A National Network
 

Did you know there are over 130 Business Enterprise Centres in key locations across Australia?

BEC Australia consists of over 130 members and associate members located around Australia. Each is an independent organisation which has chosen to take advantage of the benefits that membership to BEC Australia brings.

Business Enterprise Centres are community-based not for profit non-political business assistance organisations that are owned and supported by locally managed incorporations. They are designed to facilitate the creation, retention and development of sustainable business enterprises and foster local economic development. BEC's through their successful public/private partnerships with governments (federal, state and local), private enterprise and local communities across Australia provide practical confidential business facilitation services.

Through BEC Australia, each BEC has access to the talents and resources of all BEC's in the BEC Australia network plus strategic partner resources to provide quality business assistance. These vital partnerships provide BEC clients access to a wealth of professional services and programs in addition to government programs offered.

BEC's are well equipped to support the needs of small and micro businesses throughout their stages of development – from commencement to operation and growth, through to succession planning and implementation.

The strength of the BEC network is that it provides independent confidential competent business counselling and other practical assistance to foster viable local businesses in order to boost sustainable economic development through the business sector. An initial consultation is in most cases provided for free however there may be nominal charges for workbooks, software and further services. We do offer fee for service assistance.

We are pleased to acknowledge our current national alliance partners:
HP – ask us how our partnership with HP can assist you with great deals on HP small business products.

NAB – have you been in business for more than six months and can’t get a business loan to grow your business. Ask us about the NAB Microenterprise Start loan, only available through BEC Australia members.

The ATO Small Business Program.

My Business – Many BEC's provide free copies of My Business Magazine to their clients thanks to our relationship with My Business.

For more information, please see our national website: www.becaustralia.org.au .

How you can benefit from your BEC

Finding out how you can benefit from your local BEC is as simple as giving them a call or walking through the door to set up an appointment.

The BEC Network also has a strategic relationship with My Business  magazine. Follow this link to learn more and order your free copy.