Where to find out more

Here is a list of resources, agencies and organisations available to help you start your own business.

Business Entry Point is a Commonwealth Government service designed to help you set up and run your own business, with tools and information covering small business essentials and more. Visit www.business.gov.au

The Legal Issues Guide for Small Business is a free internet-based guide published by the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources at sblegal.industry.gov.au

The NSW Government's Department of State and Regional Development, publishes a 'Risk management guide for small business', available for download here.

The Commonwealth Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources has a small business section, including a wide selection of links here.

Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provides information about tax, employer obligations and other important information for small businesses, including a small business guide www.ato.gov.au

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) offers extensive information and detailed reports on business types, outcomes, demographics and more that can greatly improve the quality of your business planning www.abs.gov.au

Australian Securities and Exchange Commission (ASIC) www.asic.gov.au

Austrade is the Australian government trade commission, providing information and assistance for exporters and companies wanting to do business in Australia www.austrade.gov.au

There are Business Licence Information Services in each capital city which can tell you what sort of permit, licence or registration your business will need, or visit www.bli.net.au

Each state or territory government is responsible for promoting and supplying information and resources to small businesses:

• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales
• Northern Territory
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia