The first starting point for anyone looking to start a business or already trading should be Business Queensland and their indepth Running Business page.
This page will provide clear advice on all elements of running a business, from finance essentials to employing and managing staff, IT, marketing, and legal obligations.
This is a great resource to look at now, such as to learn how to improve your financial performance, and to come back to when you need specific advice, such as how to resolve business disputes, and how to prepare for and recover from natural disasters.
Business Queensland - Running a Business
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) micro-credentialing program helps tourism and hospitality operators onboard, reskill and retain their staff through short, online courses.
The program aims to provide an opportunity to support changing workplaces by enabling the provision of focused training in specific skills to better support employees and businesses to adopt innovations and improved productivity.
The courses are delivered online and include several bite-size videos (average 3 mins each) featuring industry experts.
QTIC Micro Credentialing Program
If you don’t know where you are going, and how you will get there, how will you get there?
If you want to grow your business, or make running your business easier, a business plan will help you by documenting your goals, and the strategies you will use to reach them.
This page will provide a step by step guide on writing a detailed business plan as well as providing templates and additional resources.
Writing a Business Plan
This template will help you easily clarify your plans for the year to come to support business growth or development. It was designed to support submissions to the Queensland Tourism Awards.
Simple Business Plan Template
Easily find out which permits your business must have.
A free online service that will help you discover the local, Queensland, and Australian government licences, permits, registrations, and approvals you need to operate a business.
Your personalised report will include
- A summary of state, local and Australian government requirements
- Detailed information about relevant licences and permits
- How to access relevant forms
- Who to contact for help
Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS)
Risk management planning reduces the potentially costly impacts of risks on your business – and can even save you from losing your business!
This webpage will provide comprehensive guidance on identifying and managing business risks within your business.
Managing risks in your business
Learn about compulsory and optional insurances for businesses.
Learn About Business Insurance