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Business Hotline

The Queensland Government, through the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation has one place for information and assistance to help you get your business on the road to success.

Whether you're thinking about starting a business or you've already got one underway, the Business Hotline offers a range of services to meet your needs. For the cost of a local call* Business Hotline staff can provide you with information to help guide and assist you with your business planning, inform you of the government support available, and provide you with all the licences you need to start and operate your business.

The Business Hotline is available during business hours and access to all services is available online 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Don't run around, contact the Business Hotline on 1300 363 711 (interstate and international callers +61 7 3001 6359) or access the full range of business services online.

* Local call costs apply to Queensland callers only (excludes calls from mobiles).

Last updated 9 July 2009

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