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Running Your Business: Online Resources and Organisations JULY 2023

Support in Running Your Business: Online Resources and Organisations This months collection of business resources focuses on the Queensland State Budget with a collection of links to publications and information from Business Queensland, and Business Chamber Queensland. We’ve also sourced information from the Fair Work Ombudsman regarding the recent National Annual Wage Review 2022-23 and…

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Grants & Funding Opportunities – FEBRUARY, MARCH & APRIL 2023

Regional Development Sunshine Coast (RDASC) Other Resources for finding grants include: Grant Guru: Grant Funding Finder Coronavirus, Bushfire, Drought and Disaster Funding Current Grants and Funding Opportunities Links to other business and community funding, including: GrantConnect (Australian Government) Community Grants Hub (Australian Government) Trade and Investment Queensland Advance Queensland Community Grants Austrade Export Grants Food…

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Quick Links to Business and Community Grants and Funding Opportunities MAY 2022

Sunshine Coast Council Grants Programs The range of Council’s grant programs and sources of funding for business and community groups are published on their website. To receive information about upcoming grants and funding opportunities and for details of their free Council Grant Writing Workshops or Webinars, sign up to their Grants and Funding eNews here.…

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Running Your Business – Online Tools and Support MAY 2022

Tourism and Hospitality Jobs It’s clear that many businesses are facing staff shortages as a result of a range of factors including COVID-19. Sunshine Coast Council, in collaboration with Visit Sunshine Coast have developed the Gap Year Sunshine Coast initiative, which aims to attract, develop and retain great staff in the region by showcasing the…

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Queensland Small Business Month (#QSBM2022): Love Your Small Business Campaign MAY 2022

As a part of Queensland Small Business Month 2022, Business Queensland is celebrating local small businesses with a ‘Love your small business’ campaign throughout the month of May. Love your small business aims to help Queensland businesses promote their products and services and encourages Queenslanders to support small businesses in their community by shopping locally.…

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Business Resources MAY 2021

Business Resources for May 2021 1. Support for Small Business: New DESBT Grants Coming Soon The Queensland Government has announced three new small business grants programs worth $25 million over two years. The Business Basics, Business Boost and Business Growth Fund grants will target specific groups within the sector and continue to deliver on the…

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Business Resources APRIL 2021

Resources for Business – APRIL 2021 1. Check in QLD App Mandatory from 1 May 2021 Important information for business applicable from 1 May 2021… It will become mandatory for all hospitality businesses (such as pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, cafes and other venues that serve food and drink) to register for and utilise the free Check…

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Business Resources MARCH 2021

Resources for Business – MARCH 2021 1. Queensland Health ANZAC Day Commemoration Events Guide 2021 The current directive from the Queensland Government is that Anzac Day commemorations, including marches, parades, dawn services and other remembrance services can take place on 25 April 2021. However, activities commemorating this special day of remembrance should be planned for…

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Business Resources FEBRUARY 2021

Resources for Business – FEBRUARY 2021 1. JobMaker Hiring Credit Scheme Registrations opened in December 2020 for the JobMaker Hiring Credit Scheme. Registrations are required through the Australian Tax Office Business Portal, or using online services or through your registered tax or BAS agent at any time until the program closes. However, businesses must meet…

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