Guides for your business, trade or profession

The Business Start-up Essentials guide for your industry is invaluable as you plan your business. A Business Start-up Essentials guide is a step-by-step guide to starting a business in your industry in Queensland. Each guide contains early-stage planning information on licences, business planning and market research.

If you're not ready to apply for a business licence, but would like more information about what you need to do to start a business in Queensland, the Business Start-up Essentials guide for your industry is a good starting point.

What's in a Business Start-up Essentials guide?

Can your idea work? (including the 7 steps to business success)
Tailored industry and market information (know your market and your competition)
Staffing information
Licence/regulatory information for:
- your premises
- your business structure
- employing staff
- operating requirements specific to your industry
Support services and key contacts

Find the Business Start-up Essentials guide for your business

Read the General business start-up essentials guide (PDF, 218KB) that applies to all new Queensland businesses, then download a specific guide for your industry below.

For more information about Business Start-up Essentials guides, as well as information about the licences you need to run a business in Queensland, contact SmartLicence.