DIIRD - Investing

Provincial Victoria is in the midst of an investment boom that continues to see billions of dollars poured into projects accross the state, creating thousands of new jobs.

From a $300 million investment in a new mineral sands seperation plant in western Victoria by global miner Iluka to Woolworth’s new $90 million distribution centre near Wodonga, business continues to invest in provincial Victoria.

The development boom is a vote of confidence in provincial Victoria as a great place to do business. Businesses cite provincial Victoria’s lower business costs, stable workforce, quality transport infrastructure and supportive planning authorities as the key advantages.

If you've ever dreamt of opening a business in provincial Victoria, there's never been a better time to make it happen. More and more people are finding that they can combine business with the lifestyle they've always wanted.

It's a fact that the population in provincial Victoria is growing. Very simply, more people means greater consumer demand.

To help you get started or to grow your business, the Victorian Government has business offices located throughout the state, and councils across provincial Victoria have dedicated economic development and planning units that will work with you from identifying the right land locations to assisting with planning approvals. Make your business happen in Provincial Victoria.

Direct Incite

"My clients don’t mind where the business is based, as long as we deliver results." Direct Incite, Bendigo

" When a family emergency caused Jennifer Harwood to relocate her business from Sydney to Bendigo, there was no thought of a business plan. Which is unusual because Jennifer is the founder and managing director of Direct Incite, a business development firm that specialises in planning and increasing sales for growing companies and family businesses.

The company employs three staff and six sub-contractors with clients around Australia. Jennifer initially established her presence in Bendigo in 2004 by running a business planning course for local businesses, under the auspices of the local council.

"It took time for people to understand what we do. They needed to see results before engaging our services. It has been inspiring to discover how amazing the Bendigo community really is - it has launched massive icons such as the Bendigo Bank, Fernwood Fitness and Myer. A move like this gives you an opportunity to stand back and look at what you really want to do. You’ve also got a community that is open and supportive - and business costs are a great deal less than the major capital cities," she said.

Jennifer is also a motivational speaker on small business growth and travels frequently from Melbourne Airport - less than two hours away.

"My clients don’t mind where the business is based, as long as we deliver results."

Visitors invariably remark on the spectacular Sydney Harbour landscape in her boardroom:
"I would rather have an amazing Mosman Bay painting in my boardroom and live in Bendigo than the other way around." "

More Case Studies

Shepparton
Nigel Garrard
"We remain confident of the region continuing to be a major factor in our business success.".

Bendigo
Rob Hunt
"Provincial communities provide great opportunities and support for growing and emerging businesses.".

Daylesford
Alla Wolf-Tasker
"Great ideas gain ground in Provincial Victoria. There are lots of opportunities.".

Ballarat
John King
"There's never been a better time to do business in Provincial Victoria.".

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