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STARTUP BUSINESS HUB

Starting a business? You’re in the right place. We’ve listed the steps to starting a business alongside everything you need to help you plan, fund, set up and grow with confidence.

The steps to starting a business:

1. Creating a business plan

Learn how to plan a successful business from day one.

2. Registering your business

Find out how to register your business name, ABN, and structure.

3. Financing your business

Learn how to fund your business and stay on top of cash flow.

4. Setting up your business

Everything you need to know to set your business up the right way.

5. Marketing your business

Build your brand and reach more customers with these marketing tips.

6. Protecting your business

Explore legal, financial, and insurance tools to protect your business.


All kinds of businesses, all kinds of support

We’re here to back your business with tailored tools and guidance - no matter the size, stage, or industry.

  • Contractors
  • Sole traders
  • Startups
  • Partnerships
  • Small businesses
  • Freelancers
  • Micro-businesses

How do I redeem the free subscription offer?

Business Transaction Account holders only
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Things you should know

* The exclusive collection of partner offers total has been calculated assuming you take up all partner offers for the entire offer period and, where applicable, based upon the highest subscription offered. For MYOB, value has been calculated based on a monthly MYOB Business Pro subscription. Samsung involves an initial purchase of $4,000, followed by a subsequent $1,000 purchase. 
 
The information in this article is general in nature; does not take your objectives, financial situation or needs into account; and does not constitute tax advice. Consider its appropriateness to these factors; and we recommend you seek independent professional legal and/or financial advice about your specific circumstances before making any decisions.