# TradeStart Program

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## Avis & Budget Car & Truck Rental Ballarat and Rix Cars

Rix Cars is a locally owned and operated business providing practical automotive solutions in Ballarat and across Western Victoria.

As an authorised Avis licensee since 1997 and a Budget licensee since 2015, we specialise in short to medium term vehicle rental, including cars, trucks, minibuses and 4x4s. We also offer our well-maintained ex rental fleet for sale directly to the public. (LMCT 9238).

Our network covers the western corridor of Victoria, including Ballarat, Bendigo, Castlemaine, Caroline Springs, Footscray, Hamilton, Horsham, Kyneton, Maryborough, Melton & Mildura.

We focus on fair pricing, reliable vehicles and straightforward service. With a wide range of late model options available across our locations, you can find the right vehicle for work or travel, seven days a week.

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Tailored 1:1 support empowering agrifood and beverage exporters across Victoria.

Global Victoria is a key partner in Austrade’s TradeStart program aimed at supercharging the state’s food and fibre exports.

From January 2025 to June 2027, this collaboration provides 1:1 support to Victorian businesses seeking to enter and expand in priority international markets.

Five regionally based Trade Managers delivering TradeStart services will provide personalised, one-on-one export guidance and services including sharing export advice and insights, export capability building, and connecting export-ready businesses to global markets.

These services are available to Victorian businesses located within Barwon South West, Grampians, Loddon Mallee, Hume, and Gippsland regions, alongside ongoing support for the Greater Melbourne area.

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[Make an enquiry with Global Victoria Here](https://global.vic.gov.au/our-programs-and-services/our-programs/trade-start-program#contact-our-tradestart-team)

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