What does NABEC do? Northern Adelaide Business Enterprise Centre Inc. provide FREE or low cost Confidential and Independent business advice, information and programs to assist businesses increase their growth and prosperity. We also offer services such as mentoring for new business, provide information on loans and banking products, government regulation advice, assistance with simple marketing plans as well as legal and accounting support services. How do I start a business? To start a business there are many areas that need to be considered including: what type of business, structure, record keeping and tax as well as developing business, financial and market plans and charts. To find out more about starting a business click here Where can I get information to help me get started? Firstly, the staff at Northern Adelaide Business Enterprise Centre has a extensive range of information on all areas of business including business planning products, financial checklist and Marketing Strategy templates. We also have business advisors at the ready to help offer advice and support. business.gov.au is also an invaluable resource for information on all facets of business. Is there any money available to assist me start a business? There are grants available at different stages and these do have certain criteria to adhere to. For details of available grants please click here Can I get any legal and financial help from NABEC? There are specialised advisors at NABEC ready to provide advice and support either free or low cost on issues relating to legal and financial queries. Can NABEC help me find a bookkeeper or accountant? Yes, NABEC prides itself on being a type of referral service. We have numerous members and contacts who are bookkeepers or accountants. Also you can view our membership directory for members who are bookkeepers and accountants. I need a business plan, can NABEC help? Yes, NABEC has advisors as well as business planning products that are ready to help any business owner interested in developing or expanding on their business plan. Contact NABEC on 8256 0900 to arrange for a free, confidential meeting with one of our business advisors. Are there any training programs I can attend? NABEC in association with the Department of Trade and Economic Development offer many different training programs that range from 3 hours to 10 months. Some programs include the Starting Your Own Business Workshop, The Northern Adelaide Executive Roundtable, Better Business Series, Business Owners Coaching Program and through to specialised full day workshops on marketing, strategies for stress, one page plan. Please click here to view our current training programs available. Does NABEC have any functions where I can meet other business people? We have relaxed networking BBQs held either at Elizabeth West or Gawler, the annual Regional Prosperity Conference, ongoing networking workshops and the Small Business Month breakfast. Can I become a member of NABEC? Yes, there are different levels of membership available, please click here to view FAQ cover a range of issues, more FAQ will be included over time and in response to peoples request. |