Free Small Business Resources : Queensland

Did you know there are many free resources - services and information sources - for small businesses based in Queensland, Australia?

Below I’ve listed just some of them – covering everything from tax assistance, tendering, and training.

What we have on offer in this country is truly amazing!

Business Listings

· QTenders – Receive alerts about new tender opportunities to supply to the Queensland government – https://qtenders.hpw.qld.gov.au

· Vendor Panel - https://www.vendorpanel.com.au/ Your business profile will be visible to thousands of government and corporate buyers who use the platform to find and engage local suppliers.

· Buy Queensland Food & Beverage Supplier Directory (government buyers, private and public sector) – https://www.epw.qld.gov.au/about/strategy/buy-qld

· Australian Tourism Data Warehouse – Free database listing for the opportunity to be featured throught their distribution network of Australian tourism partner websites. - https://www.atdw.com.au/

Business Plan Template

https://business.gov.au/planning/business-plans/develop-your-business-plan

Dispute Resolution

Queensland Small Business Commissioner – https://qsbc.qld.gov.au/get-help/ (note link not clickable - please type into your browser)

Export

https://export.business.gov.au/

Finances

· Queensland Small Business Grants – https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/schedule

· Federal Grants Search – https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs

· Free Tax Advice –

Griffith Tax Clinic

https://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-business-school/department-accounting-finance-economics/griffith-tax-clinic

JCU Tax Clinic

https://www.jcu.edu.au/college-of-business-law-and-governance/tax-clinic

· Free Small Business Financial Counselling and Wellness Coach Program –

Southern Queensland - https://sbfcssq.org.au

Northern Queensland - https://rfcsnq.com.au

Human Resources

Industry Workforce Advisor Program –

https://business.qld.gov.au/running-business/employing/planning-workforce/industry-workforce-advisors

IP & Trademarking Information

https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/

Licences & Permits

https://www.Business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/launchpad

Mental Health

New Access – Free health support program for Small Business Owners. No referral needed.

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching

Sustainability

EcoBiz – https://businesschamberqld.com.au/sustainability/ecobiz - free program to assist small business to save money with energy, water, and waste efficiencies.

Training

· TAFE QLD – Fee Free Courses

https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/apply-and-enrol/subsidised-training/fee-free

· Self-Employment Assistance Program - https://www.dewr.gov.au/self-employment-assistance