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Planning
New businesses
Consider what's involved in running a business before you start.
Are you ready to start a business?
Check if you’re ready to be a business owner.
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Tutorial
Preparing yourself for business
Learn how to prepare yourself to start a new business.
101 Guide
Difference between a business and a hobby
Find out if you're running a business or a hobby so you know your obligations.
Tutorial
Calculate the start-up costs of your business
Understand how to calculate your start-up expenses to help you determine how much money you need to start your business.
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Tutorial
How to choose a business name
Find out how to choose a business name and check if it's available.
101 Guide
Business names, trading names and legal names
Understand the different names and why you need to register the name your business trades under.
101 Guide
Legal essentials for business
Understand the common legal areas and laws that may apply to you and your new business.
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Help for your business
Find out what support services are available to you to help you start and grow your business.
Tutorial
Buying an existing business
Find out what you need to do if you want to buy a business.
Tutorial
Choose your business location
Understand why it's important to look for the right location for your business.
Tutorial
Start a business as a young person
Understand the first steps to start your own business as a young person.
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Tutorial
Start a business as a non-citizen
Understand that to start and run a business in Australia as a non-citizen requires a specific work visa.
101 Guide
Set up a market stall
Find out what obligations you need to comply with to run a market stall.
Article
Help for your business
Find out what support services are available to you to help you start and grow your business.
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