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So, you don't want to work for someone else. Being the boss must be easy.

WRONG!

 

So you want to run your own business? Good, we trust you hate taking holidays then! Look, there is so much to learn about being the boss, it's really hard to work out what you need to know now. So we will be selective. Check the boss box for some dirty little tricks!

 

Hey, take a look at all the dudes at the top of the page. Notice something, there are no dudettes! That's not very accurate. In Australia the majority of small businesses are owned and operated by chicks (Oops, sorry women). So to help all you lovely ladies, check out the Girls Guide to Business by clicking the picture to the left.

 

OK, OK it is bit sexist I hear you say. Well try this bit of non-sexist info about Going Solo!

 

All around Australia you can go to a Business Enterprise Centre, there is even one in Forbes / Parkes. They can give you heaps of advice on how to get set up and on your way. There are not an option, but an essential stop, really. Check them out!

 

Here are just some of the stuff they are good at:


Business Information
Current literature and publications eg. Tax GST & PAYG, Yellow Pages, business registration, available training, bench marks.

Training Programs
Financial Management, record keeping, BAS, marketing, business planning, customer service and promotions. New Apprentices training. Certificate IV Small Business.

Business Referrals
Local accountants, solicitors, marketing consultants, insurers, ATO officers and financial planners.

Government Programs
Management of New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) Small Business Improvement Program (SBIP) Smart Start, WIB.

Business Networks
Encouraging local businesses to meet each other and share experiences and network for more business, developing strategic alliances, establishing local community liaisons.

Workshop/ Seminars
Current issues eg. Taxation reform, e-commerce, Women in Business (WIB), Starting Your Own Business, The Internet, Home Based Business.

Mentoring Support
For start-up and established small and micro businesses.

Business Analysis
Research, quality management, purchasing a new business.

General Management
Business projects, Business Incubators, Work for the Dole, Internet Service Provider, Online Access Centre, Access to Finance, event planning & facilitation and office services.

 

 

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