startups
Practical support to take your idea from concept to launch.
Clear steps. Local experience. Real support.
startups
Practical support to take your idea from concept to launch.
Clear steps. Local experience. Real support.
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
"I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START."
We help you take the first step with confidence, not guesswork.
"WHAT IF I GET IT WRONG AND LOSE MONEY?"
We help you test, plan, and make informed decisions before you spend.
"I’M NOT SURE HOW TO REGISTER, PLAN, OR RUN A BUSINESS"
We explain the basics clearly and help you set things up the right way.
"EVERYONE ELSE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT THEY’RE DOING EXCEPT ME"
We normalise the learning curve and support you through it step by step.
"I JUST WANT SOMEONE TO EXPLAIN IT IN SIMPLE TERMS"
We break things down so you can understand, decide, and move forward.
For over 25 years, BECNT has helped Territory business owners turn ideas into real, workable businesses with calm, practical support.
WHAT WE OFFER NEW FOUNDERS
BECNT’s Start-Up & Early-Stage support is built for first-time founders like you. Whether you are fleshing out an idea or ready to take that leap and launch.
Startup Mentoring & One-on-One Guidance
Get practical, personalised support from a mentor who understands the real challenges of starting a business in the Territory.
We guide you through the essentials so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
One-on-one mentoring tailored to your stage
Help with registration, compliance, and setup
Guidance on marketing, cashflow, and pricing basics
Free support available for eligible early-stage businesses
Practical Foundations: Business Basics, Structure & Registration Support
Start your business the right way with clear guidance on structure, registration, and compliance.
We make the “official” side of business simple and straightforward.
Advice on choosing the right structure (sole trader, company, partnership)
ABN registration and setup support
Guidance on NT licences, permits, and legal requirements
Clear explanation of your obligations and responsibilities
Workshops & Training: Startup Skills That Matter
Build real-world startup skills through practical, hands-on workshops designed for Territory founders.
Our programs focus on the fundamentals that help you launch with clarity and direction.
Market validation and customer research
Business planning and structure decisions
Pricing and profitability fundamentals
Marketing and digital marketing basics
Systems, tools, and financial literacy
Practical planning for sustainable growth
Marketing & Digital Readiness
Start reaching customers with a clear, simple marketing plan and the right digital foundations in place.
We help you focus on what matters — not what’s trendy.
Identify and define your target customers
Clarify your core message and offer
Set up a simple, effective online presence
Practical first steps to attract your first customers
Ready-to-Use Templates, Checklists & Tools
Save time and avoid guesswork with practical templates and tools you can use immediately.
We give you clear frameworks so you’re not starting from scratch.
Cashflow and budgeting spreadsheets
Compliance and registration checklists
Simple marketing plan templates
Practical planning tools for early-stage businesses
Easy Transition to Growth & Ongoing Support
As you move from startup to early trading, we stay with you — helping you stabilise, refine, and grow with confidence.
It’s not just launch support; it’s continued guidance as your business evolves.
Refine your offers and pricing
Strengthen systems and day-to-day processes
Support early-stage growth decisions
Ongoing access to BECNT mentors and advisors
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
"I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START."
Starting a business can feel overwhelming when everything feels urgent and unclear. We help you take the first step with confidence, not guesswork.
"WHAT IF I GET IT WRONG AND LOSE MONEY?"
Fear of costly mistakes stops many great ideas from moving forward. We help you test, plan, and make informed decisions before you spend.
"I’M NOT SURE HOW TO REGISTER, PLAN, OR RUN A BUSINESS"
Forms, structures, and compliance can be confusing at the start. We explain the basics clearly and help you set things up the right way.
"EVERYONE ELSE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT THEY’RE DOING EXCEPT ME"
"I JUST WANT SOMEONE TO EXPLAIN IT IN SIMPLE TERMS"
You don’t need jargon or theory — you need clarity. We break things down so you can understand, decide, and move forward.
For over 25 years, BECNT has helped Territory business owners turn ideas into real, workable businesses with calm, practical support.
OUR MISSION:
MAKE THE HARD STUFF FEEL SIMPLE.
WHAT WE OFFER
NEW FOUNDERS
BECNT’s Start-Up & Early-Stage support is built for first-time founders like you. Whether you are fleshing out an idea or ready to take that leap and launch.
Startup Mentoring &
One-on-One Guidance
You’ll be paired with a mentor who’s seen it all: from paperwork to marketing, cashflow to compliance.
Start-ups earning under a certain threshold often qualify for free mentoring and advisory support.
Practical Foundations:
Business Basics, Structure & Registration Support
We help you choose the right business structure, register your ABN, comply with NT laws, understand your responsibilities, and get set up properly — so you don’t do it blind.
Workshops & Training: Startup Skills That Matter
Through flagship programs such as Essential Business Skills, we run a series of practical workshops on: market validation & research, business-plan fundamentals, pricing, choosing structure, profitability, marketing basics, digital marketing, systems & tools, financial literacy, and planning
Marketing & Digital Readiness
We’ll help you plan your first marketing steps — from identifying target customers to building a simple online presence — so you can start reaching your first customers quickly and effectively.
Ready-to-Use Templates, Checklists & Tools
Lean on our templates and checklists so you don’t start from zero — cashflow spreadsheets, compliance checklists, marketing plan template, budgeting guides, and more.
Easy Transition to Growth & Ongoing Support
As your business moves from launch to early trading, BECNT remains by your side: helping refine offers, build proper systems, and guide early-stage growth.
YOUR FIRST STEPS: LAUNCH ROADMAP
Clarify your idea and your customer
Choose the right business structure
Register and set up the basics
Get pricing, cashflow, and marketing fundamentals right
Build a simple startup plan with clear next steps
Access mentoring, workshops, and practical tools
Launch, test, learn, and adjust
Small steps. Clear guidance. Your business, built the right way.
MEET YOUR FOUNDATION ADVISORS
Practical, clear support grounded in real NT business experience from advisors who understand the day-to-day reality of running a small business.
GRANT WHAN
TOURISM & SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALIST
35+ years supporting Territory businesses.
Tourism and small business specialist with deep NT experience.
Mentored founders through Tourism NT, Industry, Tourism & Trade, and BECNT.
What founders value
Clear, practical advice
Local insight
Calm support
GREG ROWORTH
SYSTEMS & PURPOSE-DRIVEN ADVISOR
Clarity and structure for new founders.
Greg builds simple systems that reduce stress and remove guesswork.
Guided by SYSTEMology and Start With Why, he brings focus to early-stage decisions.
What founders value
What founders value
Calm, patient support
Clear, practical steps
Systems that build confidence
LIZZIE HODGETTS
ENTREPRENEUR, LEADERSHIP & EXIT-READY FOUNDATIONS
Entrepreneur who bought, grew, and exited a business by 31.
Lizzie brings clear, practical advice grounded in real experience.
What founders value
Honest guidance
Lived experience
Focus on building a business that supports your life
YOU'LL BE SUPPORTED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
All our advisors share the same goal:
to help you start your business with clarity, confidence, and a solid foundation.
AFFORDABLE ACCESS & SUBSIDISED SUPPORT
We know first-time founders are often on a tight budget. That’s why many of our startup services are:
Free support for eligible new businesses through government-supported programs
Low-cost services designed to be accessible, not expensive
Practical mentoring, workshops, and tools that deliver value early
Help accessing subsidies and support schemes to reduce financial risk
what becnt members
are saying
I was terrified of getting it wrong. BECNT broke everything down into simple steps. I launched within 3 months.
— New café owner, Darwin
I thought I needed a 50-page business plan. Turns out I just needed clarity — and someone to explain things in plain English.
— First-time founder, Alice Springs
Without BECNT, I would never have moved past the idea stage. Now I’m generating real income.
— Online service provider, Katherine
what becnt members
are saying
I was terrified of getting it wrong. BECNT broke everything down into simple steps. I launched within 3 months.
— New café owner, Darwin
I thought I needed a 50-page business plan. Turns out I just needed clarity — and someone to explain things in plain English.
— First-time founder, Alice Springs
Without BECNT, I would never have moved past the idea stage. Now I’m generating real income.
— Online service provider, Katherine
FREE DOWNLOAD: STARTUP CHECKLIST & GUIDES
Businesses using our NTG-supported startup & early-stage services will be offered a 12-month BECNT membership free of charge.
To help get your business up and running, you'll have access to discounts on BECNT paid services, free legal templates, free access to BECNT workshops, and support from out sponsors - like $500 off your first website, discounts on accounting and bookkeeping, reduced rates for event space hire and deals on TV advertising.
This is made possible due to our commitment to reinvesting our earnings back into providing more free and affordable support for small and medium business in the NT, and we that the NTG and our sponsors for their ongoing support.
To find out more, speak to your business mentor in your initial consultation.
Before you commit time or money, grab our free, NT-specific guides:
STARTUP CHECKLIST
Everything you need to go from idea to registered business.
BUSINESS BASICS GUIDE
Simple explanation of legal, financial, marketing, and admin essentials.
COMPLIANCE QUICK START
Licences, permits, reporting and small-business compliance made clear.
FREE DOWNLOAD: STARTUP CHECKLIST & GUIDES
Businesses using our NTG-supported startup & early-stage services will be offered a 12-month BECNT membership free of charge.
To help get your business up and running, you'll have access to discounts on BECNT paid services, free legal templates, free access to BECNT workshops, and support from out sponsors - like $500 off your first website, discounts on accounting and bookkeeping, reduced rates for event space hire and deals on TV advertising.
This is made possible due to our commitment to reinvesting our earnings back into providing more free and affordable support for small and medium business in the NT, and we that the NTG and our sponsors for their ongoing support.
To find out more, speak to your business mentor in your initial consultation.
Before you commit time or money, grab our free, NT-specific guides:
STARTUP CHECKLIST
Everything you need to go from idea to registered business.
BUSINESS BASICS GUIDE
Simple explanation of legal, financial, marketing, and admin essentials.
COMPLIANCE QUICK START
Licences, permits, reporting and small-business compliance made clear.
READY TO TAKE FIRST STEP?
Starting a business doesn’t have to feel like a leap into the unknown. With BECNT you get clarity, support, and a plan — not just advice.
Let’s talk through your idea, answer your questions, and help you find the support that fits your needs — with no pressure and no obligation.
You can do this. We’ll show you how.
READY TO TAKE FIRST STEP?
Starting a business doesn’t have to feel like a leap into the unknown. With BECNT you get clarity, support, and a plan — not just advice.
Let’s talk through your idea, answer your questions, and help you find the support that fits your needs — with no pressure and no obligation.
You can do this. We’ll show you how.
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