Starting or buying a business

If you're considering, researching or developing plans for a new business use our guides, checklists, tips and templates to help you.

Start your new business journey by:

Take the business readiness health check

Discover if you, your idea, and your plans are in shape to start a new business.

Tools and resources

Find more information and support to help you start or buy a business.

Key elements of starting a business

Learn about the legal, regulatory, resource and finance elements of business before starting.

Writing a business plan

Find out how developing a business plan can help you to achieve your business objectives and goals - both short term and long term.

Video - Starting a business

Watch our video to help develop your idea, skills, and plans to start a business.