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What planning tools can help me?
Our free planning tools and templates are a great first step in starting the business planning process. They include how information on assessing whether you're ready to start a business, how to write a business and marketing plan, exporting tools and succession planning.
About us | business.gov.au
business.gov.au is an online government resource for the Australian business community. It offers you simple and convenient access to all of the government information, forms and services you need. It's a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and growing your business.
Business Consultation website
Register. Be consulted. Have your say.
business.gov.au checklists
The business.gov.au Starting your business checklist and Growing your business checklist will guide you through the various stages of your business, whether you're just starting or ready to grow.
Contact us | business.gov.au
Contact business.gov.au for assistance with finding government information and services, using the ABN Lookup search, GovForms, or Business Consultation, or send us your comments and suggestions.
Contacts & directories | business.gov.au
Our Directory of government and business associations lists contact details for federal, state, territory and local government agencies, and non-government associations that may be of assistance to businesses. Contact business.gov.au to provide feedback, comments or suggestions about our site, and to get help with finding business information and services.
Directory of government & business associations
The business.gov.au Directory of government & business associations contains details for federal, state, territory and local governments and business associations.
Events calendar
This calendar lists government events held all around Australia. You can find seminars, training courses and other events for your business.
Events calendar | business.gov.au
Find government events, seminars, training courses and workshops for business held around Australia, using our Events Calendar tool.
Growing your business checklist
Whether you're increasing staff, diversifying products or services, exporting goods, franchising your business or simply moving to bigger premises - the Growing your business checklist covers many of the issues needed to help you grow your business.
Starting your business checklist
Are you new to business? To help you get started, the Australian Government has developed a Starting your business checklist covering many of the basic issues you need to consider.

How-to Guides

How-to guide | Thinking of starting a business
Do you have an idea for a new business venture? Investing time and focus into proper planning is the key to turning your dreams into reality. Our guides provide information on what to do when you're thinking of starting a business.
How-to guide | Starting a 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? Our guides provide information for what to do when thinking about starting your business.
How-to guide| Growing a business
Are you thinking about expanding your business? You'll need to consider increasing staff and diversifying your products or services, and potentially exporting your goods, franchising your business and moving to bigger premises. Our guides provide information on what to do when thinking about growing your business.
How-to guide - Exiting a business | business.gov.au
When closing or selling your business, you need to address a number of issues, such as company and business name deregistration, employee payments and cancellation of taxation registrations. Our guides provide information on what to do when you close down, sell or transfer ownership of your business.

Business Topics

Business Topics - Emergency management & recovery | business.gov.au
In Australia, natural disasters such as flood, fire and earthquakes can strike without warning. Your business is critical to your financial wellbeing and could also be a necessary service to your community, so it's important to protect what you can in times of crisis.
Business Topics - Business finances | business.gov.au
How to manage and find finance for your business in Australia. Our Business Finances topic aims to help you manage your finances and grow your business.
Business Topics - Employing people | business.gov.au
Good employees can be your greatest asset, so recruiting and retaining the right person is very important. Find out your obligations under the recruitment and retention of staff, government laws, industrial awards and agreements, and contracts of employment.
Business Topics - Environmental management | business.gov.au
As a business you could have some impact on the environment, whether large or small. Managing your impact as well as your environmental responsibilities can ensure your business is environmentally friendly and reaping the added benefits.
Business Topics - Fair trading | business.gov.au
In Australia federal and state laws protect you, your business and your customers from unfair trading practices. These laws, together with industry codes of practice, help to ensure that your business operates fairly and competitively and that all consumers are adequately informed and protected.
Business Topics - Franchising | business.gov.au
Franchising allows one business to operate under the name of another business' established brand and sell a prescribed product or service. Franchising can seem like an easy way of starting or expanding your business, but it's not something you should rush into without the proper knowledge. Whether you are buying a franchise or franchising your own business, it requires a significant investment of your time and money.
Business Topics - Grants & assistance | business.gov.au
Our free tools and resources help you locate a grant, funding program, or advisory and counselling service to suit your business. A variety of services are available for businesses from the Australian, state and territory governments, and in some cases from local councils.
Business Topics - Home-based business | business.gov.au
If you're running a home-based business there are a wide range of government requirements that may apply to you. Things to consider when running a small business from home include taxation, employment, council approval and licensing.
Business Topics - Importing & exporting | business.gov.au
Strict regulations apply on importing and exporting of goods, this covers customs and quarantine requirements, prohibited & restricted goods and assistance available.
Business Topics - Insurance | business.gov.au
Insurance is an essential part of running any business. If you are operating a small business you need more than just property insurance. Taking out the right insurance will help protect your business and minimise its exposure to risk.
Business Topics - Intellectual property | business.gov.au
Intellectual property (IP) represents creations of the mind or intellect that can be legally owned. Protecting it is vital to the success of your business.
Business Topics - Market research & statistics | business.gov.au
To run a successful business you need to know all about your potential and existing customers and the marketplace you operate in. Regularly assess who your competitors are, their strengths and weaknesses, who your customers are and what they want, and whether there are any gaps in the market.
Business Topics - Occupational health & safety | business.gov.au
Safety in the workplace is critical to the success of running a business, no matter what size it is. As a small business owner you have certain rights and responsibilities regarding health and safety in your workplace. Even if you don't have any employees, you must ensure that your business doesn't create health and safety problems for your customers and the general public.
Business Topics - Online business | business.gov.au
Introduction to doing business online, including information to help business owners think about starting an online business, starting their business, buying and selling online, avoiding online scams, IT skills and training, programs and initiatives for small businesses, and useful terms.
Business Topics - Registration & licences | business.gov.au
Find out what registrations & licences from local, state, territory and federal governments you need for starting or growing your business.
Business Topics - Taxation | business.gov.au
Understanding taxes and meeting your taxation obligations can save you money. By paying the right amount you can avoid late payment penalties. You may also be entitled to exemptions.
Business Topics - Tenders & contracts | business.gov.au
Selling goods and services to government is an important opportunity for all businesses. Find out about tender opportunities available in Australia and overseas, and how to go about planning, preparing and submitting your tenders.

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