qld business basics grant

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Apply for the QLD Business Basics Grant

What is the QLD Business Basics Grant? 

Is your small business ready to take the next big step? The Queensland Business Basics Grant offers up to $7,500 + GST to help businesses like yours enhance core capabilities and adopt best practices.

This is your chance to invest in vital areas of your business without the financial strain.

Are you eligible?

To qualify for the Business Basics Grant, your business must:

For example, if you run a coffee shop store in Brisbane with 5 employees and a turnover of $250,000 last year, you’re eligible to apply!

What Can the Grant Be Used For?

The grant supports activities that improve your business operations. Eligible projects include:

Including:

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

 

At Digible, we craft comprehensive business plans that ensure structured growth and sustainability. Our services include financial planning and budgeting, along with insightful business structure advice to optimise your operations. Through operational efficiency reviews, we streamline your processes for maximum productivity.

We provide business mentoring and guidance to help you navigate challenges and seize opportunities. By facilitating strategic partnerships and networking, we expand your reach within the industry. We also develop risk management strategies, creating contingency plans for operational, financial, and market risks. Additionally, we support you in securing business loans or investor funding by preparing essential financial documents.

Including:

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

 

At Digible, we offer a comprehensive suite of services to elevate your brand in the digital realm. Our team develops strategic marketing plans infused with expert search engine optimisation (SEO) advice to boost your online visibility. We craft engaging content marketing strategies that resonate with your audience and drive meaningful interactions.

Understanding your market is crucial, so we conduct in-depth market research to inform your business decisions. Our compelling branding strategies help establish a strong identity that sets you apart from the competition. To enhance customer relations, we implement effective Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, improving retention and streamlining your sales processes.

We also specialise in revamping your promotional content through professional copywriting services for websites, email campaigns, and promotional materials. Additionally, we provide industry reports with detailed analysis and forecasts, giving you the insights needed to make strategic decisions.

Including:

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

 

At Digible, we specialise in website builds and upgrades, including refreshing your existing site to enhance its look and functionality. We can add eCommerce functionality to your platform, enabling you to sell products or services online seamlessly. Our team excels at developing new website content that engages your audience and drives conversions.

We offer seamless integration with third-party tools to enhance your website’s capabilities. This includes connecting your site with systems like customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, email marketing tools, or booking software. If you’re looking to upgrade your website infrastructure, we handle migration of your existing content to new platforms or content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Shopify, or Squarespace, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal downtime.

How To Apply

To register your interest in the QLD Business Basics Grant on Monday, 30 September and further apply, you’ll need the following on hand. 

What To Include In Your Proposal

1. Provide Information About Your Business

Share details about your business, including its location, size, and industry. Give a clear description of what your business does, highlighting any unique aspects that set you apart.

2. Describe Your Proposed Project

Explain the project you plan to undertake, focusing on its main objectives and priority areas (professional business advice, strategic marketing services, website builds/upgrades). Be sure to use these terms in your proposal. Describe how this project will enhance your core skills or improve your business’s competitiveness in the market.

3. Outline the Expected Outcomes

Discuss the results you expect from your project, such as increases in revenue, gross profit, or the number of employees. Explain how your project will help you achieve these specific outcomes and contribute to your overall business growth.

By providing this information in your application, you’ll clearly demonstrate how the grant will benefit your business and contribute to its success.