Follow these steps to help you decide if you are ready to go into business, how to get started and where to seek help along the way.
Establishing positive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers is crucial to the success of your business. This guide provides an overview of how you can find the right suppliers for your business.
Key information on buying a franchise business and the factors you need to consider before signing up.
An overview of Small Business Growth Grants program information including eligibility criteria and frequently asked questions.
Outline of the processes and procedures you can put in place to ensure you get paid on time. This includes setting payment terms, credit application processes, terms and conditions for providing goods and services as well as invoicing and payments.
An overview of the different aspects of business insurance that you need to consider, including workers compensation, assets, liability and more.
An overview of our mediation service including who can access the service, the costs, benefits and how to apply for mediation.
Explains the different types of employment types and the wage and leave entitlements for each. This includes information on full-time, part-time, casual and fixed term employees as well as apprentices and trainees.
Having a succession, or exit, plan in place will help you to smoothly transition out of your business.
An overview of what is considered an unfair contract term. This guide also explains what your rights are so you know what to be aware of before signing an agreement with another business.
Selecting the right location and premises for your business is a critical decision. Find out more about what you need to consider if you're locating your business from home, buying or leasing business premises, or using a mobile van, co-working space, incubator, market stall or pop-up shop.