Find out more about the SBDC's free advisory service, the areas we can help you with and how to contact us.
An overview and comparison of the most common business structures - sole trader, partnership, company and trust.
Overview of important factors you need to consider when deciding on a business name and, importantly, how to register your business name.
Key tasks when closing a business include cancelling registrations, meeting tax requirements, notifying employees and paying out entitlements and ending or assigning lease agreements.
An overview of our Approvals Program that champions regulatory reform by working with local governments to streamline the process of obtaining local business licences and permits.
Starting a new business is exciting, however there are a few things you need to do before starting to trade. While there is no single place to ‘register’ your business, by following the essential steps in this guide you will have your new business up and running.
An overview of whether selling is the right option for you, preparing for sale, setting the right price and making the sale are all steps in selling your business.
Discover the key factors to consider when buying an established business - such as identifying the right business, key factors to analyse as part of the due diligence process and how to make an offer.
Find out how you can anonymously report unfair business practices (such as systemic late payments, non-payment, unfair contract terms or a breach of contract) to the SBDC for investigation.
Explains the difference between the types of finance you can source for your business as well as their advantages, disadvantages, and where these types of finances can be sourced.
Follow these steps to help you decide if you are ready to go into business, how to get started and where to seek help along the way.