ABOUT US

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Workspace Australia is a "not for profit" organisation which has established Small Business Centres in Bendigo, Castlemaine, Donald, Dunolly, Eaglehawk, Gisborne and Maldon.

Workspace provides flexible workspace and business support services to new start up or expanding small businesses.  Economical rental, low start-up costs and easy entry/exit terms and business advice and support gives small businesses a major help along when first establishing.

While Workspace gains funding from all levels of Government and sponsors to undertake capital works to renovate premises, it has to be self funding in its day to day operations.  It achieves its cash flow to employ staff and operate premises through the collection of licence fees.

A PowerPoint presentation is also available.  This presentation was made at the Business Incubation & Innovation Australia 2005 conference and is available on their website under 2005 papers.   The presentation outlines the operation of the Network and includes details on different centres and the tenants in those centres.  

Click here to view the Workspace Business Plan

Getting Started

Who is eligible to join?

New start up business or expanding businesses.  Many tenants have previously been operating from a 'home base' and needed to separate their business from home life.

What are the benefits of joining?

• Workspace provides flexible workspace to new and expanding businesses.  A business may start with a very small space but later expand into a larger space at the same centre.
• Economical rental, with low start up costs and easy entry/exit terms, with a secure licence agreement for up to three years.  Tenants only need to give one months notice to exit at any time.  Consideration may be given to a longer period, however, this depends on the growth of the business.
• Sharing facilities with other tenants (eg. forklift, photocopier, facsimile, etc.) will reduce operating costs to your business.
• Workspace employs Business Support Officers to assist with any problems or concerns you may have regarding how your business is operating.  Advice on how to maximise growth and increase client base, in addition a qualified accountant to assist with preparation of BAS, setting up accounts on QuickBooks or MYOB, etc.

To find out more about how to apply click here.