Home business

If you are planning to operate a business from home you will need to consider whether it needs planning approval from Brisbane City Council. To run a food business from home, you may need a food licence. You can also find out what type of signage is permitted for a home business.

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Council has planning criteria if you are thinking of starting a home business including number of employees, signage, car parking and hours of operation.

Starting a food business from home can be a convenient way to launch a small business. To take advantage of this opportunity, you need to understand the fit-out requirements for home-based food businesses.

If you are running a business from home you are permitted to display a small sign advertising the business. Find out the requirements.

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