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Series One

Registrations

Find the registrations, licences and permits you need to start or run 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.

Record keeping

Learn what records to keep, how to keep them and how long for.

Customers

Customer service tips to help you provide a great experience before, during and after a sale.

Get help for your business

Find out what support services are available to you to help you start and grow your business.

Never miss important dates

Keep track of the dates you need to run your business.

Series Two

Business activity statement

Learn what a business activity statement (BAS) is and how to lodge.

Set up your finances

Start out the right way! Set up your accounts and find the tools and help you need to start managing your business finances.

Hiring employees checklist

Understand what you need to do when you hire an employee.

Online

Learn about the benefits of going digital, setting up a website and social media and keeping your business cyber secure.

Business marketing

Marketing can help your business reach its target customers and increase your profit.

Develop an emergency management plan

Learn how to prepare a plan to protect your business before, during and after an emergency.

Series Three

Products and services

Find out how to sell your product or service, import or export goods and locate a supplier.

Choose your business location

Understand why it's important to look for the right location for your business.

Contractors

Understand the rights and responsibilities of a contractor, subcontractor and independent contractor.

Check how you're tracking

Reassess your business structure, review your record keeping and marketing plans, and more.

Prevent and manage disputes

Learn how to prevent and manage disputes when entering into a contract.

Register for goods and services tax (GST)

If you sell goods or services, check if you need to register for GST.

Series Four

Tax deductions

Find out what expenses you can claim for your business to reduce your tax bill.

Funding

Learn about the different ways to fund your business including loans, grants and crowdfunding.

Business structures

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

Leasing or buying plant, equipment and vehicles

Learn about the pros and cons of leasing and buying equipment.

Withholding tax from wages and other payments

Learn about Pay as you go (PAYG) withholding.

A year in business

Find out about annual reporting and ways to grow your business.

Further assistance

Help and support

Information and support services, including free or low cost business advice.

Webinars, events and training

We can show you where to find free or low cost business events and training.

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