Starting a Business
Starting your own business is one of the most exciting challenges you'll
encounter in life. Typically it involves a high level of financial,
time and energy commitment on your part. That's why it's important to
'get it right'.
Our Business Start-up Package can help you
start off on the right foot, by helping you
consider a number of important topics for any
new business. It includes:
Starting up for Success – Planning Software
An interactive, step-by-step guide to:
- Structuring your business
- Navigating tax
- Putting together your first business
plan
- Working out your financial forecasts
- Assessing your skills and motivation for starting a business.
Plus a free demo of MYOB Cashbook for The
National Bank – the software that integrates your accounting and banking to
help you get your financials right from the start.
Register and download your free copy now.
Starting a Business Guide
The
Starting a Business Guide
(PDF 84kb) includes information on:
- Preparing a business plan
- Whether to start, buy or
franchise
- Legal considerations
- Financing your business
- Tax obligations
- Marketing
- Using technology
- Where to go next
- Who can help.
Your Banking Checklist
An essential
banking checklist (PDF) to make sure you’ve considered:
- Account opening and access
- Loan options
- Insurance needs
- Ongoing planning and support options
- How to accept EFTPOS and credit card transactions
- Getting help with employment issues
- Import/export services
- Free Solution Guides to help you with topical issues
- Any other services we may be able to provide to help your new
business succeed.
Special start-up account and transaction offer
If you open a new business transactional account with us, we will waive
your monthly account and transaction fees for the first three months your
account is open (up to a maximum of $100 per month).
Fees waived include direct debt and bill payment set-up fees but exclude
service fees such as cash handling and cheque clearance fees. For full
terms and conditions, just ask us.
More information
Your local Business Banking Manager can help you set up your business
accounts, direct you to further information and help you work through any
other financial needs you may have.
Talk to us by calling 0800 16 88 88 or find the
Business Banking Manager nearest you.
Is your new business a franchise? We have experts who specialise in
franchising.
You can call them on 0800 251 858 or send them an
email.