Starting a business checklist
Starting your own business can be an exciting but daunting time. Our starting a business checklist will guide you through important steps to ensure you get off on the right foot.
- Develop your business plan
- Develop your marketing plan
- Develop an exit strategy
- Decide on your business structure
- Conduct market research to better understand your industry and target customers
- Check if your proposed business name is available
- Check if your proposed business name conflicts with someone else’s registered trade mark
- Register your business name
- Register for your ABN, TFN, PAYG and GST
- Ensure you understand your intellectual property rights
- Register your trade marks
- Register your domain name
- Ensure you understand your legal and tax obligations
- Read up on the Australian Consumer Law and how it impacts you
- Ensure you understand standards and codes of practice
- Consider your best source(s) of finance
- Apply for grants or financial assistance
- Arrange relevant insurances
- Apply for specific licences and permits that apply to you
- Ensure you understand your employer obligations
- Ensure you understand your workplace health and safety requirements
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For 25 more start-up tips, read this checklist from Start Like A Boss.