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Business Point
1800 440 026

email:
businesspoint@
development.tas.gov.au

Business Point is a referral service that can guide you on where to access information on starting or growing a business.


Here is a list of useful information that will help you in starting a business. But also remember that Business Point is an excellent resource where you can find everything about how to start or grow your business and to refer you to where else you might need to go.

Phone 1800 440 026 or email businesspoint@development.tas.gov.au


If you’re really serious, this is the place to go.

Growing pains
Managing your suppliers and customers
Cash flow management
Getting your customers to pay on time
The law and your business
Managing research, development and innovation
Negotiate your way to success



Must-read articles for anyone who has not been in
business before.

Are you ready for the challenges of business?
Be your own boss
The keys to business success
The mechanics of starting a business
Is it feasable? Should I go into business?
Safeguarding your business
Choosing ownership structure of your business
Taxing your business
Locating your business
So you want to buy a business...


Knowledge of basic business practice is required. A good place to brush up on your business skills.

Financing your business
Planning your business success
Marketing your business
Researching your market
Controlling your business
Stay home and mind your own business
Staffng your business
Getting help