We had a great day today and hopefully produced some really helpful content for people looking to start a business or register a company. We spent the morning and early afternoon filming a promotional video for our websites homepage as … Continued
Business Name Registration
Step by Step Guide to Starting a Business in Australia
Before setting up a business in Australia there are a few simple steps you need to take which will ensure that the set up is legitimate and correct. Keeping in mind that not everyone is entitled to register a … Continued
Do I Need A Company or Business Name?
When starting off in a new business venture there can be much confusion about which business structure is the best way to go. For many people the costs of starting a new business are very difficult not only to accurately … Continued
WARNING – YOUR BUSINESS OR COMPANY NAME MIGHT BE INFRINGING A TRADEMARK!
Early this year, we posted some general information about trademarks – what a trademark is, why you should register and what’s involved. The subject of trademarks is even more of a hot topic since the launch of the new national … Continued
16 FAQ’s About Business Name Registration
Q. Does everyone carrying on a business need to register a business name? A. No. You can trade under your own name (e.g. John Doe) or your company name (e.g. John Doe Pty Ltd), giving that you have an Australian … Continued
Is Your Hobby A Business?
With the growing popularity of social commerce websites such as etsy.com or even the accessibility to affordable e-commerce website development, many people are turning their hobbies from pastime activities to lucrative businesses. Not knowing if you’re in actual business or … Continued
Protecting your Business Names and Company Names
The way to protect a business name or company name is through registration as a trademark. From May 2012 a national business name registration system will be in place in Australia (versus the current ‘state wide’ business name registration), making … Continued
What To Consider When Choosing A Domain Name
Choosing a domain name for your website is a very important decision. Your domain name will help you brand your business; therefore, it needs to be a name that can relate with your business. More importantly, however, it needs to … Continued
It May Be Time To Change Your Business Structure…Thinking to the Future
Having an appropriate structure set up for your business is critical to both the early stages of achievement and its aptitude to develop, remain flexible, be tax effective, protect assets and minimise costs in the future. At the beginning of … Continued
Changes to the Business Name Registration System
On 28 May, 2012 a new new National Business Names Registration System is set to be launched. This new National system will replace the current state and territory registers. Once the new system is in place, all business name registrations will be … Continued