Business Advisory Service

Running a small business is both exciting and challenging. To support you through the challenges, whether they involve starting, growing or better managing your business, the Hunter Business Centre has implemented the Business Development Pathway.

The pathway has been designed to guide you through the process of developing a successful business. The steps involved in the Pathway are detailed below. Whether you wish to start your own business, expand or develop your existing business, the Pathway provides the right assistance at the right time. All steps in the Pathway are available continuously throughout the year and you may enter the pathway at any stage.

The six steps in the Business Development Pathway are:

Step 1 - Talk to a Business Advisor
Talking to a Business Advisor over the telephone will determine where your business is at and at what stage you should enter the pathway. Please Contact Us to arrange a telephone appointment.

Step 2 - Business Start Up Pack
This Pack is full of information guiding you through your start up questions. It includes a comprehensive Checklist for you to work through the initial phase of starting your business.

Step 3 - Starting Your Own Business Seminar
A session addressing the key issues at the heart of successful business.  For more details, please refer to our Seminars

Step 4 - Business Development Workshops
Designed to give you the necessary skills to manage your business and make it grow.  For more details, please refer to our Workshops 

Step 5 - Individual Consultation
FREE Individual consultations with a business advisor, providing business guidance to your individual business idea or assistance in developing or better managing your existing business.  For more details, please Contact Us

Step 6 - Targeted Business Development Programs
New programs are continuously being managed by the Hunter Business Centre to assist you with your business development and growth. Please Contact Us for further information on these programs.

Resources
The Hunter Business Centre has many free resources regarding all facets of small business. These are available by contacting us via telephone, email or by visiting the Hunter Business Centre. Please access the  FREE Resources listed on this website, or Funding Opportunities section of this website.

Our Web Site
Our web site provides information about our services and access to important resources for people in business or planning to start one. If there are other things you'd like to see on our site, please Contact Us and let us know - your input is important to us.