Business start-up guides
Starting a new business requires a lot of planning and research. The easiest way to find out how to get started is to read a business start-up guide. The 'Starting a business' guides listed below cover a range of industries and may apply to your specific business.
The guides will help you:
- assess whether your business idea will work
- understand your industry and current market trends
- find a competitive edge for your business
- understand your relevant industry licences and permits (including business premises licences)
- select an appropriate business structure (e.g. sole trader, company, partnership)
- hire the right staff for your business
- access useful business support services and industry contacts.
For more information about how to start a business, and the licences you may need to run your business in Queensland, contact the Business Support Services team or visit ABLIS (Australian Business Licence and Information Service).
General business start-up guide
If you do not have a specific type of business in mind, you can read our general business start-up guide (PDF, 198.3 KB) for general information on:
- how to start a business in Queensland
- the 7 steps to business success
- market research
- legal business structures
- useful business contacts.
Find the start-up guide for your business
Read the step-by-step guide to starting a business in your industry below.
Tourism
Property, construction, trades and engineering
- Starting an electrical contractor business
- Starting a painting and decorating business
- Starting a plumbing or draining business
- Starting a real estate business
Repair and maintenance
- Starting a cleaning service business
- Starting a garden maintenance business
- Starting a motor repair business
- Starting a pest management business
Food, beverage and catering
- Starting a bakery
- Starting a café or coffee shop
- Starting a catering business
- Starting a restaurant
- Starting a takeaway or fast food business
Retail and wholesale
- Starting a clothing retail business
- Starting a convenience or general store
- Starting a florist business
- Starting a newsagency
- Starting a second-hand dealer or pawnbroker business
- Starting a service station
Lifestyle and personal services
- Starting a child care service business
- Starting a hairdressing and beauty business
- Starting a natural therapy business
Creative industry
Security services
Information and computer technology (ICT)
Business and administrative services
- Starting a consultancy business
- Starting an employment agency
- Starting a printing and publishing business
Manufacturing
- Last updated
- 05 March 2013
Contact
General enquiries call 13 25 23 (option 3)
