Start-up options

Due diligence checklist for buying a business

What to find out before you buy a business
Buying a business

Important steps for buying an existing business
Buying a franchise

Find out how to buy a franchise business
Starting a home business

Setting up a home business, accounting, work-life balance, networking, eBusiness
Doing business online: the basics

Overview of online business, online buying and selling, creating a website, online security
Business legal structures

Overview of main business structures - sole trader, partnership, company and trust
Not-for-profits and associations

Overview of not-for-profit incorporated associations, charities and cooperatives
Joint ventures

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of joint ventures
Business start-up guides

An invaluable resource as you plan your business

Do it online

General enquiries call 13 25 23 (option 3)

From rocky road to chocolate city

Amy and Chris opened 2 city stores for their Noosa Chocolate Factory produce after years of running farmers' market stalls.
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.
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.