Popular tools
Employment agreement builder
Our tool helps you create contracts tailored to your business and to each person you employ.
ONECheck
ONECheck lets you check if a business name, trade mark, web domain or social media handle is usable.
Choose business structure
There are different ways to structure your business, each with different legal and financial obligations. Most businesses are sole traders, companies, or partnerships.
Cash flow forecaster
Start your cash flow forecast with our tool. Forecasting will help you understand your business health.
Funding explorer
Finding the right funding can be challenging. Funding explorer brings together a range of opportunities from across government in one place, helping you discover options that may be suitable for your business. Use the filters to find funding relevant to your sector and business goals.
Popular learning resources
Business plan template
Use our free template to help you write a great plan for launching your new business, or as a refresher of a previous business plan.
How to prepare a quote
Preparing a quote is about more than just the price tag. Learn what you need to do, including adding any materials, labour, time, and any extras. It’s important to get them right – for you and your client.
Quick focus business plan
Reflecting on your business strategy and plan doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. Download this template and use it when you want to quickly focus on the right things - or refresh an existing business plan.
Sole trader checklist
This is an easy-to-follow checklist you can use to tick off the essentials of being a sole trader.
Online learning series
Prioritisation to make the most of your time
Sometimes it can feel like there are never enough hours in the day. Find out how to get important things done without worrying about the small stuff or working yourself to exhaustion.
Reduce financial stress
Looking after your finances doesn’t need to be stressful. Watch our short videos for tips on how to reduce stress for financial management and during tax time.
Business planning online learning
Success in business requires careful thought and a path forward — a business plan. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all formula to write one, but there are some key things to consider.
Tips for tradies
Learn how to improve your construction business with these short videos and resources on quoting, pricing, invoicing, contract variations and cash flow.
Business planning online learning
Part 1: Thinking about your business
The first step in business planning is being clear about you and your business, such as what you do, how you do it and what your goals are. Find out what details you need to add into your business plan.
Part 2: Thinking about the market and marketing
Part of good planning is knowing your market. This includes where you’re selling and who you’re selling to. Get to know how you compare to your competitors and learn about your customers and what they want.
Part 3: Thinking about your financial situation
To succeed in business, you need to manage your assets and know when and how your money comes and goes. Learn how to follow the relevant rules and plan for surprises too, so that your business can continue to operate.