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We constantly monitor available resources, including information and support services, that may assist you with operating a small business in Queensland.

Operating a small business

Starting a business
Grants and programs finder AusIndustry
12 months of personalised mentoring and support to help you start and run your small business.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) business assistance finder Business Queensland
Structured training and mentoring programs to equip first-time start-up founders with essential skills.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) business assistance finder Business Queensland
Check what licences permits and other regulatory requirements apply to you.
Franchising - Is it for you - ACCC logo
Resources about the risks and challenges of franchises.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) business assistance finder Business Queensland
Tailored support including programs, grants, events, mentoring and education.
Running a business
Grants and programs finder AusIndustry

21 online courses and tutorials covering general business processes with broad coverage of major industries and business basics.

Free assessment with an ecoBiz coach for advice on how to cut costs and increase efficiencies across energy, water and waste.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) business assistance finder Business Queensland
Short micro-credential courses to support and retain their employees.
Micro-credentialing
Skilling solutions providing direct benefits to tourism and hospitality businesses.
Grants and programs finder AusIndustry
A list of essential tasks to prepare for the end of the financial year and plan ahead.
Grow your business and yourself
Coronavirus (COVID-19) business assistance finder Business Queensland
Free mentoring providing insights, options and suggestions relating to challenges and opportunities you are experiencing in your business.
Grants and programs finder AusIndustry

Free advisory service with opportunity of matched funding for SME’s to commercialise and grow their business.

Grants and programs finder AusIndustry

Low-cost access to one-to-one advice, world-class workshops, and online webinars. Regional Business HQ is the supplier contracted by the Australian Government to deliver this program in Queensland.

Build a Better Business
Build a Better Business provides workshops and mentoring; a team of expert business mentors guide you through critical periods of business development.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) business assistance finder Business Queensland

Supporting Queensland’s female founders to grow and scale their Queensland innovation businesses.

Creative Business Champions

Although now closed, their site allows access to the free webinar series by the Regional Arts Services Network, with topics including Marketing and Grant Writing.

Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers
Includes career assessment, one-on-one career guidance and advice and support in relation to a current role, a new role, or help to transition to a new career. Now accessible for people 40+.