Resources
There are over 1,000,000 small businesses operating in Australia today.

Running your own small business can be a very rewarding experience, although it also requires some degree of research and planning. To make this a little easier, we have included links to a few helpful websites, aimed at making life easier for Small Business owners.

Why not think about doing a Small Business course at your local Community College or TAFE College? As a wise man once said, "If we fail to plan, we plan to fail".

Office of Fair Trading
They can assist you with all sorts of information about setting up and running a small business, including business name registration, and your rights when dealing with customers. You should contact the appropriate organisation in your state.
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
ACT
Tasmania
South Australia
Western Australia
Northern Territory

Small Business Sites
They provide information for people starting and managing small business. You should contact the appropriate organisation in your state.
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
Tasmania
South Australia
Western Australia
Northern Territory

Business.gov.au
Offers simple and convenient access to all the government information, transactions and services you need. It's a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running your business.
Web: www.business.gov.au

Regional Entry Point
Helps you find information about a range of Australian Government programs and services for individuals, families, communities, farms and businesses in rural, regional and remote Australia.
Web: www.regionalaustralia.gov.au

Australian Bureau of Statistics
Services provided to small business - assists you to find information that aims to help grow your business and meet your business needs.
Web: www.abs.gov.au

Flying Solo
Australia's online magazine for solo business owners.
Web: www.flyingsolo.com.au

Home Based Business Network
Whether you are planning, starting, operating or growing your Home Based Business, the Small Business Development Corporation is committed to assisting you make your business a success.
Web: www.homebasedbusiness.sbdc.com.au

Dynamic Small Business Network
A one-stop resource addressing the essential needs of small business. A national membership-based network, DSBN saves you money, time and provides momentum to grow your business.
Web: www.dsbn.com.au

E-Business Guide
An initiative of the Australian government. Provides information and resources about e-business for small businesses in Australia and for those who advise them.
Web: www.e-businessguide.gov.au