ABN Lookup provides access to the publicly-available information provided by businesses when they register for an Australian Business Number (ABN).

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commision (ACCC) promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, businesses and the community. It also regulates national infrastructure services. Its primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws.

AusIndustry is the Australian Government's principal business program delivery division in the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. There are a number of programs for small businesses including some merit-based grants programs.

Running a small business or thinking of starting one up? At theMicrosoft Australia Small Business Centre you'll find lots of ideas and strategies on getting a business up and running, learning new ways to market your business using technology, creating opportunities, improving your customer service and squeezing more out of your Microsoft software.

Australian postcode search site that also offers browsing by State and Region functionality using data licensed from Australia Post.

Visit the Australian Securities and Investment Commission for information on scams, starting and running a business, company director responsibilities, SuperChoice and a search engine to find company names, ABNs or ACNs.

The Australian Tax Office has produced a new online checklist for people who are starting their own business or who are thinking of doing so. The 27-point online checklist covers most things new business owners need to know, including applying for an ABN, registering for a tax file number or GST, record keeping, withholding tax, paying wages and super for employees, managing cash flow and creating the best legal structure for a business.

business.gov.au offers simple and convenient access to government information, transactions and services. It's a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running a business including a number of how-to guides.

Centrelink's business section assists with information about business opportunities and assistance that it might be able to provide to grow businesses.

The Dynamic Small Business Network is a national membership-based network providing members with services, including business tools, mentoring, B2B marketplace and discounts for premium members.

Telstra has entered into a strategic alliance with Global Sources to facilitate the connection of global buyers and sellers with Australian suppliers and manufacturers in the global business-to-business arena.

Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) plays an important role in creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities to build assets and wealth. It does so as an integral partner within the Australian Government's overarching Indigenous Economic Development Strategy.

The Microbiz Network is an isolation-buster tool and a way of refreshing focus and motivation. It works by participation in an email discussion group. Benefits for participants are: an opportunity to refresh your thinking and focus; networking opportunities; an opportunity to "talk" with others with business experience; a way to bust the isolation.

National Industry Association for Disability Services (ACROD) works to ensure that Ministers, Governments and Departmental Officers, at both Commonwealth and State/Territory level, are fully aware of member's views on issues of importance to the disability field. It contains a report entitled "Business Development Opportunities - Linkages and Sources of Information" which outlines the range of assistance available to business from Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is an independent Office which has responsibilities under the Federal Privacy Act 1988. The Act provides protection for: personal information about you that is handled by Federal and ACT Government agencies; personal information about you held by all large private sector organisations, all private sector health service providers and some small businesses; credit worthiness information held by credit reporting agencies and credit providers; and personal tax file numbers used by individuals and organisations.

The Indus Entrepreneur (Tie) is a non-profit organisation founded in Silicon Valley by well-known entrepreneurs such as Sabir Bhatia, the founder of Hotmail, and Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems and Google. TiE's mission is to foster entrepreneurship, nurture entrepreneurs and provide a networking platform for its members.

Tourism industry resources quick links for tourism business and product development.

Tradeway provides information, news and services for importers, exporters, shippers, customs brokers and freight forwarders.

The Business section of the Australian Government's Treasury website features information on the Australian Government Actuary, the Budget, Business Law & Regulation, Community Consultation, Consumer Policy, Commonwealth-State Financial Relations, Economy, Financial Services, Foreign Investment, Retirement & Income Modelling, Superannuation, Taxation.

The Wage Assistance Program was established in 1999 as part of the Indigenous Employment Policy. It provides an incentive to employers to provide ongoing employment for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers.

Zero million is a business, entrepreneurship, marketing and e-business resource containing 200 articles, interview with small business owners and entrepreneurs, a directory of entrepreneurs and a discussion forum. Companion site to the book "Zero to One Million".