CCIQ needs your help!

This year, CCIQ will be conducting the largest study of regulatory compliance in Queensland. 12-months since the initial COVID-19 lockdown, we have a particular focus on overburdensome regulation, otherwise referred to as Red Tape. This is because, while budgets will be tight, regulatory reform represents a cost-effective means of stimulus that will unlock business potential in Queensland.

The team at CCIQ have been on a journey to ease the regulatory burden imposed on businesses like your own since 2009. We view this as a necessary step in ensuring that Queensland is a place where people feel encouraged to start and grow a business.

Our latest survey in 2017 found that:
1) 7 in 10 businesses believed that government regulation had a moderate to major impact on their business
2) 7 in 10 businesses lost productivity by having to divert the efforts of key personnel  to ensure regulatory compliance
3) Regulatory compliance cost Australian businesses $67 billion. Fast forward to 2021, and this figure is likely to have surpassed $100 billion

CCIQ are keen to hear from businesses of all sizes and from all industry sectors. We envisage that each meeting will take at least one hour. Your valuable time will allow us to lobby for a better operating environment for your business.

Please complete the EOI survey and we will put you in touch with one of CCIQ’s regional managers.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H5Z6GMP

Good News for Scenic Rim Small Businesses!

The Business Basics Grant Program opens on the 31st May 2021.

The Business Basics grants program provides support to businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice.

This support includes funded activities in 5 priorities:

1. Training and coaching
2. Website build or upgrades
3. Professional business advice
4. Strategic marketing services
5. Business continuity and succession planning.

The program is administered by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT).

You may be eligible for a single up-front fixed grant payment of $5,000 (excluding GST).

For more information visit www.business.qld.gov.au/grants.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) business assistance finder

To help community groups recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and bushfire, Scenic Rim Regional Council is presenting a free online workshop series delivered by industry professionals, CPR Group.

Session 1: Governance
Thursday 27 May
12:30pm and 6:30pm

Session 2: Marketing
& Sponsorship
Thursday 3 June
12:30pm and 6:30pm

Session 3: Making &
Keeping More Money
Thursday 10 June
12:30pm and 6:30pm

Session 4: Attracting
& Keeping Volunteers
Thursday 17 June
12:30pm and 6:30pm

For more information, contact Scenic Rim Regional Council
Phone 5540 5111 or email [email protected]

Friday 21st May, 12:00pm-1:00pm Online

Dr Michelle Perugini is an entrepreneur, academic and an internationally renowned expert in health, medical research, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). 🤓🧠
Michelle is now the CEO and co-founder of Presagen, which focuses on building scalable AI products for women’s health. Presagen’s first commercial product is called Life Whisperer, an AI application for embryo viability assessment during IVF.

Founder 2 Founder is a series of informal events with in-person and virtual entrepreneurs sharing their journey, tips, and strategies to become a successful high-growth technology startup. The event will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions in a safe environment and connect with other tech entrepreneurs in regional Queensland.

We welcome current and aspiring founders and employees of regional startups! 😁

REGISTER HERE

ave time and effort when starting your small business by using the Business Launchpad, a new digital tool that makes it easier to discover licences, permits and regulatory information tailored to your business needs.

Visit Business Launchpad

In this first release, you can use the tool for starting a food and beverage or residential construction business within Logan and Townsville City Council areas. More council information will be added soon. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn to learn about new releases.

How the Business Launchpad works

Simply tell us about your business type, location and services, and the Business Launchpad will generate a tailored guide of results from the Australian, Queensland and local governments. You can:

• create an account
• refine your results
• manage your priority applications
• find, pre-fill and complete forms
• apply online
• learn who to contact about what.

Currently, if you’re thinking of opening a café and wanted to prepare fresh food on-site, sell alcohol with meals, provide background music and alfresco dining, and have a new sign on the footpath, you’ll need licences from multiple agencies across all 3 levels of government. Keeping track of everything you need can be time-consuming.

Now with the Business Launchpad, just answer 2 quick questionnaires and let the tool do the discovery work for you.

How to use the Business Launchpad

Watch this video to learn how to use the Business Launchpad to save you time and effort when setting up your small business.