Useful Links and Documents

HBF Supporters

  • www.hastings.nsw.gov.au 'This is what we do' - how the Port Macquarie Hastings Council economic development department adds value to business within the local community.
  • www.portace.com.au The Port Macquarie Community College offers a diverse range of short courses to develop your skills. They have some very useful business courses such as MYOB, effective letter writing, financial management, OH&S, computer and IT related courses.
  • www.hastings.nsw.gov.au Excellent for local issues, opportunities. Visit this site if you want to look at local demographics, growth etc…some very useful information when analysing your business.
  • www.actioncoach.com.au This is a great web site for business resources and lots of free stuff, definitely worth a look.

Useful Sites

  • www.flyingsolo.com.au Register on this web site to receive great articles and tips for business owners- an excellent resource for lateral thought and focus on the business.
  • www.business.gov.au Good for any government related business information - grants, taxation, requirements, news and events etc
  • www.business.nsw.gov.au Industry and Investment NSW is a great resource for small business specifically in NSW. There’s also some great information about business in regional NSW that you should check out.
  • www.entrepreneur.com Excellent site which has some great free form downloads for small business.
  • gizmo.com.au Gizmo is an excellent resource for problems that occur when working with your computer. You can join as a member which costs very little for the year and a technician is always on hand to help. (Provided by HBF member Dale Symons)

If you have seen a great business resource site or have used a wonderful free resource for small business lately, please tell us about it!


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