Starting a new business in Australia? Before you start, save yourself time and money by being aware of what is involved in running a business.
This business planning list provides links to a range of information that will help you in starting, running and growing your business.
Business planning
- Write your business plan.
- Find opportunities for business growth.
- Seek mentoring services for your business.
- Find out how to develop an export plan for trading overseas.
- Visit our Advisory Services section to search for a business advisor.
Marketing and social media planning
- Write your marketing plan and strategy, including researching your market, promotion and pricing of your products and services.
- Find market research and statistics to better understand your market, competitors and industry.
- Decide whether to use social media in your business and developing a social media strategy to help you connect with customers.
Environmental, water and energy management
- Find out about environmental management, including environmental auditing systems and minimising your environmental impact.
- Read about energy management, including how to reduce your energy usage and negotiate your energy contract.
Innovation and intellectual property
- Understand, register and protect your intellectual property.
- Develop innovation in your business including fostering an innovative culture and find opportunities to improve your internal processes.
Succession planning, emergency management and recovery
- Plan and recover from emergencies and natural disasters that may affect your business.
- Understanding the importance of succession planning.
For more information view the business.gov.au website