Business Resources
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Starting your business Resources to assist you in starting your new business
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Grow your business Resources to assist you grow your business
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Running your business Resources to help you run and grow your business
Advance Queensland
Advance Queensland is investing in all Queenslanders, providing support and funding across industry. Whether you are an entrepreneur, startup or small business, an investor, university or researcher, Advance Queensland can help support you on your innovation journey.
Al Fresco Dining Guidelines (Gympie Region)
Explore opportunities for creating an Al Fresco dining experience for your business
Business Events
Manufacturing and Engineering Forum - Nolan Meats
This is your chance to join us for an exciting in-person event at 171 East Deep Creek Rd! The Gympie Manufacturing & Engineering Forum hosted by Nolan Meats is a must-attend for industry professionals looking to network, learn, and collaborate. Get ready to engage with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and explore the latest trends in manufacturing and engineering. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with experts.
Business Opportunities
Borumba Pumped Hydro Project
Queensland Hydro recently announced ICN as their procurement provider with registrations @ Queensland Hydro (icn.org.au). A number of tenders are also available on the Queensland Government procurement portal – Qtenders @ Welcome to QLD QTenders (epw.qld.gov.au)
Forest Wind
Expressions of interest work packages are currently open for local business to supply the project. Further information about the project and how to register your interest is accessible @ Forest Wind (icn.org.au)
The 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be an enormous opportunity for Queensland-based businesses. Register to supply to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games @ Brisbane 2032 procurement | About Queensland and its government | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)Business Planning
Future proof your business. This free course is designed to provide local business owners with a clear understanding of the key factors that underpin their success
Business Planning | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Business support, employment, and training
Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training
Department of Employment, Small Business and Training
TAFE Gympie
Gympie Campus Location & Courses | TAFE Queensland
University of Sunshine Coast (UniSC)
UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, AustraliaEmployability toolkit
Stand out to employers with a free, comprehensive employability toolkit resource from the USC Business School
USC Employability Toolkit | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Business Survey
Business Chamber Queensland’s Pulse Survey of business conditions is available for download. The survey shows while retaining and recruiting employees is still the most significant constraint for business, interest rates are having the highest impact on growth in more than a decade.
https://businesschamberqld.com.au/Advocacy/Business Wellness Coaching
Free & confidential wellbeing counselling & business coaching service available to small business owners and primary producers in Southern QLD. Point of contact for the Gympie & surrounds region is Heidi Gray - Heidi Gray • Small Business Financial Counselling Service (SBFCS) Southern Queensland (sbfcssq.org.au)
The Business Wellness Coaches are trained mental health professionals, who provide a comprehensive approach tailored to address the individual challenges, requirements, and prospects of our clients within a safe and nurturing environment.
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Business Wellness Coaching • Small Business Financial Counselling Service (SBFCS) Southern Queensland (sbfcssq.org.au)
Business Wellness Coaching • Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) Southern Queensland (rfcssq.org.au)Business Launchpad
Save time and effort when starting and running your business by using the Business Launchpad, a digital tool that makes it easier to discover licences, permits and regulatory information tailored to your business needs. Business Launchpad | Business Queensland
Chambers of Commerce
Business Chamber Queensland
Formerly Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ), BCQ is independent, not-for-profit organisation, with a rich legacy of putting Queensland business first, providing practical support backed by innovative thinking and powerful advocacy.
Business services include: Fair Work & HR / Workforce Advice; Workers Compensation; Staff Training.
For further information: About us » Business Chamber Queensland
Join a Chamber of Commerce:
Gympie Chamber of Commerce: Gympie - Chamber of Commerce
Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce: Mary Valley Country, Chamber & News
Tin Can Bay Chamber & Tourism: m 0411 218 254
Rainbow Beach Commerce & Tourism: Visit Rainbow Beach | Cooloola Coast | Gympie Region
Council Resources
Food Business Resources Food Business Resources – Gympie Regional Council
Event Management Resources Event Management Resources – Gympie Regional Council
Permits and licences List of approvals, licences and permits
Tenders and procurement Tenders
Stay up to date with the latest business news and opportunities Subscribe now
Digital Skills Hub Did you know a cybercrime report is made every six minutes in Australia? Cybercrime is surging and the cost to business increasing.
Upskill and learn how to protect your business with a course on Cyber Security from the free Digital Skills Hub.
Choose from a range of free courses including:- Introduction to Cyber Security
- How to identify risks and threats
- Ransomware - don’t fall into the trap, and
- Building a cyber resilient business
Doing Business Online
Learning how to get your business online can provide an abundance of new opportunities and benefits.
Find out how to set up an online presence for your business and how to manage and improve the way your business interacts online, including information on how to create a Digital Strategy, build a website, manage online sales & payments.
Websites, social media, and digital marketing | Business Queensland
Export Market Development
Trade and Investment Queensland is the Queensland Government’s dedicated global business agency, helping Queensland exporters take their products to world markets and promoting Queensland as the perfect place for investment.
TIQ - Learn about Trade and Investment Queensland
Austrade accelerates the growth of exporters, attracts foreign investment and stimulates the visitor economy
Food and Agribusiness
Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) is a not-for-profit food industry cluster supporting the development of food, agricultural and horticulture businesses
https://foodagribusiness.org.au/
Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
Providing leadership to promote a sustainable and innovative agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Support agriculture, fishery, food and forestry industries About us - DAFF
Funding Finder
Search for grants across Australia and Queensland
Other Funding Opportunities | Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett
Grants and Funding Finder
Advance Queensland Programs and Funding
Programs and Funds | Advance Queensland | Queensland Government
Innovation, Investment and Commercialisation
AusIndustry will partner with you in the next step of your business growth. We'll support you to innovate, invest and commercialise. You may be eligible for funding and our national outreach network is ready to start working with you now.
Research & Development Tax Incentive supports businesses to innovate through research and development
Research and Development Tax Incentive
Intellectual Property Support
Local Economic Opportunities (LEO) Network
Access Queensland Government programs and initiatives to support business and industry reduce their greenhouse gas emissions
Mentoring for Growth
Offers eligible businesses free access to volunteer business experts who provide insights, options and suggestions relating to challenges and opportunities you are experiencing in your business. Mentoring for Growth program | Business Queensland
Queensland Manufacturing Assistance Programs and funding
Queensland’s manufacturing strategy and assistance programs
Manufacturing | Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water
Queensland Regional Forestry Hubs
Queensland's regional forestry hubs are part of a network funded by the Australian Government, with one million dollars in seed funding for both the South East + Central and the North Queensland hubs to leverage and implement projects to boost productivity and growth in the sector.
Queensland Small Business Commissioner
Enhancing the operating environment for small business by providing practical information, support and assistance to help Queensland small business thrive
Shop Region Gift Card
Shop Region Gift Card
Sign up your business and be part of council’s new buy local campaign eftpos gift card program
Small Business Accelerator Program
The new Small Business Accelerator program, is squarely designed to help small and micro businesses across rural and regional Australia. The intent of the program is:
- To help business owners and managers define their business goals and plans
- Identify possibilities for growth and improvement
- Improve the way business challenges and obstacles are solved
- Increase the profitability of the business.
Mentoring for small and micro businesses - Regional Business HQ
Sustainable Business
ecoBiz
ecoBiz is a free program that helps businesses save money by reducing energy, waste and water consumption and introducing sustainable strategies into their business. The program includes one-on-one coaching, site survey, tools to benchmark, workshops and webinars. Members will gain access to free tools to monitor how much energy, water and waste your business uses.
Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Business
The State Government in conjunction with Business Chamber Queensland have launched the Small and Medium Enterprise Sector Adaptation Plan (PDF). These plans recognise the challenges that businesses are facing due to climate change and aims to support the sector in better managing climate risk. You can assess and manage the exposure of your business to climate change risks by using the climate change risk management tool for small businesses in Queensland.’
Climate Change Adaption Plan for Business information
Decarbonisation Support for Business
Click here to see programs and initiatives available through the local economic opportunities network (LEO network) to help Queensland local business and industry reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Business Energy Savers Program
Are you a large business or agricultural producer that could use a free energy audit? It could benefit your business and the planet at the same time.
Find out more with the $20 million Business Energy Savers Program. Providing free energy audits for agricultural customers and large business customers, and co-contributions to fund energy efficiency upgrades.
The program provides audits for businesses covering a broad range of industry sectors that are vital to our economy, and advice to businesses on how they can reduce their electricity costs by using electricity more efficiently.For more information on energy efficiency, visit Queensland Farmers Federation and Ergon
ASPIRE Waste Exchange Marketplace
As a business you can trade, exchange or sell your unwanted waste with the ASPIRE program, reducing waste disposal costs and the amount of waste sent to landfill. Noosa Council has invested in a license for our local business community to have access to this great circular economy, business-to-business platform. All businesses with less than 100 staff can register for free. Visit the ASPIRE website and register via the login link.
Home-based Business Energy Use Guide
There are nearly 1 million home-based businesses in Australia. This guide provides some easy, practical and realistic steps that you can take to reduce your energy costs when running a home-based business. By understanding and managing power bills, buying efficient appliances and technology and running them efficiently you can save energy and money and improve productivity.
There are many different types of home-based businesses, from those who work in the home, to tradies who are out-and-about on the road. Our tips cover everything from reducing household power use, to choosing and running motor vehicles.