Queensland awards $5.5 million in grants to boost SME innovation
The Queensland government's Advance Queensland initiative has allocated over $5.5 million in grants to 56 local SMEs.
Queensland offers $50 tourism vouchers in $2.5 million boost for storm-affected businesses
Wineries, tour operators, and surf instructors across the Gold Coast region stand to benefit from $2.5 million in state government support funding, as part of a new entertainment voucher system designed to help businesses bounce back from recent extreme weather events.
First-time minister Lance McCallum takes on Qld small business portfolio
Queensland has a new small business minister in Lance McCallum, who replaces Di Farmer in Premier Steven Miles' new-look cabinet.
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s small business legacy after almost nine years in power
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will stand down at the end of the week, ending a nearly nine-year tenure in the top job while closing a complex chapter in the state government's relationship with its 473,000 small businesses.
Grants of up to $2 million on offer for regional Queensland SMEs
The fund will offer matched funding grants of between $500,000 and $2 million to established SMEs to undertake projects in regional Queensland.
Queensland announces $16 million in energy efficiency rebates for local SMEs
The $16 million Queensland Business Energy Saving and Transformation (QBEST) program is dedicated to helping Queensland businesses lower energy usage and power bills.
The best places to run a small business in Queensland revealed
The Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan and Central Queensland are some of the best places to be a small business in Queensland.
QLD budget: $650 energy rebates, increased funding for women founders and small business mental health
Small businesses in Queensland will face $650 energy bill rebates, thanks to a new $1.48 billion relief package at the heart of the sunshine state's 2023-2024 budget.
Ocean City Labs opens as hot new startup tech hub in Maroochydore
Maroochydore is now home to Queensland's latest hot startup tech hub, Ocean City Labs.
Qld small business owners get a shot in the arm with free workforce planning course
Queensland small and medium business owners that are struggling to find staff will have the opportunity to complete a free seven-week course to help them take on the task of workforce planning.
Dominique Lamb appointed next Queensland Small Business Commissioner
The former CEO of the National Retailers Association, Dominique Lamb, will next week start a new role as the next Small Business Commissioner in Queensland.
Queensland government unveils $8.76 million mental health support package for small business
The Small Business Wellness Package is for Queensland business owners in the process of starting or currently running their own businesses.