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Starting a Business
Thinking about, or going to start your own business?
FACT SHEETS, CHECKLISTS & WORKSHOPS
The Department of Trade & Economic Development have a range of fact sheets, checklists and workshops that can help you make the right decisions. Click here to see what is available 
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS WORKSHOP DVD
A DVD with workbook is also available and can be sourced from the Mid North Regional Development Board's Business Development Officer. If you would like to enquire about this call 88423115 or email business@mnrdb.com.au
REGISTERING A BUSINESS NAME
Do you want to register a business name and are not sure whether it is available? Did you know that you can check on-line! Click here to go to the Australian Securities & Investments Commissions website search facility
Is the name available and now you would like to register it. Click here to go to the Office of Consumer & Business Affairs 
LICENCES, PERMITS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Are you looking for information on what licenses and permits that you will need from the Commonwealth, State Governments and you local Council, for your particluar business? Did you know that you can get this information either by visiting a website www.bli.net.au or by contacting the Business Development Officer on 88423115 (during normal business hours)
NEIS PROGRAM
Looking for information of the New Enterprises Incentive Scheme Program. Click here to find out more..
FURTHER ASSISTANCE
If you would like to discuss your ideas with our Business Development Officer please call 88423115 or email business@mnrdb.com.au
CHECKLISTS
The following are links to specific business checklists by the Australian Taxation Office and the Australian Competion and Consumer Commission










