Starting your business

Managing risk when starting up

Identifying, analysing, evaluating and treating risks, developing a risk management plan
Establishing your business

Business structures, naming your business, leasing premises, finance, banking
Preparing a business plan

Understanding your business plan, preparing and reviewing your business plan
Turning your idea into a business

Getting professional advice, business planning, market research, starting or buying a business
Business name

Tips for choosing a business name and how to register your business name
Getting the right licences and registrations

Business licences, registering your business for tax, trade marks, domain names
Research resources for business and industry

Find out which organisations can help you research your business and industry
Meeting your legal obligations

Regulatory requirements, licences, tax, record keeping, intellectual property, insurance
Grants and business support

Grants and funding programs, applying for grants, support services for your business
Skills for running a business

Develop the skills you need to run a successful business