Businesses

Your local business is critical to our vibrant and thriving economy. Find permits, guides, news and other resources for starting a new business, running existing businesses, or growing your business.

For your business

Starting a new business

Starting a new business is both exciting and challenging. Find permits, guides, news and other resources for starting a business.
Home based

Running a business from home can be a perfect way to balance family commitments. Or you might be starting out and wanting to minimise overheads. We have resources available to help your home based business.
Footpath trading

Find out if you need a footpath trading permit when placing tables and chairs, displays and signs on our footpaths.
Health and beauty

Find out which permits and registration you will need to set up a hairdressing, beauty salon, day spa, make-up business or gym.
Food

Find out what the mandatory requirements are for setting up a food business, whether it's a café or homemade preserves.
Business permits

Find out if you need a permit for your business. This includes new and existing businesses and those looking to expand.
Accommodation

Find out what the regulations are for operating an accommodation business in Manningham, including hotels and bed and breakfasts.
Tenders

Manningham is the perfect place for you to do business. So, come and submit your tender
Business resources

We've compiled a list of useful websites to help guide you through the essential steps of setting up your small business.

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Our strategy

Our Economic Development Strategy (EDS) is a six-year plan to support businesses and employment in Manningham.

Read the EDS

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Find Your Local

Find Your Local helps our community discover and explore the many unique products, services, food experiences and outdoor adventures that are all here in Manningham.

Follow us on Instagram @findyourlocalmanningham and send us details of your business so we can feature you on our page!

Find your local

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How can we help?

The Economic Development team is here to support you setting up and growing your business. We are your point of contact for business enquiries and support, permit information, workshops and events.

Contact us at business@manningham.vic.gov.au or on 9840 9333.

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