Small Business

All companies entering the pharmaceutical industry have to start somewhere and it is encouraging that many solo operators and entrepreneurs find the pharmaceutical industry an attractive marketplace to launch their new ideas.

Small businesses may have:

• Limited budgets and resources to implement research pre-launch
• Limited means of understanding the size of their potential segment, pricing etc or the real factors required for successful distribution of products in pharmacies and/or grocery.
• A great product idea but little idea of how to commercialise it.

What can Oz Pharma Do?

As a small business, we understand the impact of limited finances, the importance of cashflow and prioritising needs and wants.

1. We can provide a tailored consulting service for start-up businesses to assist them review the market-place, assess feasibility and develop launch strategies for their new idea. Contact us. 
2. Oz Pharma has a special consulting rate for start-ups. Contact us to discuss this now.
3. Our sister business “Southside Marketing Solutions' provides a number of services and products for small businesses. These are applicable for a wide range of businesses and organisations. Visit the ‘Southside Marketing Solutions' website.
4. Check out our FREE resources for Start Up Businesses as well as existing Small Businesses. Visit Southside's 'Marketing Tools & Downloads' section. 
5. Look at some of the links provided below which are specifically for start up businesses.
6. Use our Marketing Hotline Service. You can get targeted cost-effective advice to answer your marketing questions about a product launch or any other subject. The hotline service operates for a limited time period in 1-2 hour slots and helps minimise cost layout. Book a Hotline service now!
7. Oz Pharma also has a range of contacts that can assist with speeding your product to market including regulatory, technical, manufacturing etc. These are associates of the company who are not financially connected – they are known for their solid reputation or personal experience. Contact us now to discuss.

Small Business Links

MARKET AND CUSTOMER INFORMATION

• Australian Bureau of Statistics – data on national and States demographics, social trends etc.

BUSINESS INFORMATION & ADVICE

• NSW Business Chamber– range of information and tools for the workplace.

• Business Entry Portal (Aust Govt)– Government information and services for small businesses.

• Dept of State and Regional Development– State government portal for businesses.

• Dept of State and Regional Development– State government portal for small business.

• NSW BEC– NSW government supported Business Advisory Centres ; provide advice, training and resources for small and home based businesses

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

• Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)– regulates trade practices. Has useful checklist for small businesses.

• Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)– regulator of Australian companies, financial markets, financial services organisations and professionals. The place to register your company in Australia.

• NSW Office of Fair Trading– information for businesses on state trade practices and business licenses.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

• IP Australia– home page for government body that administers trademarks, patents and intellectual property for plants and plant materials.

• IP Australia Online Services– online access to register trademarks, check trademarks etc,.

TAX

• Australian Tax Office– information for businesses on tax.

• NSW Office of State Revenue– information on payroll tax

EXPORT INFORMATION

• AusTrade– For businesses exporting overseas.

FINANCING & COMMERCIALISATION

• Business Angels– Service that matches globally investors with commercial ventures seeking funding, equity partnerships etc.

• Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCAL) – a venture capital organisation.

• Royal Inventions– private inventions services provider.

• InventHelp.com– American website to help inventors commercialise their products.

• InvestorFunding.com.au– website to help match investors with entrepreneurs.

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