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Guide to starting a business

Setting up your own business is exciting, but can also be challenging if you're not prepared. This guide will take you through each step of starting a business and help you understand what's ahead.

Step 3 of 6: Help for your business

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3. Help for your business

Find resources to help you with your business, from general business advice to finance assistance and support for your mental health and wellbeing.

Find help for your business

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Get help for your business

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  • I have found an adviser I can talk to about business related issues.

Find resources to help with your business

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Support for your business finances

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  • I have registered for home-based business licences and permits.
  • I have made sure my insurance covers home-based businesses.
  • I understand how running a home-based business affects my tax.
  • I have found appropriate premises to run my business from.
  • I have checked the rental contract to ensure I understand my rights.

Get support for your mental health and wellbeing

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Mental health and wellbeing support for business

Checklist

  • I have strategies in place to create a good work life balance.
  • I have found a good support network.

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