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There is an extensive range of resources available to assist you with better managing your business.
Some key resources are listed below, however other resources and key information points are referred to throughout this website, so make sure you also explore the key area specific to you need.
Business Readiness Diagnostic
Checklist for starting a business
Easy Plan Business Planning Template
Plan Smart Kit
Smart Skills Online
Business Readiness Diagnostic
To ensure the success of your business, you must first be aware of the types of skills your business requires.
These skills can include a broad range of managerial skills as well as technical skills relevant to your industry.
In order to identify the skills you need, it's a good idea to access what you have in comparison to what you need. Undertaking the Business Readiness Diagnostic can help with this.
Checklist for starting a business
The Federal Government's Business Gateway website has a very useful resource called Checklist for starting a business which you can download or print.
This resource steps you through all of the issues you need to consider when starting a business. It is also a useful tool for those businesses already operating.
Easy Plan Business Planning Template
The interactive Easy Plan CD-Rom is an excellent time-saving tool to help you prepare a comprehensive business plan.
Use the interactive Easy Plan CD-Rom to help you to:
- structure your business plan clearly
- document all aspects of your proposed business idea
- define clear objectives and monitor your progress
- market your idea to financial agencies or investors
- calculate your cash flow using pre-programmed financial spreadsheets.
The CD-Rom format means that this handy tool can be used multiple times to refine your business plan as your business grows.
To order your copy of the interactive Easy Plan CD-Rom contact the Business Bookshop by phoning 1300 363 711 (interstate/ overseas callers phone +61 7 3001 6359) or visit your local State Development Centre at the Brenden Hansen Building, 54 Main St, Pialba. Ph: 07 4125 9270.
PlanSmart Kit
Providing you with industry and market information for your business.
A PlanSMART Kit provides you with a wide variety of industry and market information tailored to your particular business type and location. The information contained within a PlanSMART Kit can assist you with preparing a business plan by answering questions such as:
- Who are my potential competitors and suppliers?
- What is the projected income and expenses for this type of business?
- What is the profile of the region where I propose to locate this business?
- What are the key success factors for this type of business?
Smart Skills Online
The Department of State Development has a number of short, free subjects available at Smart Skills Online.
This might be a good time to complete the preparation for Start-up module and find out how to get the business skills you need.
Workshops
There are a range of workshops on relevant business topics offered in Hervey Bay by government agencies such as the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation and the Wide Bay Burnett Area Consultative Committee.
These workshops are provided at a nominal cost to participants and offer great value for money.
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