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Talk to us on the phone

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Call us on 13 28 46 to get help with your business.

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We can talk to you between 8 am and 8 pm from Monday to Friday.
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If you need help with English call TIS National on 13 14 50. 

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TIS National helps you talk to us in your own language.
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Most of their services are free.

Talk to a business adviser

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A business adviser can give you advice on running a business.
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You can talk to a business adviser

  • online
  • on the phone
  • in person.
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Some advisers are free. 
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Some advisers charge money.

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Our website has a list of business advisers.

Go to business events

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Go to events and workshops to

  • learn business skills
  • meet other business owners.
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Business events are held all over Australia.
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Many events are online.
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Our website has a list of business events.

Get help with your finances

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Your finances mean all the money your business has.
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You can pay other people to help manage your finances.
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A bookkeeper can

  • manage money coming into and out of your business
  • do your banking
  • pay your staff.

Get help to pay tax

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You need to pay tax to the Australian Taxation Office. It is also called the ATO.
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The ATO is part of the government.
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The ATO website has advice about paying tax. Some of it is

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You can also get help from

  • a tax agent
  • a BAS agent
  • an accountant. 
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They will tell you

  • when to pay tax
  • how much tax you need to pay.
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Make sure they are registered with the government.

If you have money problems

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A financial counsellor can make a plan to fix your money problems.

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It is free to talk to a financial counsellor. 
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They will not tell anyone that you talked to them.
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You can talk to a financial counsellor by calling the

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You can call Mob Strong Debt Help if you are

  • an Aboriginal person
  • a Torres Strait Islander person.

Their phone number is 1800 808 488.

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You can call the Rural Financial Counselling Service if you are a

  • farmer
  • fisher
  • forester.
Their phone number is 1300 771 741.