Starting or buying a business

If you're considering, researching or developing plans for a new business use our guides, checklists, tips and templates to help you.

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Topics

Business readiness health check

Take our quick online health check to discover if you and your business are ready to open.

Planning a new business

Develop your business idea, forecast your finances, and assess your personal skills.

Setting up a new business

Explore the start-up steps for licences, registrations, business names and legal structures.

Buying a business

Explore the option of buying a business. Learn about due diligence, valuations and contracts.

Buying a franchise

Learn about the pros and cons to consider when buying into a franchise business.

Business Launchpad

Use the Business Launchpad to find the licences and permits you need to start a business in Queensland.

Business Launchpad

Use the Business Launchpad to find the licences, permits and registrations you need to start your business in Queensland.

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Tools and resources

Key elements of starting a business

Learn about the legal, regulatory, resource and finance elements of business before starting.

Writing a business plan

Find out how developing a business plan can help you to achieve your business objectives and goals - both short term and long term.

Costs to start and run your business

Understand common start-up costs and use our calculator to work out your start-up costs.