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Small Business Health Check

Step 1 | Branding

A branding kit is essential for establishing a consistent and memorable identity for your business. It includes your logo, colour palette, typography, and other visual elements that represent your...

Step 2 | Online Presence

Strengthen Your Online Presence for Better Visibility In this step we’ll focus on enhancing your online presence to improve visibility and attract more customers. Why an Online Presence? A strong...

Step 3 | Marketing

Effective Marketing Strategies Step 3 of your Small Business Health Check! Here we’ll explore effective marketing strategies to boost your business and reach your target audience. Why Marketing...

Step 4 | Progress & Adjustments

Step 4 in our Small Business Health Check! This step we’ll focus on monitoring your progress and making adjustments to ensure continuous improvement...

Client Resources

Hosting Options

Hosting Options What is hosting?  Web hosting is like renting space on the internet to store your website so people can visit it anytime. It’s where all your website’s information, like pictures...

Web Design is a Journey, Not a Destination

At Environmentarian.au, we believe that web design is an iterative process—a cycle of refinement, creativity, and growth. The best websites aren’t built in a day; they evolve over time, shaped by user...

Content is King! But what is Content?

In this article, we'll focus on website content. For a website, content is anything that can be read, viewed, or interacted with by visitors. It’s the key to communicating what your site is about and...

6 steps to starting a small business: A Layman’s Guide

Starting a business involves many steps, but by following this guide, you can create a solid foundation for your venture. Take your time with each step to ensure everything is done right the first...

Website Builders – A Dummy’s Guide

When creating a website, you can choose from various tools and platforms, each with its strengths and weaknesses. Let’s explore Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, WordPress, and CMS from web hosts...

Small Business Accounting programs

Each of these accounting programs has its own strengths and weaknesses, making them suitable for different types of businesses depending on their specific needs and budgets...

High Communication with Our Clients: A Priority at Environmentarian

High communication with our clients is a priority at Environmentarian because it builds trust, ensures alignment, facilitates problem-solving, provides peace of mind, and enhances collaboration...

Comparison : Owner Builders of Websites and Houses

Owner Builders of Websites and Houses...

Websites with WordPress | 1. What do they cost?

The cost of WordPress websites in Australia can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the complexity of the site, the level of customisation required, and whether you hire a...

Marketing Campaigns

Comparison : Owner Builders of Websites and Houses

Owner Builders of Websites and Houses...

Free 30-Minute Marketing Mix Health Check

With so many platforms available, it can be challenging to know where to focus your energy, time and budget. For over 10 years, the internet has been the go-to place to search for things, with Google...

Step 3 | Marketing

Effective Marketing Strategies Step 3 of your Small Business Health Check! Here we’ll explore effective marketing strategies to boost your business and reach your target audience. Why Marketing...

Step 2 | Online Presence

Strengthen Your Online Presence for Better Visibility In this step we’ll focus on enhancing your online presence to improve visibility and attract more customers. Why an Online Presence? A strong...

Web Design

Southern Hemp @ southernhemp.au

Excited to announce a new project with Southern Hemp! After meeting David Brian at a recent conference, we noticed his strong social media presence but saw an opportunity to enhance his website. It...

Hosting Options

Hosting Options What is hosting?  Web hosting is like renting space on the internet to store your website so people can visit it anytime. It’s where all your website’s information, like pictures...

Web Design is a Journey, Not a Destination

At Environmentarian.au, we believe that web design is an iterative process—a cycle of refinement, creativity, and growth. The best websites aren’t built in a day; they evolve over time, shaped by user...

Embracing the Challenge of Website Maintenance: Why Your Site Needs Regular Care

Managing a website is a bit like maintaining a nice garden: it requires consistent attention just to look good and to work great then to produce fruits or flowers it will need more time and energy:...

Content is King! But what is Content?

In this article, we'll focus on website content. For a website, content is anything that can be read, viewed, or interacted with by visitors. It’s the key to communicating what your site is about and...

Green Hosting: Carbon Neutral Servers

Environmentarian is committed to reducing this environmental impact by using Digital Pacific’s carbon-neutral, onshore data centres in Australia. This ensures that our clients enjoy fast website...

Website is a Vital Business Investment

Incorporating your website into your marketing mix allows you to maximise customer engagement, increase sales, and build long-term relationships with your audience. It’s not just an expense, but a...

Website Builders – A Dummy’s Guide

When creating a website, you can choose from various tools and platforms, each with its strengths and weaknesses. Let’s explore Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, WordPress, and CMS from web hosts...

Comparison : Owner Builders of Websites and Houses

Owner Builders of Websites and Houses...

Business Development

6 steps to starting a small business: A Layman’s Guide

Starting a business involves many steps, but by following this guide, you can create a solid foundation for your venture. Take your time with each step to ensure everything is done right the first...

Small Business Accounting programs

Each of these accounting programs has its own strengths and weaknesses, making them suitable for different types of businesses depending on their specific needs and budgets...

High Communication with Our Clients: A Priority at Environmentarian

High communication with our clients is a priority at Environmentarian because it builds trust, ensures alignment, facilitates problem-solving, provides peace of mind, and enhances collaboration...

Free 30-Minute Marketing Mix Health Check

With so many platforms available, it can be challenging to know where to focus your energy, time and budget. For over 10 years, the internet has been the go-to place to search for things, with Google...

Step 4 | Progress & Adjustments

Step 4 in our Small Business Health Check! This step we’ll focus on monitoring your progress and making adjustments to ensure continuous improvement...

Step 1 | Branding

A branding kit is essential for establishing a consistent and memorable identity for your business. It includes your logo, colour palette, typography, and other visual elements that represent your...

Business in a Box | 6 steps

Six-Step Plan for Starting a Small Business in Australia

Starting a business can seem overwhelming. You may have a trade, or a great idea, but are just not sure what all the steps are to start trading and start growing a business. A clear plan can make the process manageable and set the foundation for success. 

This six-step plan is a guideline through the essential stages of starting a small business. It focuses on practical actions and considerations specific to the Australian market. Read through the below articles and start your journey towards building a successful business.

Launching a startup, or starting a small business won’t happen overnight. It takes time and grit. But with a focused, slow and steady approach you will get there…

Start your journey towards building a successful business.

Please note:

  • This guide is free 
  • It was compiled by business specialists
  • It does not guarantee success 
  • You will have to do the work and it may take 3-6 months before ‘launch’. 
  • Keep your day job. 
  • With hard work it’s possible that within a year or so this side hustle will be a proper business providing you a decent full time income in your own hours

Start your journey towards building a successful business...
1 step at a time...

Six-Step Plan for Starting a Small Business in Australia

6 steps to starting a small business: A Layman’s Guide

Starting a business involves many steps, but by following this guide, you can create a solid foundation for your venture. Take your time with each step to ensure everything is done right the first...

Step 1: Conceptualise Your Business Idea

Start by considering what you're good at and what you have experience in. You don’t need to be an expert from the beginning; you can learn and grow as your business develops. Begin with something...

Step 2: Create a Business Plan

A business plan is essential for refining your business narrative. It helps you get all your ideas out of your head and onto paper, making them more tangible and structured...

Step 3: Register Your Business

Step 3: Choose a Business Name Your business name is part of your brand, so take the time and choose wisely. Ensure it’s available as a business name in Australia and a matching or very similar domain...

Step 4: Set Up Your Business Structure and Operations

Decide on the best legal structure for your business, such as sole trader, partnership, or corporation. It’s straightforward to start as a sole trader... slowly grow into a company...

Step 5: Develop Your Brand

Step 5: Develop Your Brand Brand Identity Create a logo, choose brand colours, and design a consistent visual identity. Getting this right from the start, like many business decisions, is crucial. You...

Step 6: Launch and Grow Your Business

Plan and execute a launch event or campaign to introduce your business to the market. Do you have a social media following? Have you built a good network of professionals who have been following your...

Starting a business is a journey filled with challenges and opportunities. By following these six steps, you’ll be well on your way to creating a solid foundation for your business in Australia. Stay tuned to our blog for detailed posts on each step, or sign up for our email series to receive all the tips and advice directly in your inbox.

This six-step plan offers a comprehensive guide to building a successful small business in Australia, from conception to growth. With the right support and resources, you can navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and achieve your business goals.

This information has been compiled and provided In Good Faith and to the best of our ability. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions on our website. We absolve ourselves of any liability due to actions taken by using our advice. All businesses and people are different and need to make their own choices. This information is purely here to help you make an informed choice but seek further information as is required for your specific business and situation.

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