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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
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 Department of State Development Business Readiness Diagnostic can help with this.
Checklist for starting a business
This resource steps you through all of the issue 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.
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?
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.
These workshops are provided at a nominal cost to participants and offer great
value for money.
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