Busking permits are necessary for most Local Government Areas, including Banyule City Council and the City of Melbourne. Consent from a parent or legal guardian is also required if the applicant is under 16.
Busking permits are issued for individuals not duos, trios, or groups.
Click HERE for more information about Banyule City Council’s Busking Permits.
Click HERE for more information about the City of Melbournes Busking Permits.
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
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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
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
Creating a Tax File Number (TFN) is easy and it’s free. It identifies you for tax and superannuation purposes with employers and the Australian Taxation
An Australian business number (ABN) is a 11 digit number that identifies your business. Your ABN is allocated by the Australian Taxation Office and you
To make your business official you will need to follow these four steps to register your business. Step One: Create an ABN Step Two: Register
How to choose and why research is important Although you may already have banking accounts for your own personal banking, if you’re registered as a
You will need to consider what insurance you will need if you’re operating as a sole trader or as a business. Without insurance, you may
A band agreement states the rules under which band members should act and operate throughout the life of the band. These rules outline band member’s
Branding, by definition, is a marketing practice in which a company creates a name, symbol or design that is easily identifiable as belonging to said
Marketing refers to activities a company undertakes to promote the buying or selling of a product or service. Marketing includes advertising, selling, and delivering products
Building a web presence and social media presence gives you the ability to widen your audience while interacting with customers or people that are interested
What are Royalties? Music royalties are paid to artists when their music is used by businesses or played live by themselves or others. These royalties
If you are a sole trader, you may be entitled to superannuation. What is Superannuation? Superannuation, or ‘super’, is money put aside by your employer