2015

Assignment

IT APPLICATION IN BUSINESSES
AYUSH BISHT

INTRODUCTION

"Your company is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and manufactures office furniture of

various types. You have recently acquired several new customers in Australia, and a study you
commissioned indicates that, with a presence there, you could greatly increase your sales.
Moreover, your study indicates that you could do even better if you actually manufactured
many of your products locally (in Australia). First, you need to set up an office in Melbourne to
establish a presence, and then you need to begin importing from India. You then can plan to
start producing locally.
You will soon be travelling to the area to make plans to actually set up an office, and you want
to meet with organizations that can help you with your operation. You will need to engage
people or organizations that offer many services necessary for you to open your office,
including lawyers, accountants, import-export experts, telecommunications equipment and
support, and even trainers who can help you to prepare your future employees to work for you.
Start by searching for Government of India Department of Commerce advice on doing business
in Australia. The try the following online databases to locate companies that you would like to
meet with during your coming trip: Australian Business Register (abr.business.gov.au/),
Australian Trade Now (australiatradenow.com/) and the Nationwide Business Directory of
Australia (www.nationwide.com.au). If necessary, you could also try search engines such as
Yahoo! and Google. Then perform the following activities:
List the companies you would contact to interview on your trip to determine whether they can
help you with these and any other functions you think vital to establishing your office.
Rate the databases you used for accuracy of name, completeness, ease of use, and general
helpfulness.
What does this exercise tell you about the design of databases?

As this project is assigned to me, I have to collect data from various

databases, which would be helpful in starting a business in Australia.
I have to analyze these databases, and conclude my findings and
learning that the various databases that I have come across in the study
of this assignment.

STEP 1: REGISTERING THE NEW FIRM IN AUSTRALIA

Before you are eligible for a company name registration you need to
request an ABN

This can be done by various methods:

1. Online right now at the Australian Business Register

https://abr.gov.au/
2. By lodging a form to order the form you'll need its number
ABN registration for companies, partnerships, trusts and other
organizations (NAT 2939)
https://www.ato.gov.au/General/Gen/Order-ATO-productsonline
3. Through your registered tax agent or BAS agent.

Website/database: http://www.hrblock.com.au/
H&R Block is Australias leading tax return specialist since 1971
This is a snapshot of their office locator out of 440 offices across
Australia

Website/database: http://www.gumtree.com.au/
Gumtree is an online classifieds website
This is a snapshot of their webpage
Tax agents can be located and the prices are less than that of a
premium company like H&R Block

WHAT YOU NEED

You provide the following information when you register for an ABN:
Entity type - for example, sole trader or partnership
contact details
bank account details
details of associates such as the public officer of a company,
directors, partners, members or trustees if an associate is not
themselves registered with us we will also need to verify their
identity documents as if they were registering themselves.
If you're registering as an individual (sole trader), it will speed
things up if you provide your personal tax file number (TFN).
f you're registering a company or other incorporated body, you
should provide the Australian company number (ACN) or
Australian registered body number (ARBN). These are issued by
the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

TAX FILE NUMBER (TFN)

Sole traders can use their existing personal TFN when in business, but
partnerships, trusts and companies will need their own.
As well as applying for an Australian Business Number (ABN), sole
traders can apply separately for a TFN by phoning the Australian
Taxation Office (ATO) on 1300 720 092 for a paper application.
Partnerships, trusts and companies can apply for a TFN on the ABN
application form at www.abr.gov.au
For more information, visit the www.ato.gov.au website.

GOODS & SERVICES TAX (GST)

If you have or expect to have GST turnover of $75 000 or more you
must register for GST. You can register for GST on the ABN application
form located at www.abr.gov.au.
For more information, obtain the Tax basics for small business
booklet from www.ato.gov.au or phone the ATO Business tax
enquiries line on 13 28 66.
Read the GST for small business publication available at
www.ato.gov.au.

REGISTERING YOUR BUSINESS NAME

If you wish to carry on a business under a business name, you must
register your business name with ASIC, unless one of the exemptions in
the Business Names Registration Act applies.
You do not need to register a business name if the entity is:
(a) An individual and the business name is the individuals name (eg.
John Smith);
(b) A registered company and the business name is the companys
name (e.g. ABC Pty Ltd); or
(c) A partnership and the business name consists of all of the partners
names (e.g. John Smith & Tom Wat).
Points to remember:
Check if your proposed business name exists
Check if your proposed business name could conflict with someone
elses registered trade mark

BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION IS HANDLED BY

ASIC.
When registering your business name, youll need to register with
the ASIC Connect online portal. From there you can submit your
application or save it for later completion.
Register with ASIC Connect by visiting www.asicconnect.asic.gov.au.

REGISTERING YOUR BUSINESS NAME AS A TRADE

MARK
A registered trade mark gives you the right to use your trade mark as a
means to distinguish your goods and Services from those of another
trader. A registered trade mark can help you legally stop imitators from
using your brand in the future.

REGISTERING A DOMAIN NAME

Your domain name is your address on the internet and gives you an
online identity or brand. If you wish to use a .com.au or .net.au
domain name, you must be a commercial entity and have either an
Australian Company Number (ACN) or Australian Business Number
(ABN).
.au Domain Administration Ltd. (.auDA)
Phone 1300 732 929
Website www.auda.org.au/domains/au-domains
Patent protection
You should consider applying for a patent if youve created a device,
substance, method or process that is new, inventive and useful.
Copyright protection
Copyright automatically protects ideas and information expressed
through writing, music, visual images, moving images and computer
programs. You can also find resources on the Copyright Act 1968 on the
Attorney-Generals Department website.
Attorney-Generals Department
Phone (02) 6141 6666
Website www.ag.gov.au

STEP 2: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS (GETTING TO KNOW)

There are a number of legal requirements businesses must comply
with, which include Australian, state, territory and local government
laws, licenses, registrations and leases.
Search the Legal Issues Guide for Small Business. For information on
general legal issues relevant to small business, visit
http://sblegal.innovation.gov.au.
Search the Attorney-Generals Department Access to Justice Website
at www.accesstojustice.gov.au to locate someone in your area who
can provide you with information, help you understand your options,
and decide what to do.
Contact your nearest Business Enterprise Centre (BEC). For contact
details, see our Advice & support topic on page 2.
Australian, state, territory and local governments are responsible for
different business licenses, permits, registrations and certificates. To
find those that apply to you, use the Australian Business License &
Information Service (ABLIS) at www.business.gov.au/licences.
Contact your state or territory business agency. For contact details,
refer to the Business agencies list in our Checklist companion.
Find the contact details for your local council or planning authority at
www.business.gov.au/directory.
Contact a business advisor for advice. Find your nearest advisor
using our Advisor Finder tool at www.business.gov.au/advice.
Consult your accountant or solicitor.

Consult your industry association or employer group. Find contact

details at www.business.gov.au/directory

Website/database: https://www.jobseeker.com.au
Jobseeker is an efficient website, providing me details of firms
that provide export-import solutions.
This is a snapshot of the jobseeker website.
A simple user interface may be favorable to some.

Website/database: http://www.seek.com.au/
Seek.com is another database that helps people search for the
required professionals
This is a snapshot of the seek website.
It also has filters such as Classification, salary or location. These
are very helpful

Website/database: http://www.hg.org/
Hg.org is a very useful website if I am looking for lawyers that can
help in the legal process of import-export.
This is a snapshot of the hg.org website.
It also has filters such as Customs law, international law, and trade
law.
It has handled the query of Import-export law firms and lawyers
in Australia

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After selecting Melbourne as the desired location for need of a law

professional, it has highlighted many contact details of
lawyers/practitioners of import-export.
Such a lawyer/ law firm will also be helpful in providing the standards
and codes of practice in the furniture industry.

STEP 3: PROSPECTIVE LOCATION/PROPERTY FOR OFFICE

Website/database: http://www.realestate.com.au
Simplistic design
Easy to use
Customizable search tools (beds, bathrooms, car spaces, etc.)
3rd party links to holiday rentals & home loans
The properties should be reviewed by local people
No 3d view of the apartments/buildings (as being adopted on real
estate sites)

Website/database: http://www.realestateview.com.au
Easy to use
Customizable search tools (beds, bathrooms, car spaces, price
range, property types)
Find an agent to contact an agent near you for advice
Perspective buyers can sign up for email alerts!
Less intuitive design
No 3d view of the apartments/buildings (as being adopted on real
estate sites)

STEP 4: EMPLOYING PEOPLE

Youll need to consider the type of employee and skills you need, which
will affect employment conditions, level of pay and other costs.

Website/database: http://www.jobsearch.gov.au/
It is a very useful website if I am looking for employees.
Employees can be selected from various industries as here I have
selected manufacturing.
This is a snapshot of the jobsearch.gov website, and can match
you with jobseekers to meet your recruitment needs.

Website/database: www.employment.gov.au/job-services-australia-jsa
A bit more complex website than the one stated above, I found it
to be a less user friendly database for employing people.
This is a snapshot of the employment.gov website, and can match
you with jobseekers to meet your recruitment needs.

STEP 5: INSURING THE BUSINESS

Insurance is an essential part of running any business. If youre
operating a small business, you may want more than just property
insurance. Taking out the right insurance will help protect your
business, minimize its exposure to risk and ensure youre able to
compensate others if youre at fault.

Website/database: www.employment.gov.au/job-services-australia-jsa
Very user friendly interface, as can be seen on the right hand
side, there is a Find a broker column.
Looks simple yet appealing.

Website/database: https://www.steadfast.com.au/
This website also features a Find a broker column.
The design is more attractive than the previous website

WHAT DOES THIS EXERCISE TELL YOU ABOUT THE DESIGN

OF THE DATABASE?
After going through many-many different types of databases, I have
learnt a few things. The databases very different in their own unique
way. Every database caters to different needs and wants. Suppose if I
was looking for a tax accounting firms offices, the database included a
map with various office locations for convenience. When I was
searching for an office property, the database webpage was mostly
filled with big pictures and was a colorful and innovative webpage;
However, when I was looking at a webpage of jobseekers and
professional freelancers, the webpage had a more subtle tone of colors,
there were less pictures and a more compact design.
Every database therefore is different in its own way and it is not fair to
rate them in rankings.