TOOLS FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Running a business can be extremely rewarding, but it's also full of unavoidable forms, licenses and payments, all requiring attention. The website business.gov.au has been created to provide all the federal, state, territory and local government information you need for your business.  It streamlines your dealings with government and makes it easier to find government information, services and programs. The website contains key information including:

• Public information on every registered Australian business
• Permits, licenses and forms you need to conduct transactions at all level of government
• The latest information on superannuation and taxation issues
• Grants, tender and contract information
• Professional advice and support 

Using it is quick, simple and free of headaches.  It's little wonder that business.gov.au is where clever businesses do business.

What Government Agencies Can Do For You

This booklet (PDF 1.8MB) is a collection of contact information and services provided by a range of government agencies as a reference tool for small business in NSW.

The aim of the booklet is to help small business know about the government products and services that are available to them and to assist small business to access them.

The booklet is produced by the Government Business Education Network (GBEN) who are committed to helping small and medium agencies (both federal and state) with an interest in helping small and medium business in NSW.

To view and print this PDF document you will need the free Adobe Reader application.

A new web page – 'Employer essentials' – provides one point of access to all Commonwealth employer-related tax and superannuation information. Designed by the Tax Office specifically for employers, the new web page contains tools and information to assist employers in meeting their tax obligations.

Popular employer products including tax tables, forms and instructions are now easier to access. Tools such as the tax withheld calculator and the employee/contractor decision tool for the building and construction industry can be easily accessed from the same web page.

The web page also contains an overview of employer obligations, a checklist for each stage of employing people, and specific information on:

• pay as you go withholding
• fringe benefits tax
• superannuation, and
• record keeping.

Visit the 'Employer essentials' page at www.ato.gov.au/employers.