Hunter Region BEC

About Us

The Hunter Region Business Enterprise Centre is one of more than 130 BEC’s that operate nationally to provide new and existing micro and small business clients with practical assistance in business planning, advice on marketing, budgeting and cash flow.

The assistance offered by the Hunter Region BEC is FREE, independent and confidential.

The Hunter Region BEC is community based, and is a result of an initiative from local companies, Cessnock City Council and Maitland City Council working in a partnership to assist in local economic development. In particular in the areas of assisting the establishment of new small business enterprises.

The Hunter Region BEC is a non-profit, non political, autonomous organisation offering free advice to those establishing new enterprises, small businesses experiencing difficulties or those wishing to expand. Businesses can also take advantage of numerous Small Business Workshops and information seminars to assist in the development of their business.

The Hunter Region BEC also facilitates networking events and opportunities to encourage the growth and support of the business community in the Maitland and Cessnock local government areas.

The Hunter Region BEC contains a business incubator that houses up to 28 units either in Office, Commercial or Light Industrial. Businesses enjoy economical easy-leasing arrangements with business mentoring services “on tap”.

There are offices to rent within the Incubator, Two training rooms and a board room for hire.

Free Advice

Book in for an initial one hour business facilitation interview to kick start your business.

You will receive vital information particular to your needs in getting your business idea off the ground.

Information on:

how to research and assess the viability of your business idea;
how to register a business name;
insurance needs;
taxation and record keeping requirements;
licensing and council requirements;
the importance of writing a business plan;
answers to any of your questions and concerns regarding your idea and its development.

Staff and Contact Details