Most small businesses in Australia fail in the first three years — not because the idea was bad, but because the owner did not understand the basics of how to run a business legally, financially, and operationally. This course closes that gap. Across 3 modules, you will learn how to choose the right business structure, register your business correctly in Australia, write a basic business plan, find your first customers, and manage the financial and operational fundamentals that determine whether your business survives its first year. This course is designed for people about to start their first business, sole traders wanting to formalise and grow, and anyone who has already started a side hustle and wants to make sure they are doing it properly. HOW IT WORKS 🕒 3 Modules × 3 Lessons · Each lesson approx. 20 minutes · ~3 hours total 📝 Short multiple choice quiz at the end of each module — 70% pass mark required 🌐 100% online and self-paced — learn whenever, wherever 📄 Downloadable course workbook included (PDF) 🏅 Certificate of Achievement + verified digital badge issued on completion WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM THIS COURSE ✅ A microcredential certificate to add to your CV under Skills & Interests ✅ Understanding of Australian business structures, registration requirements, and your legal obligations ✅ Ability to write a basic business plan and set up the operational foundations of a small business ✅ Practical knowledge of how to find your first customers with a minimal marketing budget PLEASE NOTE: All CertSmart courses are developed by industry professionals and educators in accordance with Australia's National Microcredential Framework. This course provides general small business education. It does not constitute business, financial, legal, or accounting advice. Before starting a business in Australia, seek advice from a registered accountant, business advisor, or lawyer.
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