary policy. Policy decisions are made by the Reserve Bank Board, with the objective of achieving low and stable inflation over the medium term. Other major roles are maintaining financial system stability and promoting the safety and efficiency of the payments system. The information provided by the Reserve Bank includes statistics - for example, on interest rates, exchange rates and money and credit growth - and a range of publications on its operations and research.
• Fido's Financial Tips and Safety website and newsletter from ASIC with financial tips & safety checks for investors and consumers of financial products.
• Understanding Money Government website with information and advice about managing money.
• Banking and Financial Services Ombudsman A dispute resolution service dealing with disputes that individuals and small business have with their financial service providers. See the website for bank and non-bank members.

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