Marketing Resources
There are a million fabulous websites, books and articles out there that are really very useful for a small business owner. But, if you're searching for marketing assistance because you're strapped for time, the chances are you won't have the spare hours to search through it all...... so we've done it for you!
We will regularly update this selection, adding new & interesting things that we believe you'll find really useful. If you'd like to receive an email with the latest links, just send us a request and we'll be back in touch with you regularly.
THE INTERNET
Learn about the Internet (basic to advanced)
http://www.learnthenet.com/english/index.html
Definitions on everything and anything to do with technology
http://whatis.techtarget.com/
What is a blog and how do I create one?
https://www.blogger.com/
Domain Name Registration
http://www.netregistry.com.au/
CREATIVE RESOURCES
Royalty free images for use in promotional materials and on websites etc for $1 to $3 US dollars each.
http://http://www.istockphoto.com/
Template Central - Designs for busy people
http://www.templatecentral.com.au/
BUSINESS PLANNING
Business Plan Guides from the Entrepreneurs Series - Free PDF Guidebooks
Personal Plans: http://smbtn.com/businessplanguides/#c1
Company Plans: http://smbtn.com/businessplanguides/#c2
Marketing Plans: http://smbtn.com/businessplanguides/#c3
Financial Plans: http://smbtn.com/businessplanguides/#c4
MARKETING
Government "How To" Marketing Planning Guides
http://www.business.gov.au/Business+Entry+Point/How-to+guides/Thinking+of+starting+
a+business/What+planning+tools+can+help+me/Marketing+plan+guides.htm
Small Business Marketing help, tips & advice
http://www.flyingsolo.com.au/
RETAIL
Australian Retailers Association
http://www.ara.com.au/
Inside retailing online
http://www.insideretailing.com.au/
Retail Media (retail publications & magazines)
http://www.retailmedia.com.au/
GENERAL SITES
Order free book "Small Business, Big Opportunity"
http://smallbusiness.sensis.com.au/The-Guide.html
Small Business Nine MSN - General information & articles
http://smallbusiness.ninemsn.com.au/
Australian Property Monitors - demographic snapshots for specific postcodes
http://www.homepriceguide.com.au/snapshot/demographic/index.cfm?action=view
Our Community - resources and guidance for community and not-for-profit organisations
http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/
Australian Web Directory - Listing web sites in a wide range of topics and categories. Submit your web site.
http://www.aussiedirectory.com.au
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Business "How To Guides" covering a range of topics
http://www.business.gov.au/Business+Entry+Point/How-to+guides
NSW Department of State & Regional development - Government Support Services
http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/
NSW Small Business - Government resources
http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/
Women in Business Workshops - Free seminars to upgrade your skills
http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/smallbusiness/Government+Programs/Women+in+
Business/Women+in+Business+Workshops
Australian Bureau of Statistics - detailed population data
http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/D3310114.nsf/4a256353001af3ed4b2562bb001
21564/5cb462f54a081661ca2572de001a7623!OpenDocument
Australian Government - Copyright Overview
http://www.ag.gov.au/copyright
AusTrade Export Information
http://www.austrade.gov.au
Australian Competition & Comsumer Commission
http://www.accc.gov.au
Department of Fair Trading
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/
Business Name Search
http://www.search.asic.gov.au/gns001.html
Austrade - Helps Australian businesses do business overseas
http://www.austrade.gov.au/
Information and Tips for business in dealing with consumers
http://www.consumer.gov.au/html/for_business.htm