PLANNING FOR A NEW BUSINESS

Ideally you should undertake this process before you purchase a property. Certainly you would need to consider these questions before you seek finance for your development.

QUESTIONS	KEY CONTACT
Tourism Demand
Is this kind of tourism needed on Kangaroo Island?	TKI, SATC, RDA
What markets are likely to be attracted to this product and how do I connect with them?	TKI, SATC, RDA
Business Planning
How do I make sure my business is viable?	RDA
What are the legal requirements I have to satisfy?	RDA, Council
Who else has done this kind of development that I could talk with?	RDA, SATC
What sort of data is available to assist in developing my business plan?	TOMM, RDA
What data could I collect in my business to enable me to compare my performance to Kangaroo Island as a whole?	TOMM, RDA
What kinds of staff will be required and where will I find them? Will training and support be required?	RDA