Business Resources

Before you start a Business, it would be beneficial to check out for the free resources out there under the different Government Banners, which can also help you understand the requirements, and give you more tips, however your accountant or solicitor will summarise some of these for you.

WebsiteType of help
www.abr.gov.au  It is where you can check for ABN’s etc, e.g. with future clients you might want to check their ABN is current.
www.asic.gov.au  Register your business or company name
www.business.vic.gov.au  Good information for business owners including a range of templates in which you can use
www.worksafe.vic.gov.au  Tips on how to comply with the Work Health and Safety compliance within your workplace
www.fwo.gov.au  A good website for when you start to employ staff it helps you understand your requirements
www.ato.gov.au  All the information you need to help you understand the tax requirements
www.business.vic.gov.au/iblis  What licences you may need to start your business.
Labour Hire AuthorityIt is worth searching for this in your own State to see whether you need to be registered to supply labour hire or not- your solicitor may also be able to advise here.

The above table of information can be used even when you are in Business, it is a good reference guide when you need to know certain information, it keeps you in your mind of where you need to look for certain information with in your business.