Small Business Commission & Small Business Charter
Victorian Small Business Commission and Colac Otway Shire Council
The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) delivers low-cost dispute resolution services, encourages informed decision-making and advocates for the rights of small businesses.
Small businesses in Colac Otway Shire can access the VSBC for support and advice.
We're a signatory to the Charter
Colac Otway Shire Council is a signatory to the Small Business Friendly Charter(PDF, 149KB). This Charter sets out the commitment between the Council and the VSBC to work together to create a fair and competitive trading environment for Victorian small businesses. The Charter also tells you what you as a business owner can expect from Council and the VSBC.
Supporting business through infrastructure disruption
The Victorian small business engagement guidelines is a tool the VSBC developed for project managers to support constructive engagement between local small businesses and organisations when there are disruptive infrastructure projects such as road works, water supply works and new buildings.
The Guide to managing disruption is to help small businesses manage the impacts of disruptive infrastructure projects.
Building stronger business networks
The VSBC has information on its site about Building business networks.
In Colac Otway Shire we have two active Chambers of Commerce:
We have more information about our business chambers on our Chambers of Commerce page.
Leasing a retail property?
The VSBC has a number of resources for tenants and landlords of retail properties.