Food Business Footprint – How to Start a Food Business in Australia

Dreaming of turning your food passion into a business but do not know where to start? This foundational, step-by-step course walks you through exactly how to launch your food business legally, strategically, and with confidence — without getting lost in the red tape.

Inside this course, you will learn how to:

• Get fully registered with an ABN, business name, and a solid brand foundation.

• Choose the right food business model (home kitchen, vendor, catering, restaurant, etc.) that fits your lifestyle and goals.

• Develop and price a menu that sets you up for long-term sustainability, not just survival.

• Navigate permits, food safety, and compliance requirements with clear, step-by-step guidance.

• Save hours with ready-to-use tools, templates, and compliance checklists.

• List your business on key directories and platforms to start attracting customers right away.

• Confidently run your food business alongside your full-time job, without burning out.

You will not only learn theory — you will learn from Dr. Jo, an academic and active foodpreneur who has built and sustained food businesses while working in public health and lecturing at university level. Through her personal story, practical insights, and done-for-you resources, you will receive the roadmap and support you need to launch smarter, faster, and with less stress.

By the end of this course, you will have your business registered, your brand foundations set, your menu planned and priced, your compliance sorted, and the confidence to finally launch your food business in Australia.