Home Based/Small Business Information
Home-based businesses are an important part of the region’s business community - on average, there's a business in 1 of every 6 houses. According to the 2006 Census, 457 people worked at home in the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Government Area. There are many advantages to establishing your business at home, however there are some things to consider, and the links below provide a variety of helpful information and resources.
Goulburn Mulwaree Council Regulatory Information - A home-based business is one that is “carried out in a dwelling or in a building ancillary to a dwelling by one or more permanent residents of that dwelling”, and there are many possibilities – from home book-keeping to mechanical repairs – for which vastly different regulations would apply. For this reason, it is highly recommended that you contact GMC Councils Development Control Staff on 4823 4509 to make an appointment to discuss the specifics of your business. Or email your question to Council’s Development Control Department council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au.
Responses to frequently asked questions are available below.
www.crbec.com.au The Capital Region Business Enterprise Centre is an excellent business resource. Home page links to the 2008 Start Up Guide for Small Businesses - check Seminar & Workshop program and Business Breakfasts. Click on Resources for home based articles, free Business Plan template, Are You Ready for Business Questionnaire and more.
www.ato.gov.au The Australian Taxation Office website. General and specific home-based information available – search the site “home based”.
www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au NSW Office of Fair Trading website. Under Business tab, find information about registering your business name, licensing and more.
www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au NSW Small Business – Department of State & Regional Development initiative. General and specific home-based information available. Excellent Homebiz Kit – search the site “homebiz kit”.
www.business.gov.au access to the Australian government’s business development information, transactions and services you may need, providing essential information on planning, starting and running your business.
www.workcover.nsw.gov.au WorkCover NSW provides information on workers compensation, occupational health & safety, laws & policies in the workplace. See “Small Business Website” for info tailored especially for small businesses.
www.accc.gov.au Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) to help you understand your rights and responsibilities under the Trade Practices Act 1974. Product safety and labelling, running your business, dealing with customers and other businesses, industry codes of conduct, professions and competition.
Many industries have associations to represent the interests of and advise members. These are often worth joining as they provide broad guidelines for your specific business type and often have good information available on their websites.
Contact details
Debbi Rodden
02 4823 4444 (ph)
02 4821 9668 (fax)
council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au
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