Re: Starting an internet business In Australia
 

I think the big thing with the .com.au is that you know the prices are in A$. This was probably more important when the A$ was worth less than the US$.

Re: Starting an internet business In Australia
 

That's a good point which probably also applies to Canada. They use .ca don't they?

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:lol::lol::lol:

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Thank you! Good luck to you too!

It is rewarding, but it is totally consuming. I dream about spreadsheets and Google Analytics, and my poor hubby and children are tired of hearing about it I am sure! Got another sale today though which is always a nice feeling! Hopefully with a bit of luck and lots of trial and error I can make it fly! And if not, well at least I gave it a go. Nothing ventured and all that!

Re: Starting an internet business In Australia
 

Dont forget the orgs. ;)

And is there not biz or something like now? Best of. :)

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Not sure they're needed. I've noticed a lot of start-ups who have not registered the .biz and .org domains.

As a thought I see that the Australian government has a New Enterprise Incentive Scheme. I could do with all the advice possible with setting the business up properly but I'm guessing that this scheme is only available to Aus citizens and > 2 year resident migrants. Is that correct? :unsure:

Re: Starting an internet business In Australia
 

I just remembered this.

An interesting read for you Paul.....

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=492134

Re: Starting an internet business In Australia
 

Cheers, thanks Bix for sharing that. :thumbup: What an inspiring story! :thumbsup:

...A shame I'm not entitled to the NEIS assistance, but there are several other avenues:

http://www.canberrabusinesspoint.com.au/

http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/SmallB...pportLine.aspx

http://www.commercialisationaustrali...s/default.aspx

http://www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au/...nect(TKC).aspx

:cool:

Re: Starting an internet business In Australia
 

Only mentioned it as I had an experience of having a .com name and someone else then had the same name with the .org. Not sure if it's a major problem but might confuse?

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This whole domain name malarky can be a pain. I've just been looking at a .com.au domain who's registered company name is nothing like the domain name :confused:

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Lovely lady. I was only thinking about her the other day. She's done well by the looks of things.

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I always remember her yellow duck.

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:D She was one of those glass full to overflowing people even when the crap happened. Her and Michelle Bonner.

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About to register the company. Are there any advantages/disadvantages in delaying obtaining the ATO until just before launch of the business?

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This is proving to be good source of information:

http://www.wecancreate.com/blog/lega...-introduction/

I have considered enlisting experts to help with setting up the business but especially because it's so early-stage (lots of work needed to build the web site, etc) I'm terrified that experts might see it's potential, nab the idea and get it to market before I can. :unsure: