Starting your own business can be tricky at the best of times. The State Government's Business and Industry website offers a comprehensive guide for people interested in starting a business. Advice ranges from what to do before you start, through to running a business, employing people, export trade and doing business in regional Queensland.
The State Government's Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) website also brings together specialist knowledge, networks and services in order to assist businesses with starting-up, eligibility for financial incentive schemes and expanding. Other topics include registering a business name and responding to challenges like climate change.
Some individual or business activities require a permit or licence. Finding this information might seem overwhelming, but it is easily accessible. Information on permits or licence applications can be found in the Business laws & permits section.