Starting and Growing a Business

Starting and growing a business can be a challenging and stressful time for a lot of people, especially if you're starting up for the first time. Questions facing you include:

• What permits do you need?
• Do you employ staff?
• What records do you need to keep?
• Do you need to lodge Business Activity Statements with the Tax Office and how often?
• Do you need to register for GST?
• What about superannuation?
• Should you rent or buy a business premises?

The list is almost endless. The good news is, there is plenty of information, assistance and advice available to help you negotiate your way through the maze (and most of it is free).

• Business assistance and advice
• Chambers of Commerce
• Local Jobs and Careers
• Programs
• Useful Links