Check out the Queensland Government support services for SMALL BUSINESS (all in one convenient list below). Note: small business includes NFP sport and recreation clubs:
- Workforce Connect Fund – large, scalable projects delivered by industry peak bodies and community peak organisations to connect, develop and implement new and innovative strategies, services and/or mechanisms that support the attraction and retention of employees now and into the future – https://desbt.qld.gov.au/employment/workforce-connect-fund – WCF also funds HR Support for Small Businesses, $5,000 grant through Industry Workforce Advisor
- Industry Workforce Advisor – can help small businesses plan your workforce, find solutions to employment challenges, and connect with programs, incentives and funding opportunities – https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/employing/planning-workforce/industry-workforce-advisors
- Free Small Business Courses – https://backtowork.initiatives.qld.gov.au/sbsc-micro-credentials/
- Business Basics Grants Program – $5,000 provides support to businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice. This support includes funded activities in 5 priorities:
- Training and coaching
- Website build or upgrades
- Professional business advice
- Strategic marketing services
- Business continuity and succession.
- Business Boost Grants Program – $15,000 includes funded activities in 3 project areas: Future planning, Specialised and automated software, Staff management, development and planning https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/business-boost
- Business Growth Fund – $50,000-$75,000 – targets high-growth businesses who can accelerate growth, drive Queensland’s economy and employ more Queenslanders https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/growth-fund
- Mentoring for Growth – small business mentoring program https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/growing-business/business-mentoring/mentoring-growth
Small Business Wellness Package – Access support for your mental health and wellbeing as you start or run your business https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/support/wellbeing
