Do you run a small business in QLD and are thinking about giving this remote work thing a go? Then have a think about applying for the Small Business Entrepreneur Grant. If you meet the following criteria and are successful in receiving the grant, Pointer can work with you to help get you remote ready! We can run bespoke one on one sessions with you and your team, provide support and training around remote-friendly tech and we can help to build your confidence around managing a remote team.
Not looking to hire any new team members, but are wanting to increase and improve flexibility for your current employees? AWESOME! We can also help with that! If you're interested in applying for the grant and you'd like a hand from our end, feel free to book in a time to talk to Jo here.
If you're keen, get applying quickly! This round of funding closes on the 30th of August! You can find the link here.
Overview of the grant...
Matched funding of up to $5,000 (excluding GST) may be provided to eligible businesses to engage a consultant, advisor or business coach for up to 3 months to help establish or develop the business. The minimum grant funding amount is $1,000.
The advice must fall under 1 or more of the following areas:
- mentoring/coaching (This is us!)
- business and strategic planning (This is also us!)
- professional business advice (i.e. information technology (IT), legal or financial)
- marketing strategy development (i.e. branding strategies, social media/digital strategies, market research).
Payment will be made directly to the business on completion of the project and on presentation of proof of payment for the service.
To be eligible, the business must:
have a business name registered within the last 4 years
have fewer than 20 employees at the time of applying for the grant
have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
have Queensland headquarters
not be insolvent or have owners/directors that are an undischarged bankrupt.
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