Business Resources and Support

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Chinchilla

Hear from locals Louise and Greg, and newcomers Eve and Georgia, on why they love to live in Chinchilla.

Link: https://youtu.be/oE0oaOfBZDw

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Dalby

Hear from locals Melinda and Glen, and newcomers Thu and Alberto, on why they love to live in Dalby.

Link: https://youtu.be/iZnZ-Gqjbbg

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Jandowae

Hear from local Lillian, and newcomers Christine, Nadia and Sophia, on why they love to live in Jandowae.

Link: https://youtu.be/soD8rCGoBss

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Miles

Hear from local Emily, and newcomer Luke, on why they love to live in Miles.

Link: https://youtu.be/FHDcexvcLko

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Tara

Hear from local Jim, and newcomers Dan and Rachael, on why they love to live in Tara.

Link: https://youtu.be/LWO9wwGHdBg

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Wandoan

Hear from local Hollie, and newcomers Jack and Kate, on why they love to live in Wandoan.

Link: https://youtu.be/NtyS5k1myOc

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Esther Comenares

Link: https://youtu.be/njU81NCr1fY

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Cara Keehn

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDg3wt4i-qM

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Jess and Brett

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxZJ03DZR0A

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Kate Bradley

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5N8DytgEKg

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Working on the Western Downs

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Logo & Usage Guide

Use the 'It's the people that make it' logo on your advertising collateral.

Download the logo and Usage Guide here

Email Footer Images

You can include these at the bottom of your email messages to potential applicants or business connections.

Try hyperlinking the images to the Western Downs Queensland website, which promotes living and working in the Western Downs.

Download the Email Footer images here

Introduction delivered in partnership with Future Anything.

In this first episode, we run through everything you need to know to make the most of the next nine episodes.

Total length of time required to deliver this episode: 25 minutes

In this second episode, we run through:

• The Business Models Canvas Download Template
• How do you find a good business name?
•  Key Activities of your Business

Total length of time required to deliver this episode: 25 minutes

In this third episode, we unpack the competitor analysis and unique value proposition. 

Total length of time required to deliver this episode: 60-90 minutes

Resources:

• Understand your Market & Competitors
•  Competitor Analysis Template
•  Competitor Analysis Exemplar
•  UVP Template
•  UVP Exemplar 

In this fourth episode, we unpack customer personas and customer channels.

Total length of time required to deliver this episode: 50 minutes

Resources:

• Customer Persona Template
•  Customer Persona Exemplar
•  Customer Channels Template
•  Customer Channels Exemplar

In this fifth episode, we unpack branding and marketing.

Total length of time required to deliver this episode: 60 minutes

Resources:

• Content Calendar Template
•  Content Calendar Exemplar

In this sixth episode, we crunch your numbers to make sure you have a financially viable business model.

Total length of time required to deliver this episode: 60 – 90 minutes

Resources:

• Startup Costs
•  Costs and Viability Spreadsheet

In this seventh episode, we work with epic Accountant, Nicola, to unpack a whole bunch of really important things that you need to know to make sure you’re set up for success- including business structures, record keeping, IP, and Tax.

Total length of time required to deliver this episode: 30-60 minutes.

Resources:

Business Structure

Find more information about different business structures here. Each structure has different tax implications so it is best to discuss your situation with an accountant.

Record Keeping & Bookkeeping:

Please find some online bookkeeping services below (note they are listed in order of pricing and sophistication (low to high): Wave | QuickBooks | MYOB | Xero

Organisation tools:

Here are five tools to help with you with day-to-day business management:

• Apps such as Trello/Asana can be used to help keep your workflow on track throughout the day
• Back up your work in the cloud so that you can access your files at any time
• Slack or Google Hangouts are great internal messaging and notice tools
• Software such as OneNote is a great place to document your business processes (can access online and is more dynamic than MS Word)
• An online calendar whether it be through your emails or another provider will help you stay on track and help others in your business to collaborate with you more effectively.

Registrations:

Find some more information about different registrations at:
www.business.gov.au/registrations | www.register.business.gov.au/
An accountant will be able to advise you on the relevant registrations for your business and help you apply for them. 

Licences & Permits:

Register Licenses & Permits | Business Licenses & Permits | Australian Business Licensing and Information Service
Undertake this short questionnaire which will help you to determine which licences (if any) are relevant to your business.

Insurance:

Find some more information about different business insurances. We recommend you talk to an expert in this area. 

Intellectual Property:

Intellectual Property | Intellectual Property Explained
A lawyer can help you to protect your intellectual property.

In this eighth episode, we unpack how to pitch your idea.

Total length of time required to deliver this episode: 30 – 45 minutes.

Resources:

• PPPA Template

In this ninth episode, we unpack how to get some funding to launch your idea, including crowdfunding, grants and sponsorships.

Total length of time required to deliver this episode: 20- 30 minutes

In this final episode, we run through a summary of everything covered and also unpack a few key pieces of advice to set you up for success.

Total length of time required to deliver this episode: 10-15 minutes.