The Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin
Tourism Tasmania & Adrian Cook
Planning your business
You've done the groundwork. You've explored how Tasmania's tourism industry operates, looked at who's visiting, and identified where the opportunities sit.
Now it's time to put a plan around it. A solid business plan and sound financial planning are where good ideas become real businesses. The resources here will help you work through the essentials and get things moving.
Hazelbrae Hazelnuts, Hagley
Tourism Australia
Create a business plan
Business Tasmania is a great place to start. You'll find the basics on setting up a business, including the permits you'll need for running a tourism operation and for working in national parks or reserves.
The Australian Government website also has a range of practical resources covering business planning, accounting and finance, marketing, business growth, HR and risk management. It's worth spending some time here before you get too far down the track.
Cygnet Old Bank, Huon Valley
Paul County
Financial planning
Getting your finances right from the outset makes everything else easier. We've pulled together a selection of practical tools, templates and resources across areas like business planning, marketing, digital readiness, online bookings and risk management, so you can find what you need without the runaround.
Taking out adequate insurance is an important early step when setting up a new tourism business. Contact the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania and Hospitality Tasmania for information on insurance for tourism and hospitality businesses.
The Australian Government provides additional resources for financial planning, including accounting and finance tools and templates.
Establishing a new business
Business Tasmania
If you're starting a new tourism business, Business Tasmania is a great place to begin.
Visit www.business.tas.gov.au/starting or phone 1800 440 026 for general guidance on getting up and running.
Tasmanian Business Advice Service
For advice on the day to day of running a business, including compliance, you can connect with a business adviser through the Tasmanian Business Advice Service.
You can contact them on 1800 440 026 or www.businessadvice.tas.gov.au.
Access Consultants Association
If you're leasing, buying or altering a building, it's worth understanding your accessibility requirements early.
Your local council's building or planning section can help, as can a building surveyor or an access consultant through the Access Consultants Association.