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Welcome to Maple’s Useful Links Business Library!
Maple’s aim of the Business Library of Links is to provide Australian small businesses with information which empowers them to build and maintain strong business foundations.
If you know of a great free online resource not yet included in our list, please help us to help small business by letting us know what it is. Although we endeavour to keep the links current, if you discover that one or more of the links are no longer up to date, it would be super if you’d let us know.
Be sure to visit our Resources page for more information on how to maintain a healthy, low-stress business. If there is a particular small business topic that you would like Maple to write about, we would love to know what it is!
Click the orange headings to go to the links.
General
Business Queensland
This federal government website for business is an excellent source of information for business including information about registrations, available support and federal government business grants.
Business Resources & Info For Sunshine Coast Businesses
Information to assist businesses local to the Sunshine Coast.
Small Business & Family Enterprise Ombudsman
ASBFEO understands the challenges facing small and family businesses and provides advice and research to improve policies, access to dispute resolution information and services and mental health support should the need arise.
The Queensland Small Business Commissioner
The QSBC constantly monitors available help and have collated a range of support services and information to help Queensland small businesses manage issues that may arise when operating small business.
Department of Employment, Small Business & Training
The DESBT helps small businesses to start, grow and employ through grants and support programs.
Basic Steps & Guide to Starting a Business
This resource by Xero is a great first overview of some of the steps involved in starting a business. Use it in conjunction with some of the more detailed resources.
ABLIS: Find the licences you need for your business
The Australian Business Licence & Information Service (ABLIS) is a useful tool to find out which licences you need to start, run and grow your business.
10 Monthly Tasks for Good Business Health
This simple checklist helps you to focus on many important parts of running a business which are often missed amongst the hustle and bustle.
Business Training & Events Finder
Find government run or government funded events and training for your business. These events can help you improve your business skills, learn about government grants or grow your network.
What do you do if someone copies your business?
The WA Small Business Development Corporation has a range of resources to support small business, including this article about what to do if your idea, product or brand is copied by another party.
Qld Business Launchpad
Save time and effort when starting and running your business by using the Business Launchpad, a digital tool that makes it easier to discover licences, permits and regulatory information tailored to your business needs.
Why you need a bookkeeper that is TBP registered
If you outsource your bookkeeping to an external business or subcontractor, you need to be confident that they have the knowledge and skill to keep your organisation’s finances straight and make sure you remain compliant. If you also want them to help you prepare your business activity statements, they must be a BAS agent. The only exception to this is if they are employed by your business as an in-house bookkeeper. This task is too important to leave to someone who isn’t qualified. As the business owner, you will wear the risk if something goes wrong. Here are some reasons why you should hire a bookkeeper who is also a BAS agent.
Payroll & Employees
Latest Workplace News for Small Business
Struggling to stay on top of the latest changes to workplace laws? The Fair Work Ombudsman’s small business latest new page will update you on recent and upcoming changes.
Obligations When People Work for You
This ATO link covers lots of employer responsibilities including: Before you hire, hiring a new worker, obligations when people work for you, when a worker leaves and when you are no longer hiring workers.
Work Safe Qld
Information and services for work health and safety and workers’ compensation in Queensland.
Workers’ Compensation Helpline
The helpline advisors can help you with information about WorkCover claims, how to handle returning to work, case reviews and appeals processes, and more. They can also help you understand the steps in the process, where to find relevant information and who to speak to at different points along the way.
Super Eligibility Decision Tool
Use this decision tool to check if you need to make super guarantee (SG) contributions for employees or contractors.
Sunshine Coast Jobs Hub
Sunshine Coast Jobs Hub is a one-stop-platform for employment in the Sunshine Coast region. It is a smart, cost free way to recruit quality local staff as well as attracting new workers to our region, using this easy online system.