Starting a business

Give your new business the best chance of success with some careful planning and preparation. Our case studies and experts can help, from developing your business plan to financing your business.

Business plan

Planning strategically is a key element of business success. A business plan will help you define your products and services, set your goals and milestones, and work out how to make your business vision a reality.

• Read more about writing your business plan

Financial plan

Your financial forecasts are an essential part of your business plan. Find out how to calculate your set up costs, prepare your profit and loss forecast, cash flow forecast, and more.

• Read more about preparing your financial plan

Financing your business

Find out about the various ways you can fund your business, the pros and cons of different types of debt and equity finance, and how these options can work for you.

• Read more about financing your business

Setting up a business: Watch a case study video with Boost Juice founder, Janine Allis.

Business toolkit

• Business plan toolkit
• Financial plan template
• Business start-up checklist
• Buying a business checklist
• Local Business Starter Pack

Business essentials

• Organise a business review
• Business account selector
• The Better Business Package
• Business loans
• Car and equipment finance

Expert advice & insight

• Federal Budget 2011
• Business Sales Indicator
• Business insights
• BetterBusiness
• Business finance

Important information 
As this advice has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs, you should, before acting on the advice, consider its appropriateness to your circumstances. All products mentioned on this web page are issued by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia; view our Financial Services Guide (PDF 59kb).