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ANTA is aiming to empower our members and visitors alike with relevant and timely business information.

With the assistance of the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research we have included below helpful, informative and interesting articles to assist you grow and improve your business.

Business Assist News

30/7/10
ATO Small business newsletter - Issue 22

12/7/10
Free help to get your business online

7/7/10
ATO Small business newsletter - Issue 21

7/7/10
ATO Small business newsletter - Issue 20

Other services on offer that are helping businesses Australia-wide include:

Free help to get your business online
Independent Contractors
Business Plan Template
Australian Tax Office Small Business Support
ATO Free Tax Support
Fair Work for Small Business
Personal counselling services
WorkCover NSW resources - Helping you manage workplace health and safety
New Business Checklist
- Starting your Business Checklist
- Growing your Business Checklist
Business Consultation
GovForms
Business Enterprise Centres
Guide to Starting a Natural Therapy Practice
GST for Small Business
QLD SmartGuides
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Free help to get your business online

Small businesses can access a free online training program to help them use the internet to increase sales, reduce costs and simplify running their business.

Winning Business Online is a new training program funded by the Australian Government that helps businesses who are yet to get online, or who already have an online presence and want to build their knowledge and ability.

The program provides free modules online, low-cost seminars and one-on-one training.

To find out more, visit the Winning Business Online website.

Independent contractors

New handbook about independent contracting

If you’re looking for clear, concise information on independent contracting look no further than business.gov.au's new Independent Contractors: the essential handbook.

The first of its kind, the handbook provides information on a comprehensive range of topics relevant for both independent contractors and their hirers, including:

taxation
superannuation
insurance
intellectual property ownership
business planning
OH&S
workers compensation
negotiating contracts.

For more information, visit the Independent contractors site.

Download a copy of the Independent Contractors Handbook (PDF 2MB).

business.gov.au Business Plan Template

Are you currently looking to develop a business plan? Whether it's to obtain finance or give your business direction, the new business.gov.au Business Plan Template and Business Plan Guide can help.

After consultation with industry and business associations, business.gov.au has developed a business plan template with sections on:

Your business - structure, registrations, location and premises, staff, products and services, operations and sustainability.
Your market - research, targets, strategies, industry analysis and information on your customers and competitors.
Your future - vision statement, business goals and key business milestones.
Your finances - financial projections, interactive startup costing, balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow and break-even analysis spreadsheets.

To help you complete the template, a guide has been developed covering:

information and advice on how to get started
who to contact for assistance with developing your plan
a detailed overview of the business plan template with an explanation of each section and links to further information.

The new business plan template and guide are free and now available for download at business.gov.au/businessplan .

Australian Tax Office Small Business Support

Being in small business can offer you many rewards and benefits, but it also means you have additional tax obligations to consider. As your business grows and changes your tax situation will as well.

To help you stay in control of your tax affairs, we’ve identified a range of topics that may help you run your business, and links to where you can get more information and support from us in the Tax Office.

For more information, visit the Small business support website.

Australian Taxation Office - Free tax support

Talk to us and get the right tax support to get on with running your business

After talking to us, Australian small business owners find it easier to manage their tax and get on with running their business.

Our business support service gives you access to our experienced tax officers who can answer your questions and help you get on top of your tax issues. Talk to us if:

you want help understanding what you need to do
you’re having difficulty meeting your payment obligations.

Most businesses contact us to get help with finding the easiest and fastest way to:

manage records and paperwork
lodge correct activity statements on time
manage employer obligations (PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee and fringe benefits tax)
get connected to the Business Portal to lodge activity statements online and view statements and transaction history.

Download Free Tax Support publication »

Fair Work for Small Business

A new website has been launched to assist small businesses with understanding the Fair Work Act 2009 which came into effect on 1 July 2009.

An initiative of the Council of Small Business of Australia, some of the resources available on the new site include:

online webinars
guides
email newsletters
community forums

For more information, visit the Fair Work for Small Business website.

Personal counselling services

There are a number of government funded counselling services available to individuals and small businesses experiencing personal or economic difficulties. You can receive counselling for a range of issues including:

your financial situation and managing your business during the Global Financial Downturn
your personal circumstances and relationships
coping in rural and regional areas
being severely affected by drought and other natural disasters.

For further information on the counselling services available to you as an individual or business, see business.gov.au Personal counselling services page.

WorkCover NSW resources - Helping you manage workplace health and safety...

As a small business owner it's important for you to be aware of and be responsive to, any occupational health and safety (OHS) issues that may arise in your workplace. NSW WorkCover has developed a wide range of tools and kits to help you manage your OHS responsibilities.

Available on the WorkCover website, the health and safety resources include:

an online safety self assessment tool
an employee induction checklist
a small business safety checklist and starter kit
hazard profiles for a range of industries
forms for workers compensation and injury management.

For further information or to view the publications, visit the WorkCover website.

New to business checklist

These comprehensive checklist are a must-have for anyone thinking of, or starting a business.

The business.gov.au Starting your business checklist and Growing your business checklist will guide you through the various stages of your business, whether you're just starting or ready to grow.

Starting your business checklist - Updated April 2010

Are you new to business? To help you get started, the Australian Government has developed a Starting your business checklist covering many of the basic issues you need to consider. The checklist contains a series of questions to guide you through the various stages of your business including before you start, when you start, when you buy and when you run your business.

Growing your business checklist - Updated May 2010

Whether you're increasing staff, diversifying products or services, exporting goods, franchising your business or simply moving to bigger premises — the Growing your business checklist covers many of the issues needed to help you grow your business.

Developed by the Australian Government, the Growing your business checklist covers issues such as analysing your business, improving internal processes, growth in the workplace and opportunities for business growth.

Download your copies of both checklists by visiting http://www.business.gov.au/checklist or from the downloads below and to the left.

Business Consultation

Are you interested in having your say about changes to government regulations?

GovForms

GovForms is a single entry point for businesses to quickly and conveniently find, manage and complete the forms online with all levels of government - everything from registering for an ABN, applying for licences, to simply paying your rates.

Visit http://govforms.business.gov.au to get started today.

Business Enterprise Centres

If you are starting or looking to grow your business, you can access support at your local Business Enterprise Centre (BEC). BECs are community-based, not for profit business assistance organisations and are situated in metropolitan and regional centres throughout Australia. BECs offer businesses a range of services and assistance through all stages of development including:

planning to start a business
commencing operations
growing your business
succession planning and implementation.

For more information and to find your nearest BEC, visit the BEC website.

A Guide to Starting a Natural Therapy Practice

A Guide to Starting a Natural Therapy Practice has been developed by the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) to assist students and new practitioners in getting the best start to their career and establishing a successful practice.

Starting a new practice can be challenging and this guide outlines some of the areas to be considered.

Find out more »

GST for Small Business

As a business, it is important to understand taxes that affect you. To help you understand your GST obligations, the Tax Office have released a booklet called GST for Small Business.

The booklet has a range of information on:

registering for business
issuing and obtaining tax invoices
claiming GST credits
GST reporting
paying GST.

Download a copy of this Booklet below. More information on GST Exemptions.

QLD SmartGuides

If you're thinking about getting into business in Queensland and want an idea of what licences you may need, then a SmartGuide may be the thing for you.

The Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry (DTRDI) has put together 33 tailored guides covering most industries, including:

accommodation
event management
food export
natural therapy

To download a SmartGuide for your new business, visit the DTRDI Business website. For more licensing information visit the SmartLicence website or phone 1300 363 711 (Queensland callers only) or (07) 3001 6359.

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Independent Contractors Handbook (PDF 2071KB)