Before you start

Are you ready to start a business?

What are the challenges of starting a business? Find out if you are ready
Evaluating your business idea

Researching your market, developing and protecting your business ideas
Turning your idea into a business

Getting professional advice, business planning, market research, starting or buying a business
7 steps to business success

Follow these 7 steps to improve your chances of business success
Guide to operating your business in Queensland

What you need to know before you start your business in Queensland

Do it online

General enquiries call 13 25 23 (option 3)

Queensland Small Business Strategy and Action Plan 2013-2015

Learn how the Queensland Government is making it easier for small businesses to meet challenges, seize opportunities and succeed.
EA forms and fees finder

Use our new diagnostic tool to find out which environmental authorities your business needs to apply for, and how much they cost.
Queensland Small Business Week

Join in the week's activities to help small businesses have a BIG future from 24-31 July 2013.
Think Queensland, buy locally

Get the message across to your customers by downloading the ‘Think Queensland, buy locally’ poster, sticker and fact sheet.
Stepping back to move forward

Mark and Joanne stepped back from the day-to-day operation of Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat and focused on networking to successfully grow their business.
Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS)

Search ABLIS to find the government licences, permits, approvals, registrations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines your business needs.