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What are some tips for international students starting a business in Australia?
- Sort out the legalities.
- Know your comparative advantage
- Take practical steps.
- Build your network.
Tips for International Students Starting A Business in Australia
Sort out the legalities. Know your comparative advantage. Take practical steps. Build your network. These are just a few tips for international students starting a business in Australia. In today’s TIPS, Natasha Munasinghe gives some actionable advice to starting a business as an international student.
The first thing you need to consider is the legal side of the business. Make sure not to overstep the parameters of your visa and your immigration documents. It’s better to take a cautious approach when it comes to the legalities.
Another great tip for international students starting a business in Australia is to know your comparative advantage. As someone arriving from a different country, you have a different perspective. Your own cultural lens is already a huge natural advantage. Is there anything from that pool of knowledge that you can use and apply to your business?
It is also best to take practical steps to start a business. Research on the policies applicable to business owners in Australia. Submit documents and get answers straight from the Australian government. There are many tools and options you can get from these official institutions.
Finally, another tip for international students starting a business in Australia is to create a network. Join social clubs and groups for entrepreneurs. Learn through meetups with Australian business owners. Bounce ideas around and get to know how these start-up founders do things.
International students starting a business in Australia can take these actionable steps to get their business going. Live your dream by taking action. Good luck!
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