Useful business tools and resources

Business planning tools

You can access a range of business planning tools for free, including:

• business planning kit
• market research kit

Learn more about these useful tools for preparing a business plan.

Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS)

ABLIS is a free online service that will help you find the right local, Queensland and Australian government licences, permits, registrations and other support services that you need to operate a business.

Webinars

Web-based seminars are an ideal way for you to improve your business skills without having to leave your desk. The Queensland Government regularly provides free business webinars that cover a range of topics to help you plan for, and continually improve, your business.

Trade and export

Trade and Investment Queensland aims to help Queensland companies earn more export dollars through individualised and targeted services such as workshops, seminars, networking events and mentoring.

Business online resources

You can sign up to or visit our Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube accounts to receive business updates, links to useful information and support, and case study videos to help you start, run and grow your business.

Also consider...

• View our 7 steps to business success e-learning series and find out how to improve your chances of business success.
• Download the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) First Business app for more resources on starting a business.