Starting a business
How do I promote my business?
How to promote your business through marketing, advertising and networking.
How do I set up operations?
Setting up your business operations involves many different aspects.
What licences & permits do I need?
It's important for you to find out the licensing requirements that apply to your new business.
What do I need to register for?
The type of business you conduct determines what you need to register for.
What are the legal requirements?
One of the first things you need to find out when you're starting out is what laws apply to your new business.
What are my taxation obligations?
Understanding your taxation obligations is important when starting up a new business. Various federal, state and local government taxes and rates can apply, depending on the size and location of your business.
How can I find a business loan?
Choosing the right kind of business finance can be difficult. Banks and other lenders offer a range of business loans including overdrafts, lines of credit and fully drawn advances.
How do I manage my finances?
Good financial management is critical to the ongoing success of your business.
Hire staff
Good employees can be your greatest asset, so recruiting and retaining the right person is important.
Buying an established business
If you plan to buy an existing business, carefully analyse both the advantages and disadvantages.
Set up record keeping & accounting systems
It's a legal requirement for you to keep records of your business transactions for a minimum of five years, so it's important that you have good record keeping practices in place.
How is my intellectual property affected?
Although you may have contributed to or created material, products and ideas as a contractor, you may not be entitled to intellectual property ownership such as copyright.
How do I make my business more innovative?
Innovation is not just about inventions. It's about new ideas and responding to new trends and market conditions, or improving existing products and services.
What are my employment entitlements?
Find out what your entitlements are for superannuation, OH&S and workers compensation.
Starting as an independent contractor
The new independent contractors law could possibly affect your tax, occupational health and safety and other obligations.
How can I get advice & support?
You can take advantage of a broad range of advice and support offered by the Australian Government.
Arrange insurance
It's essential to arrange insurance when you're starting out in business - you should insure your company, your income and your commercial risk.
What are my taxation obligations?
As a contractor, you may have to pay tax at a different rate to employees.
Starting a home-based business
People intending to use their home as a place of business often have to comply with particular state, territory and local government regulations.
Starting a business
Ready to start? Here's information on starting a new business, a home-based business and buying a business or franchise.
Order & purchase stock
Efficient stock control is having the right amount of stock in the right place at the right time.
Starting a new business
You've decided to go into business, completed your market research and written your business plan. Now you're ready to take the next step, but where do you begin when starting a new business?
How do I determine my status?
It is possible to be an employee for some work and a contractor for other work.
Buy or lease business premises
The location of your business can be an important factor in its success. So you should carefully assess what's the right environment for your business.
Retail leasing in your state or territory
Useful guides, information and resources in your state or territory on retail leasing.
Innovation in your state or territory
Useful guides, information and resources on innovation in your state or territory.
Buying an established business in your state or territory
Useful guides, information and resources in your state or territory on buying an established business.
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