Whether you’re starting your business from the ground up or need some help with increasing your reach, there are a number of grants and assistance services available from the Australian government that can help get you there.

Both state and federal grants give small business owners the chance to expand their company with financial and administrative support from experts so that they can help to foster locally grown businesses.

Here are just a few ways you can ask for support from the Australian government in helping to achieve your goals.

Grow Your Business

The Grow Your Business Program is offered by the Victorian government as a way to help small business development strategies that will allow them to have international success as well as local. These services are available in either a group or one-on-one specialist setting and can teach you how to produce business development plans, strategic reviews, and implement networking.

Business Growth Grants

These grants operate as part of the Entrepreneurs’ Programme, giving financial support to those who want to expand their business. This is achieved by enlisting the help of an external expert so that you can increase your knowledge in tourism partnership, supply chain facilitation, and business evaluation.

Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive

This market-driven assistance scheme means small businesses are eligible for a tax offset if they can prove their company has engaged in research and development during the previous financial year. The grant gives smaller businesses the incentive to engage in R&D, as well as improve productivity for the entire Australian economy.

Growth Services

These services are provided by the Australian Government as a way to help new business owners learn the basics of running a company and how to grow it successfully. Utilizing a Growth Services engagement means you’ll be taught how to develop a Growth Plan and receive ongoing support and advice from an expert Business Adviser.

For a full range of grants and services available, check out the Australian Government’s business page. These services are offered free of charge to eligible businesses, so it pays to check them out.

To speak with a professional financial adviser in Melbourne about how we can assist your small business in expanding, we invite you to call us at Hart Partners on 03 9600 3220 for a tailored discussion about your specific needs.