Everything you need to get your remote business running properly from Day 1.
Register your business name with ASIC
Confirm your ABN is active and correct
Choose a business structure that fits how you work
Set up a separate business bank account
Register for GST if turnover exceeds $75,000
Check if your industry needs a licence or insurance
Get basic contract templates ready for clients
Set up Stripe for online payments
Create invoice templates in Xero with your ABN
Decide on payment terms. 7 days is standard
Set a late payment policy and put it in writing
Track expenses from Day 1 in Xero or a spreadsheet
Set aside a percentage of every payment for tax
Choose a project management tool, Notion or Asana
Set up Clockify or similar for time tracking
Set up a Google Drive folder structure for clients and finances
Set up a professional email on your own domain
Build a simple onboarding doc for new clients
Back up your work automatically, not just on your laptop
Create a simple one page website or Beehiiv landing page
Set up a LinkedIn profile for your business
Create a Facebook business page
Add your business to Google Business Profile so locals can find you
Write a one line description of what you do and who it is for
Ask your first three clients for a testimonial
Look into professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Use a password manager for all your business logins
Turn on two factor authentication everywhere it counts
Know your data obligations if you handle client information
Join a community of other remote business owners
Find one person to check in with regularly
Book time in your calendar for admin, not just client work