New Small Business or Member Association – limited budget?
This is an opportunity not to be missed. Applications close 21 November.
Available funding?
Matched funding of up to $5,000 (excluding GST) to engage a consultant, advisor or business coach for up to 3 months to help establish or develop the business. Minimum grant amount is $1,000.
What for?
Access to professional advice and support in the critical early stages of establishing a business in 1 or more of the following areas:
- market research and marketing strategies, including branding strategies and social media/digital strategies
- business and strategic planning
- mentoring/coaching
- professional business, tax, computing, legal or financial (accounting) advice
Eligibility criteria?
The grant is specifically aimed at funding businesses to engage a consultant, advisor, or business coach. To be eligible the business must:
- have a business name registered within the last 4 years
- have fewer than 20 employees at the time of applying for the grant
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- be based in Queensland
- not be insolvent or have owners/directors that are an undischarged bankrupt.
The participating business must provide a project report on completion of the project detailing how the funds were spent and the impact it has had on the business.
business2one can:
- Define appropriate professional advice to grow your business including strategic planning, marketing, social media or training
- Deliver market research and marketing strategies, including branding strategies and social media/digital strategies
- Deliver business and strategic planning
- Deliver mentoring/coaching
- Assist to develop your grant application
Applications close 21 November 2017 at 5pm. Contact business2one to get started.
For further information about the program and application process, refer to the application guidelines, email grants@dtesb.qld.gov.au, or call 13 QGOV (13 74 68).