Thinking of starting a small business? A practical guide for Tasmanians

Starting a business is exciting but making the right decisions about the benefits and risks can feel overwhelming.

That is why we have developed a free practical guide to help you on your journey.

The guide focuses on the Tasmanian operating environment and includes:

• useful contacts to help you find support
• guidance on how to do research, gather information and assess a business idea
• help with preparing a business plan and determining a business structure
• information to help you consider legal requirements, manage finances and deal with staff, customers and suppliers.

The guide will help you ensure your decisions are evidence-based and right for you.

Download Thinking of starting a small business? A practical guide for Tasmanians [PDF] [Word]

The following worksheets can be used as you work your way through the guide:

• SWOT analysis worksheet [PDF] [Word]
• Risk assessment worksheet [PDF] [Word]
• Competitor analysis worksheet [PDF] [Word]