07. Band Agreements

If you don’t have an Australian Business Number (ABN), you may be eligible to provide a completed Statement by Supplier form along with your invoice

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a tax of 10% on most goods, services and other items sold or consumed in Australia. If your business

Grants – also referred to as a bursary – are funds given out by private, public and not-for-profit organisations for a range of purposes. All

What is music publishing? Music publishing is the management of copyrighted music that gets used commercially. This can be done independently or through utilising the

Rights As a business owner, you have the right of decision making for each and every aspect related to your business’ activity and processes. You

Assess your personal boundaries first Seek help Setting boundaries at work may be as simple as seeking advice from managers, mentors, family or other workers

Being a professional suggests that someone is qualified and practising in a definable area, having expertise based on a deep level of knowledge, and having

How tax can impact a person or business Tax is money that is required by the government to be paid on the money you earn.

Copyright is a bundle of rights that apply to creative industry professionals in relation to their work (or their ‘Intellectual Property‘). Copyright is free, automatically

An essential part of starting your business is developing your business plan. This will include the operational, financial and marketing aspects of your business. This

A Quote is your estimated cost of your work based on the information you have about a project. If a customer accepts your quote, it

Whether you’re providing a service as an individual or as a small business, invoicing is essential. An invoice is a document provided by the person

No one type of payment is best – it will depend on the needs of your business and what your customer’s chosen payments methods are.

Budgeting is the basis for all business success. It helps with both planning and control of the finances of the business. If there is no

Occupational Health & Safety is a part of all aspects of work and includes: See an extensive list of hazard tpes on Safe Work Australia.

Having an informative and professional promo package (commonly known as an Electronic Press Kit or ‘EPK’) can be the thing that sets you apart from