Each category has several elements and criteria, which can be met in various ways depending on your background. Often visas are granted for 4 years and, upon success in your venture, you can be granted a residency visa. Sifting through the sponsorship and un-sponsored options, it appears that there are a lot of different options which cover various business skills. Much more information is available from companies such as www.aussiemigrant.com and it is worth talking to their resident immigration agent, who will shed even more light on all the different possibilities.

In addition to the above 4, the Business Skills program has two other categories for anyone who is currently in Australia on a temporary visa. These are a possibility if you are in Australia or involved in an ownership capacity in a business in Australia.

- Established Business in Australia - for people on temporary visas in Australia and who are either owners or part-owners of businesses.
- Regional Established Business in Australia - the same as above but in a designated area in Australia.

Bearing in mind that the given criteria is a guideline and, whilst you could go it alone, a good agent will work with you on presenting a strong case and evidence-based application, even if on first glance you may not be able to put all the right ticks in all the right boxes. Looking at the big picture of how you, as a successful business person, can be a successful business person here, is the important factor.

With all visas, applying and filling in administrative forms can be done fairly smoothly, leaving you to continue with planning your move and next venture. Logistics related to selling up and gaining a visa can be tricky without support. If your visa then arrives before your business or home is sold, since these processes can run on different time lines, it is possible to call on a legal and advisory service to complete the finalising on your behalf. Leaving the country with your business in good hands gives you the freedom to start looking around to set up here, researching and discussing with a buyer's agent, planning for purchasing and settling everyday administration basics. Alternatively, you could enter Australia to validate your visa, then return to complete the sale yourself.

Step 2 - Buyer's Agent vs Going It Alone
A buyer's agent is in the business of brokering real estate, businesses or investment transactions. They find sellers for those who want to buy and find buyers for those trying to sell. Buyer's Agents assist buyers by helping to purchase property, businesses or investments for the best possible price on the best terms.