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Guides to help your business

Use our guides to help you plan, start and run your business. You'll find resources, tools and where to go for more help.

Assistance for businesses affected by floods

If your business has been affected by recent floods, there's a range of support available to help you get your business back up and running.

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Register for an Australian business number (ABN)

Learn how to apply for an Australian business number (ABN) for tax and other business activities.

Guide to starting a business

This guide will take you through each step of starting a business and help you understand what's ahead.

Business structures

Learn about different business structures, how to choose one and what you need to do if you change your business structure.

Register your business name

Find out how to register your business name.

Social media for business

Social media can help promote your business and connect with your customers online.

Work health and safety

Find out Work Health and Safety (WHS) legal requirements that apply to your business.

Develop your business plan

A business plan sets you up for success when you start, and helps you adapt as your business grows.

Employees pay, leave and entitlements

Understand employee wages, awards and agreements, leave entitlements and allowances.

Find government assistance, grants and events

Grants and programs finder

Find grants, funding and support programs to help your business grow and succeed!

Adviser finder

You don't have to do it alone! Use our search to find a business adviser or expert.

Events and training finder

Use our search to find business events and training to improve your skills and grow your network.

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Is your business ready for summer?

5 hot tips to get your business ready for the summer.

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How to have a safe and happy work party

There will be parties for hosting, successes for toasting and sharing in good cheer! If you’re celebrating the end of year with your employees, it's important you consider work health and safety. Check out our tips to party safely.

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