The business.gov.au Starting your business checklist and Growing your business checklist will guide you through the various stages of your business, whether you're just starting or ready to grow.
Keeping your business strong during the global economic downturn might be difficult, but there are steps you can take and opportunities available to you.
Funding has been awarded to successful Business Enterprise Centres (BECs) and registered business organisation applicants through the Small Business Advisory Services (SBAS) program.
Standard Business Reporting (SBR) is now open for business, offering Australian businesses, accountants, bookkeepers, tax agents and payroll professionals a quicker and simpler way to complete and lodge reports for government.
In response to the global recession, the Small Business Support Line has been established to complement existing services to small businesses. Call the the Small Business Support Line on 1800 77 7275, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time). The Support Line is closed on Australian National Public Holidays.