Industry guides
Practical guides for specific kinds of business, from cafés to trades and cleaning.
Running a trade business
A practical guide for tradies running their own business in Australia - licences, quoting and pricing, contracts and getting paid (including security of payment laws), vehicles and tools, safety, admin and finding good jobs.
Starting a cleaning business
How to start a domestic or commercial cleaning business in Australia - choosing your market, pricing, equipment and products, chemical safety, trust and checks, contracts, finding clients and growing a team.
Starting a restaurant or café
What it takes to start a café or restaurant in Australia - testing the concept, choosing a location and lease, the numbers that matter, food business registration and food safety rules, staffing, and getting customers through the door.