Australian Virtual Business Network
Australian Virtual Business Network

Links of Interest

Australian Virtual Business Network (AVBN)


Join the AVBN fan page for updates. You can also participate in discussions and post comments about your dealings/experiences with AVBN.


AVBN is a proud sponsor of the Australian VA Convention - March 2010




VAClassroom offers a comprehensive skills training centre for virtual assistants, online professionals and consultants. Even if you are an experienced VA you can still benefit from their specialist training.


Australian Institute of Office Professionals - WA Branch

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Terence's Top Tech Tips - These tips from Terence Kierans will increase your efficiency and save time with MS Word, MS Excel and more!

Voice Recording Software: Express Dictate - If you do not have voice recording software we recommend Express Dictate by NCH.

Quickscribe Digital Dictation Software
The Quickscribe recorder is currently the world's most advanced PC-based digital dictation software, with many advanced features not found in any other product.

ASC Print & Promotional
For all your printing needs including branded clothing and promotional products, give Craig Low a call - 0411 121 041 - send an email.

Co-OpWorld Webconferencing
If you need your own conferencing solutions for working with remote staff order your own web-based conferencing room with Co-OpWorld.

Car Hire Australia
If you're looking to hire a car you can't go past Discovery Car Hire - an Australian-owned and operated company specialising in organising vehicle rentals online. They use the top suppliers: Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty - and prices are the same or cheaper than the supplier's own websites.

Remote Access and Desktop Control
LogMeIn gives you fast, free remote access to your PC.

What I Wish I Knew Before I Started my Business
Get tips from 15 successful business owners about things they wish they'd have known when they were starting out! This is a great, easy to read eBook with lots of information for those getting started, as well as those already in business! (Click the link to read the PDF online or you can right click the link and Save Link As... to download it to read later.)

SelfGrowth - the most complete guide to information about Self Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on the internet. It is designed to be an organised directory, with articles and references to thousands of other web sites on the World Wide Web.

VistaPrint - The easy design and print solution chosen by more than 12 million people worldwide! Design your own business stationery plus promotional goods like pens, T-shirts, magnets and car decals.

Computing Comfort is a website community forum advocating best practice and research around wellness in the Corporate Workplace. Learn about ergonomics and find tools for planning your workspace.

Ergotron is the world’s leading ergonomic mount and mobility manufacturer for digital displays and computing hardware. Check out their amazing sit-stand workstation and laptop mounts and carts!

GreenBizCheck provides a fast, affordable, world-leading certification program that maximises your green credentials with a 100% money back guarantee.

Business Licence Information Services:


ACT:  ACT BLIS - phone 1800 244 650

NSW:  NSW BLIS - phone 13 32 20 for a Fair Trading Centre

NT:  NT BLIS - phone 1800 193 111

Qld: SmartLicence - phone 1300 363 711 (Qld only) or (07) 3001 6359

SA:  SA BLIS - phone 1800 188 018 (SA only) or (08) 8303 2519

VIC:  VIC BLIS - phone 13 22 15

TAS: TAS BLIS - phone 1800 440 026

WA: WA BLIS - phone (08) 9220 0234 (or 1800 199 125 for regional WA callers)