1. Wellbeing support
Partners in Wellbeing Helpline
Free wellbeing coaching sessions for all Victorians aged 16 or over. To schedule an appointment, please call 1300 375 330.
Website: partnersinwellbeing.org.au/small-business-support
Workplace Wellbeing
Resources and information to help sole traders, small businesses and employees manage stress and mental health, and build positive workplace wellbeing.
Website: business.vic.gov.au/business-information/workplace-wellbeing
2. Financial counselling
Small Business Debt Helpline
Free, confidential financial advice for small business owners from experts specialising in finance, debt management, negotiation, and counselling services. Call for immediate assistance and ongoing support.
Tel: 1800 413 828
Website: sbdh.org.au
National Debt Helpline
Non-profit debt help service offers free, unbiased, and confidential counselling by professional financial counsellors. Use their interactive map to find a financial counsellor in your area.
Tel: 1800 007 007
Website: ndh.org.au/financial-counselling/find-a-financial-counsellor/
Rural Financial Counselling Service
Free, independent financial counselling to assist farmers, fishing enterprises, forestry growers, and small rural-related businesses.
Tel: 1300 771 741
Website: rfcsnetwork.com.au
National Tax Clinic Program
Free assistance for eligible small businesses with their tax affairs.
Business Victoria
Online guides, tools, and templates cover essential topics for small businesses: setting up finances, managing cash flow, pricing for profit, ensuring prompt payments, and seeking debt assistance.
Website: business.vic.gov.au/business-information/finance
ATO Small Business Toolkit – Essentials to Strengthen Your Small Business
Free, customisable resources tailored to meet your tax and business management learning needs.
Website: smallbusiness.taxsuperandyou.gov.au/
3. Business advisory
Digital Solutions – Small Business Advisory Service
Australian Government funded initiative
The Digital Solutions program works with you to adopt digital tools to save you time and money, and to help grow your business.
Website: melbourneinnovation.com.au/digital-solutions-program
Business Victoria
Skill up for success
Gain essential business skills through workshops, webinars, online courses, and adviser consultations.
Access digital tools and guides
Use practical tools, templates, and interactive guides to optimise cashflow, marketing, business planning and more.
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