Start a business

Start a business

Running a successful small business involves more than just working for yourself.

Before you leap in you need to consider three important aspects:

  • Will the business satisfy your needs?
  • Do you have enough skills to run the business?
  • Do you have a sound business proposition?

Experience suggests you are more likely to succeed if there is a good match between your business venture and your skills, interests and motivations.

Some tips on starting a business:

  • Learn as much as you can about your proposed business.  Use networks like business associations and ask questions.
  • Be realistic about the effort, time and money it will take.
  • Keep accurate financial and customer records from the start.
  • Find a good accountant, lawyer, banker and insurance agent.

You can find detailed information about how to start your business and more by visiting the Small Business Tool Kit’s Start a business module.

You can also download and view this brochure for more questions to consider when starting a business and for links to important organisations and websites that can assist you.

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"Having the sole rights to distribute a new innovative and environmentally friendly product in NSW and Queensland gives iSustainable an edge in the business world."

Jasmin Herro
iSustainable