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Know Your Business:
Governance &
Compliance Essentials

Practical compliance knowledge — delivered in plain language.

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Format
5-Session Workshop Series
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Duration
2 Hours Per Session
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Designed For
Multicultural Small Business Owners
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Completion
Certificate of Completion
Oz Biz Network
About the Program

Compliance Shouldn't Be a Barrier to Business Success

For many multicultural business owners, navigating Australia's legal, tax, and employment framework can feel overwhelming — especially when English is not your first language, or when the rules are simply different from what you knew back home.

Know Your Business is a five-session workshop series designed to cut through the complexity. Delivered in plain language, with real examples and practical tools, it gives you the confidence to run your business the right way — without fear of getting it wrong.

Attend all five sessions for the full series certificate, or drop in to the workshops most relevant to where you are right now.

Why This Program Exists

The Stakes Are Real

Non-compliance isn't just a paperwork problem — it can result in fines, penalties, damaged relationships with staff, and serious legal consequences. Most business owners who get it wrong simply didn't know the rules.

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Fair Work penalties can reach tens of thousands of dollars for simple payroll mistakes
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Incorrect BAS lodgements are one of the most common ATO issues for small business
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Wrong business structure can expose personal assets and limit your ability to grow
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Getting it right from the start saves time, money and significant stress
The Five Sessions

What You'll Cover

Each 2-hour session covers one core compliance area — practical, focused, and immediately applicable to your business. Attend all five for the full program certificate, or select the sessions you need most.

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Business Registration & Structure
Sole trader, company, partnership — choosing the right structure for your situation
  • Business structures explained: sole trader, partnership, company, trust
  • How to choose the right structure for your goals and risk profile
  • ABN, ACN and business name registration — what you need and when
  • Changing your structure as your business grows
  • Understanding personal liability and how to protect your assets
  • Key government registrations and licences overview
02
Tax & BAS Obligations
GST, BAS, income tax and working with your accountant
  • GST registration thresholds and how GST works in practice
  • BAS — what it is, when to lodge, and how to avoid common errors
  • PAYG withholding and income tax basics for small business
  • Allowable deductions and what you can and can't claim
  • Working effectively with your accountant or bookkeeper
  • ATO resources and support available to small business owners
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Fair Work & Employment Law
Hiring staff, contracts, awards and your obligations as an employer
  • The Fair Work Act — what it means for your business
  • Modern Awards — how to find the right award and what it covers
  • Employment contracts — what must be included and why
  • Leave entitlements — annual, sick, parental and more
  • Managing underperformance and avoiding unfair dismissal
  • Superannuation obligations and payment deadlines
04
Licences, Permits & Regulations
Industry-specific requirements, food safety, insurance and local council compliance
  • How to identify what licences and permits your business needs
  • Local council requirements — zoning, signage, health permits
  • Food safety regulations and requirements for food businesses
  • Product safety rules for retail, cosmetics, and manufactured goods
  • Business insurance basics — what types you may need
  • Where to find current licensing information for your industry
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Record Keeping & Reporting
What records to keep, for how long, and the systems that make it easy
  • Legal record keeping requirements — tax, employment, financial
  • How long to keep different types of records
  • Digital vs paper — compliant record keeping in practice
  • Simple bookkeeping tools — Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks overview
  • Preparing for an audit — what to expect and how to be ready
  • Building systems that make compliance an everyday habit
Who Is This For

Built for Multicultural Business Owners

This program is specifically designed for business owners from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds — delivered with cultural sensitivity, plain language, and real-world examples that reflect the diversity of Victoria's small business community.

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Newly arrived entrepreneurs
Building a business in Australia for the first time
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Established multicultural business owners
Wanting to strengthen your compliance foundations
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Businesses hiring their first employee
Navigating Fair Work and employment obligations
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Growing businesses
Scaling up and needing the right structure and systems
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Food, retail and service businesses
Navigating industry-specific licensing and regulations
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Anyone who finds compliance confusing
Plain language, no jargon — all backgrounds welcome
What to Expect

Practical. Clear. Culturally Aware.

Every session is designed around how multicultural business owners actually learn — with real examples, time for questions, and resources you can take home.

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Plain Language
No legal jargon. Every topic is explained in clear, everyday language — so you actually understand what's required of you.
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Culturally Sensitive
Facilitated with an awareness of diverse cultural backgrounds, business experiences, and different starting points of knowledge.
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Real Q&A Time
Every session includes dedicated time to ask your questions — because compliance is always personal to your specific situation.
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Take-Home Resources
Checklists, templates and guides for every session — so you leave with practical tools you can use straight away in your business.
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Peer Connection
Learn alongside other multicultural business owners facing the same challenges — the community you build is part of the value.
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Series Certificate
Complete all five sessions and receive your Oz Biz Network Know Your Business certificate of completion.
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