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Please refer to each programs guidelines for up to date information.

The latest edition of the Grants Directory has been released by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development.

The directory includes grants on offer from State and Australian Government, as well as the private sector. Details of each grant include guidelines on who can apply for assistance, how much funding is available and how to apply for funding.

Useful links to websites of organisations providing assistance are also provided to allow Directory users to conveniently access additional information and any forms required to make their applications.

The 2008 Grants Directory is now available on the Department’s website at grantsdirectory.dlgrd.wa.gov.au/

Overview
The business.gov.au website is an online government resource for the Australian business community. By using business.gov.au businesses are able to comply with government requirements more simply and conveniently.

business.gov.au provides a wide range of services and information about start-up, taxation, licensing and legislation, as well as significant transactions such as ABN Lookup, taxation compliance and licence applications. The website is continuously being refined and progressively offers more online transactions in response to business needs.

Checklists
The business.gov.au New to business checklist and Growing your business checklist will guide you through the various stages of your business, whether you’re just starting or ready to grow.

New to business checklist
Are you new to business? The Australian Government’s New to business checklist contains a series of questions to guide you through the various stages of your business including before you start, when you start, when you buy and when you run your business.

Growing your business checklist
Whether you’re increasing staff, diversifying products or services, exporting goods, franchising your business or simply moving to bigger premises - the Australian Government’s Growing your business checklist covers many of the issues needed to help you grow your business.

Both checklists can be found by visiting www.business.gov.au/checklist

Business Consultation
Are your or your members interested in having your say about changes to government regulations? Register your interest to be consulted at consultation.business.gov.au

GovForms
GovForms is a single entry point for businesses to quickly and conveniently find, manage and complete the forms online with all levels of government - everything from registering for an ABN, applying for licences, to simply paying your rates. Visit govforms.business.gov.au/ to get started today.

business.gov.au content syndication
Add valuable business information to your website for free, compliments of the business.gov.au content syndication service. Websites are able to republish information for the benefits of their members and staff. Further basic information about the service is available at syndication.business.gov.au including the range of business info included within the service. Our technical officer can assist you or your webmaster implement the "set and forget" service into your website.

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