Your first step
Assistance in taking your first step towards starting a business

Will your idea work?
Strategies for determining the feasibility of your business idea

Doing research
Information to help you get started

Build your business skills
Evaluate your skills readiness to operate a business

Getting licences and complying with regulations
Find out what licences and regulations are relevant for your business

Managing legal issues and obligations
IP, Business Structure, Risk Management, Insurance, Regulations ...

Choosing a location
Location, location, location - what a business owner should consider

Buying an existing business
Things you should know about buying an existing business or franchise

Starting a home based business
Information about starting a home based business

Leasing retail shops
Learn how to successfully lease retail shops

Getting capital
Learn how to secure start-up funds

Managing finances
Find out how to manage your money

Finding new business opportunities
Industry Associations, sourcing opportunities

Managing taxes
What taxation issues need to be considered?

Moving into e-commerce
Why ecommerce?, who can help?...

Grants, subsidies, awards and assistance
Awards, programs and assistance for business

Government and business working together
The Queensland Government is committed to improving the business environment. Find out how ...

Women in business
Information and assistance for women in business

Indigenous business
Information and assistance for Indigenous business

Getting more help
Information on specific industry groups is available