Business Enterprise Centre (BEC)

ITeC is member of the national network of Business Enterprise Centres servicing the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Far South Coast.

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BEC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation whose primary role is to support and grow the national network of Business Enterprise Centres and provide representation on behalf of its members to key stakeholders.

Through the range of Business Services provided by ITeC, we are able to support and assist small business through all stages of development including linking into extensive business networks and providing personalised mentoring services.

Through ITeC Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) we can provide you with business advice, training, seminars, business services and networking opportunities. Whether you are a new start up business or an existing business, we provide confidential and professional advice to help you realise the full potential of your business.

ITeC can help your business in more ways than you might think. We do this through providing the following:

One-on-one business advice, counselling and mentoring - our highly experienced business facilitators can provide support and advice through personalised, confidential, one-on-one sessions.
Continually offering professional and also industry specific training to help both the business owner and staff increase their skills ie marketing, financial management, business planning plus many others – click here for the latest workshops and training courses on offer.
We coordinate several networking events through the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and South Coast of NSW to allow you to promote your business and also gain specific business skills to help grow your business. Contact our office if you would like a copy of the latest networking events run in the region and also to get a copy of the Six Steps To Business Networking.
Access to Illawarra ITeC Business News fortnightly newsletter – keeps you up to date with the latest business training happening in the Region and latest business advice and assistance.
We have extensive networks into Government and Business / Industry Associations for up to date information.
Access to Business Benchmarks – through the National BEC Association we are able to provide free information to help you benchmark your business against other businesses in Australia.
Access to a National Network of Business Advisors – if you have a question that we can’t find the answer too, then we have a whole national network of advisors that we can call on.

ABOUT BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRES

The ITeC Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) is a key member of BEC Australia, with over 100 members located across the country. Each is an independent organisation which has chosen to take advantage of the benefits of being a BEC member, including access to the expansive network of business development professionals.

All Business Enterprise Centres are community based, not for profit organisations with a focus on fostering local economic development through small business.

Through successful partnerships with private enterprises, Government departments (federal, state and local) and local communities, BEC Australia is designed to facilitate the creation, retention and development of sustainable business enterprise.

As a community network, all members of the BEC Australia share talent and resources, making it one of the most expansive, professional and progressive business organisations in the country. BEC’s are able to provide a range of key services to micro and small business throughout all stages of development- from commencement, daily operations, business growth and succession planning.

Offering independent, confidential and relevant business counselling and other practical assistance including training, access to expansive networks and business advice, the BEC network fosters sustainable economic development by supporting viable local businesses in your community.

For more information on Business Enterprise Centres Australia, please see our national website here.

Click here to contact ITeC and view office locations.

WOLLONGONG Email: ibec@illawarraitec.com.au Phone: (02) 4223 3100

SHOALHAVEN & FAR SOUTH COAST Email: sbec@illawarraitec.com.au Phone: (02) 4423 3417

Working together to drive sustainable economic growth in New South Wales through business support and development.
Business Advisory Service funded by the NSW Government.
Working together to provide targeted training to support the development of skills in Australia to meet existing and future industry demands.

Productivity Places Program is a Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Initiative.
ITeC and NEIS- supporting new business enterprise through education, mentoring and support.
NEIS is a Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Initiative.
Working in partnership with Job Services Australia to support Australian Job Seekers.
JSA is a Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations initiative.
Providing world class education and supporting strong, vibrant communities to ensure the economic and social wellbeing of New South Wales.
Illawarra ITeC servicing the Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Shoalhaven and the Far South Coast.