Start with a plan

This is essential for anyone starting a business - you must develop a detailed plan for how you are going to start and manage your new business.

This important first step will help you to identify challenges and opportunities from finances to marketing and publicity.

Yarra Ranges Business co-ordinates workshops, events and mentoring that can help on your journey.

Please visit the below links for further information and support.

Online resources

• Write a business plan
• Starting a business guide (Federal Government)
• Planning tools for starting a business (Victorian Government)
• Accessible tourism and business
• Eastern Regional Libraries
• Entering into a retail lease
• Franchising - Is it for you?

Events & Workshops

• Yarra Ranges business events 
• Business Victoria mentoring events and workshop