How do I set up operations?

Setting up your business operations involves many different aspects.
  • Buy or lease business premises
    The location of your business can be an important factor in its success. So you should carefully assess what's the right environment for your business.
  • Order & purchase stock
    Efficient stock control is having the right amount of stock in the right place at the right time.
  • Arrange insurance
    It's essential to arrange insurance when you're starting out in business - you should insure your company, your income and your commercial risk.
  • Set up record keeping & accounting systems
    It's a legal requirement for you to keep records of your business transactions for a minimum of five years, so it's important that you have good record keeping practices in place.
  • Hire staff
    Good employees can be your greatest asset, so recruiting and retaining the right person is important.
  • Corporate governance
    Corporate governance is about good decisions being made by the right person. Here is what small business owners need to consider.
  • Retail leasing in your state or territory
    Useful guides, information and resources in your state or territory on retail leasing.

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