Cash Flow Management
In today’s dynamic business environment, effective cash flow management is essential for the sustained growth and resilience of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Business Boost Grant – Round 3
Round 3 of the Business Boost Grant Program is scheduled to open at 9am on Wednesday, 6 September. The first stage of the competitive application process is a ‘Registration of Interest’ which is due by 5pm on Tuesday, 12 September. The Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training is funding $10,000 – $20,000 […]
The Director ID deadline is approaching
Around this time last year, we sent you an email alerting you to the new process for Director IDs. With the deadline of 30th November approaching for all Company Directors to verify their identity by applying for a Director identification number, we felt it necessary to send you this information again. About Director IDs: A […]
Director IDs are coming
Existing company directors will soon be asked to verify their identity and will be required to apply for a Director Identification Number (Director ID) by 30 November 2022. About Director IDs: A Director ID is a unique identifier you require as a director and will keep forever. The Government expects the Director ID regime will […]
Additional covid-19 support
Late last week, additional financial support was announced for businesses impacted by the recent South East Queensland and Cairns lockdowns. Under the package, businesses in the state which have experienced a 30% reduction in turnover will be able to apply for payments of: $1,000 for non-employing sole traders $5,000 for small businesses with a payroll […]
Tourism and hospitality sector support
The Queensland Government has today announced further relief packages for tourism and hospitality businesses impacted by the recent COVID-19 lockdowns in South East Queensland and Cairns. Payroll Tax Deferral Eligible tourism and hospitality businesses that lodge payroll tax returns monthly can apply to defer paying their payroll tax liability due in August 2021 for 6 months. If they […]
Covid-19 financial support
Prior to the Cairns three day lockdown, many businesses in the region were struggling after a decline in visitor numbers caused by lockdowns in South East Queensland and other states. The Cairns lockdown, although hoped to be short, will undoubtedly increase the number of businesses impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns. To help businesses through this difficult […]
Announced: QLD Government – Small Business Grants
As part of the recently developed economic recovery plan, the Queensland Government has announced three new grants to support small business. The grants are designed to provide a further $25 million to small businesses to help them to survive and thrive amidst the pandemic. Business Growth Fund (BGF) – $50,000 The BGF targets high-growth businesses […]
Federal government tourism industry stimulus package announced
Recently, the Federal Government has announced a post-JobKeeper stimulus package to assist the travel and tourism industries. Travel Incentives – Tourism and Business The first support package is designed to support the tourism industry by offering around 800,000 half-price airfares from 1 April 2021 to select holiday locations. The subsidy is available to some regional […]
COVID-19: Assistance Is Still Available
State and Federal Government assistance is still available for those businesses who have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Below we outline the main assistance packages that may be of interest and benefit to you. Qld Government Adaption Grant The Qld Government announced Round 2 of the Adaption Grant, and approximately 25% of the […]
