If you are a small business owner you need to find your tribe!

Explore these helpful resources for New Business Owners in Brisbane and Moreton Bay

Starting a business is exciting, but there is a lot to think about in the early stages. Alongside choosing the right business structure, preparing contracts and understanding your legal obligations, it is important to build a strong support network around you.

When I first started Collett Law Group, some of the most useful support came from free business programs, mentors and local business networks. Being connected with the business community can help you stay informed about funding opportunities, workshops and practical issues that other business owners are dealing with too.

I've put together some of the best free support resources available to Queensland business owners right now

UniSC Business Planning Course UniSC offers a Queensland Government-funded business planning course. Participation is free and can also provide access to professional mentors.

UniSC Tax Workshops These free workshops can help new business owners better understand taxation and their financial obligations.

Moreton Bay Business Connect For businesses operating in the Moreton Bay region, Business Connect provides information about local workshops, events, networking opportunities and business initiatives.

Business Queensland Business Queensland provides practical information for small business owners, including information about government support, grants and running a business in Queensland.

Advance Queensland Events Advance Queensland regularly promotes networking events, workshops and programs for business owners, entrepreneurs and innovators.

Brisbane Business Hub The Brisbane Business Hub offers workshops, networking opportunities, mentoring and other support for business owners.

Women in business may also wish to explore available grants and initiatives. Explore the Women in Business Grant

Get the foundations right from the start

Good business advice is not limited to accounting and business planning. Legal issues are often much easier and less expensive to deal with when they are considered before problems arise.

For a new business, this can include choosing the appropriate business structure, documenting arrangements between business partners, preparing customer and supplier contracts, protecting intellectual property, understanding employment obligations and making sure your terms and conditions are suitable for the way your business actually operates.

Taking the time to put the right foundations in place can help reduce disputes, protect your business and give you greater confidence as you grow.

At Collett Law Group, we work with small and growing businesses across Moreton Bay and greater Brisbane to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice from the early stages of business through to expansion, contracts and disputes.

Contact us today to get your business ideas off the ground!