Business Basics Grant Now Open
QLD Government Business Basics Grant

Business Basics Grant Now Open

Have you heard about the Business Basics Grant, launched yesterday by the Queensland Government? If you are a small business, you may qualify for a $7,500 Business Basics Grant.

Unlike similar grant programs previously launched, this is not first in. Instead the application process has been split into 2 Stages:

Stage 1 is a Registration of Interest (ROI) and the application process should only take 5-10 mins. You don’t need to source any quotes for this stage – just complete this form to confirm your eligibility. Stage 1 ROI will close on Friday 11 October 2024.

Stage 2 will require a full application and will be open to eligible ROI applicants only.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • The available funding is for $7,500 (excl GST). The QLD Government will not fund activities with a total cost less than $7,500 (excl GST)
  • Your business needs to have a maximum turnover of $300,000 (ex GST) for the last financial year (2023-24)
  • You need to have an active ABN
  • Less than five employees
  • Your business needs to be headquartered in Queensland
  • Your business needs to have been trading for one year minimum
  • Not been approved for funding under an earlier Business Basics round.

What activities are eligible to be funded?

Applicants can apply for funding for grant funded activities under the following priorities:

Professional business advice
• Business plans
• Financial planning and budgeting
• Business structure advice
• Operational efficiency reviews
• Business mentoring and guidance
• Strategic partnerships and networking

Strategic marketing services
• Strategic marketing plans, including search engine optimisation advice
• Content marketing strategy
• Market research
• Branding strategy
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) implementation

Website build/upgrades
• Website build or upgrade (including website refresh)
• Adding eCommerce functionality
• Developing new website content
• Integration with third-party tools

To find out more, you can visit the grant website here.

To submit an application for Stage 1, click here.

If you would like to discuss marketing services, website costings etc, I am here to help and happy to chat – you can contact me on 0434 614 858 or hello@bindimcgrath.com.au

 

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