Short Courses
www.tafe.qld.gov.au | TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland offer short courses on Starting
a Small Business, Project Management, Sales and Negotiation
Skills,
Time Management, and more. Courses usually run full-time
for 1-2 days, or part-time (one night a week) for 3-7
weeks. For more information about these courses, go
to the Short Courses page at http://www.tafe.qld.gov.au/courses/flexible_study/short_courses.html or call TAFE Queensland on 131
248.
Queensland Government Information
www.sd.qld.gov.au | Department of State Development
and Trade
This website is aimed at anyone looking to start
a business or expand their business in Queensland.
Primarily
focused
on supporting growth and innovation in Queensland,
and is a good starting point to find out about industries,
export opportunities, and Government subsidies and
grants
available to Queensland businesses. A Business Hotline
is available on 1300 363 711.
www.smartsmallbusiness.qld.gov.au | SmartSite website
Provided by the Department of State Development and
Trade, this website contains some useful resources
and information
for running your business, such as business fact sheets,
licences, seminars & workshops, and online training.
Also provides access to the SmartSite service, where
you can manage, apply for and pay for relevant licences & permits
required by your industry.
Australian Government Information
www.e-businessguide.gov.au | e-Business
Guide website
An initiative of the Australian Government, this
is a useful resource for any small business owner thinking
about doing business online. A good website for anyone
new to e-Business, with useful information and step-by-step
guides.
www.business.gov.au | business.gov.au website
This website covers business information on all aspects
of running a business in Australia, from marketing
and exporting, to employing staff. It includes a calendar
for Government events held around Australia, such as
seminars and training courses.
www.asic.gov.au | Australian Securities & Investments
Commission
Provides information on the requirements for registering
a business, including business name, structures and
types of companies. This is also a good website to
find out
about the legal requirements for running a business
in Australia. www.ausindustry.gov.au | AusIndustry website
Provided by the Department of Industry, Tourism and
resources, this website contains information on business
incentives,
tax and duty concessions and grants offered by the
Australian Government. The AusIndustry Hotline is
also available
on 13 28 46.
www.staysmartonline.gov.au | Stay
Smart Online website
This website is designed to provide home users and
small businesses with practical tips and advice on
staying
secure online. Includes information on how to secure
your computer, tips for performing transactions online,
and awareness of security warnings and scams. A subscription
to the E-Security Update email newsletter is also
available.
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