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In case you’re wondering, the cost to register a business name now is $36 for one year, and $84 for 3 years (2019). It hasn’t increased by much from when this article was written in 2014. The cost to renew your business name is the same as registering your business name. And it is the same price across all states for registering and renewing a business name, not just NSW. This is a standard price that ASIC charges.

Because the business name registry is now managed by ASIC, the process to register a business name in other states such as VIC, QLD will be the same on ASIC's website. 

Hi Andrew,  If you are in Australia then the BEC's (Business Enterprise Centres) are a good resource.  They have business advisors on staff that will meet with you and advise you on what free resources are available.  I would also try googling strings such as 'shoestring start-ups'  'free business resources' etc.  Good Luck!

Unfortunately you don't give enough information for a good answer.

Are you trying to protect a program you've developed? Is it a computer program or a program you deliver in person? Are you expecting to be sued (and want to know how much you need to set aside to defend yourself)?

Best bet would be to speak to an IP Lawyer for 30 minutes to find out more about the possibilities are - perhaps ask for a review of your IP. Most will give you some time for free (in the hope you'll buy the solution from them).

I hope this helps.

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I haven't done this personally, but I do know both founders from a local company (Charleston, South Carolina, USA). Their company, Launchpeer, pitches itself as a "Startup-as-a-Service" company. Over the years they have launched several unique programs, such as an accelerator and a loan program for clients. I really couldn't do their story justice, so I've linked to the article that explains their start. I think you'll gain a lot from checking them out.

Hi Jonathon,  It will depend on what type of product you are looking for.  there are a couple of Australian websites that while are not as comprehenisve as Alibaba are Australian which was you questions.  Google search Australian Dropshippers - you will find a comprehensive list and an association that respresents them.  

Having worked with thousands of entreprneurs over the last twenty years, the biggest issue is not understanding the "world" of the customer. That is, they don't understand what their customer-to-be's life is like, the problems they have, how the approach finding solutions, etc.

Without knowing what problem your potential customer is trying to solve, it is impossible to provide them with a solution.

Goos point! And good tips. Latest problem we've fixed was thanks to testing, btw! It was the problem with the easiest (as I thought) - home page. So I agree on 100% about the testing point. DON'T do it yourself.

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