Why Indigenous businesses should register with Supply Nation
Registering your business with Supply Nation (to go onto Australia’s largest national directory, Indigenous Business Direct) is the first step to connecting with motivated buyers from some of Australia’s largest organisations.
Completing the online registration form will only take you about 15 minutes (as long as you have all the required information) and then Supply Nation’s world leading 5-step verification process should be complete within four days. It’s completely free and if you have any questions at any stage, you can call our friendly team on 1300 055 298.
What do I have to do?
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Complete a simple online registration form – which takes around 15 minutes
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Upload Confirmation of Aboriginality and / or Torres Strait Islander descent documentation for all Indigenous business owners
Supply Nation will then review your information, and will contact you if there are any queries.
Typically, your listing will be published online within four working days!
What’s the difference between Registered and Certified?
Supply Nation is the only organisation to recognise two levels of Indigenous ownership
Registered
50% or more Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ownership (caters for equal partnerships with non-Indigenous owners)
Certified
51% or more Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander owned, managed and controlled
Supply Nation’s inclusive approach ensures that Indigenous business ownership is accessible to as many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as possible.
How do I know if I’m eligible for:
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If your business:
Is 50% or more Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander owned
Is located in Australia
Is either a sole trading business / partnership / incorporated entity or trading through a trust
Has a current, valid ABN
Generates revenue from the provision of goods or services
For not-for-profits
- is an incorporated association or a public company limited by guarantee, noting that businesses with a shareholder model in place will be processed as businesses – regardless of not-for-profit status;
- has a current valid registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC)
- can provide company constitution, charitable constitution or governance documentation; and
- can demonstrate 50% of the board of directors are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Is 50% or more Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander owned
Is located in Australia
Is either a sole trading business / partnership / incorporated entity or trading through a trust
Has a current, valid ABN
Generates revenue from the provision of goods or services
For not-for-profits
- is an incorporated association or a public company limited by guarantee, noting that businesses with a shareholder model in place will be processed as businesses – regardless of not-for-profit status;
- has a current valid registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC)
- can provide company constitution, charitable constitution or governance documentation; and
- can demonstrate 50% of the board of directors are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
You’re eligible to be registered
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If your business:
Is 51% or more Indigenous owned, managed and controlled
Has a current, valid ABN
Is either a sole trading business / partnership / private incorporated entity or trading through a trust
Is not a franchise or registered charity.
Has trading evidence of $50K revenue in the last 12 months
Is located in Australia
Is for-profit (the company is not a registered charity with the company generating the majority of its revenue by providing goods or services and distributing its equity (profits/dividends) back to shareholders/owners)
Is 51% or more Indigenous owned, managed and controlled
Has a current, valid ABN
Is either a sole trading business / partnership / private incorporated entity or trading through a trust
Is not a franchise or registered charity.
Has trading evidence of $50K revenue in the last 12 months
Is located in Australia
Is for-profit (the company is not a registered charity with the company generating the majority of its revenue by providing goods or services and distributing its equity (profits/dividends) back to shareholders/owners)
You're eligible to be certified
Indigenous business benefits
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Listing on Australia’s biggest and most high profile directory of Indigenous businesses which is mandated as the first port of call for Federal Government procurement officers looking for Indigenous businesses to fulfil their targets under the Indigenous Procurement Policy
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Support and advice to help you market your businesses on the directory
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Discounted tickets to Supply Nation’s events, including the annual Connect Gala Awards Dinner and Tradeshow
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Access to a supplier tool box with helpful resources, templates and other tools to help grow your business
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Complimentary access to bite size
training / information sessions designed specifically for Indigenous businesses
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Invitations to targeted trade fairs / meet-the-buyer events run with Supply Nation members and partners around Australia
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Eligibility for nomination in the Supplier Diversity Awards presented at Connect each year
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Access to exclusive offers from Supply Nation’s corporate membership base
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Access to the Supply Nation Registered Supplier logo for use on marketing materials, websites, email auto-signatures, tender documentation etc.
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Access to the exclusive Supply Nation Certified Supplier logo for use on marketing materials, websites, email auto-signatures, tender documentation etc.
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Access to our free business mentoring tool JumpStart – providing exclusive access to professionals from our corporate and government membership base who can help you with a business challenge
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Exclusive reverse search functionality (search member database to find key procurement contacts within our member directory)
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Opportunity to participate in exclusive marketing campaigns with Supply Nation
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Listing on Australia’s biggest and most high profile directory of Indigenous businesses which is mandated as the first port of call for Federal Government procurement officers looking for Indigenous businesses to fulfil their targets under the Indigenous Procurement Policy
Support and advice to help you market your businesses on the directory
Discounted tickets to Supply Nation’s events, including the annual Connect Gala Awards Dinner and Tradeshow
Access to a supplier tool box with helpful resources, templates and other tools to help grow your business
Complimentary access to bite size
training / information sessions designed specifically for Indigenous businesses
Invitations to targeted trade fairs / meet-the-buyer events run with Supply Nation members and partners around Australia
Eligibility for nomination in the Supplier Diversity Awards presented at Connect each year
Access to exclusive offers from Supply Nation’s corporate membership base
Access to the exclusive Supply Nation Certified Supplier logo for use on marketing materials, websites, email auto-signatures, tender documentation etc.
Access to our free business mentoring tool JumpStart – providing exclusive access to professionals from our corporate and government membership base who can help you with a business challenge
Exclusive reverse search functionality (search member database to find key procurement contacts within our member directory)
Opportunity to participate in exclusive marketing campaigns with Supply Nation
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Listing on Australia’s biggest and most high profile directory of Indigenous businesses which is mandated as the first port of call for Federal Government procurement officers looking for Indigenous businesses to fulfil their targets under the Indigenous Procurement Policy
Support and advice to help you market your businesses on the directory
Discounted tickets to Supply Nation’s events, including the annual Connect Gala Awards Dinner and Tradeshow
Access to a supplier tool box with helpful resources, templates and other tools to help grow your business
Complimentary access to bite size
training / information sessions designed specifically for Indigenous businesses
Invitations to targeted trade fairs / meet-the-buyer events run with Supply Nation members and partners around Australia
Eligibility for nomination in the Supplier Diversity Awards presented at Connect each year
Access to exclusive offers from Supply Nation’s corporate membership base
Access to the Supply Nation Registered Supplier logo for use on marketing materials, websites, email auto-signatures, tender documentation etc.
Join Supply Nation
As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander business – registration with Supply Nation on the largest national directory of Indigenous businesses is a critical step towards connecting with the procurement teams of Australia’s largest organisations.