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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.


Mentor Resources
Receive free support and guidance from experienced business people.

www.business.gov.au is a must-see site, full of resources, written by the Australian Government. The site includes a calendar of seminars, workshops and conferences to assist small businesses when starting up.

www.sdi.qld.gov.au/virtual/index.cfm
Smart Skills is a site by the Queensland Government crammed with information, online tutorials for all levels of business. Be aware that some information may only apply to Queensland.



If you are running a small business or interested in starting a business, here are some useful tools in developing an understanding of basic business principles. Business Point is a one-stop-shop for any information you need when starting a business, including licence information, permits and codes of practice plus it can refer you to other service providers that can assist in advice and expertise.


The fastest way of finding out everything you need to know about licenses, permits and compulsory codes of practise from all levels of government. For more information contact Business Point.

Enterprise Centres can provide free information, advice and support to people looking to start or buy a small business.

This program helps women on low incomes by providing business mentoring support and interest-free business loans. For more information contact Business Point.



These booklets are a quick and simple guide to starting or buying a small business.