How much does it really cost to start a service business in Australia?
A useful rule: fixed monthly costs × (months to first revenue + 3), plus the one-off setup, plus a personal living buffer. For a registered NDIS or aged-care provider that means budgeting for six to n
The franchise alternative: owning the foundations without paying royalties
The Franchising Code of Conduct (remade from 1 April 2025) gives you a disclosure document and a 14-day disclosure period before signing, a 14-day cooling-off period after entering the agreement, acce