Register your key IP assets such as an inventive new product, design, logo, trademark with IP Australia to give you ownership rights.   Protect

What type of insurance does a start-up or small business really need? It depends on the type of business you are running - but you may need product

Seed funding - the early development stage may include market research, prototyping, testing and proof of concept.  It may be self-funded or via

Setting up with the wrong structure.  Should you be a sole trader, propriety company, not for profit, etc. Not sure?   Not having

There are several ways to fund a business: family and friends, grants, government programs, employee equity, awards, crowd-funding, angel investors,

How do you do a patent search?  Ideally your patent attorney or other professional will do this for you as they have expertise in this area. 

Do you need a Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA­)?  How can you get one? Yes - if you want to approach a third party with a view to manufacturing your

 Intellectual Property theft is not as common as many innovators think.  But if it happens, you need to know what to do, and where to get help.

How do you choose a business name?  Firstly, ensure you understand the difference between a business name, a company name, a trading name and a