Council Helps Business Work Through Red Tape

Gympie Regional Council stands ready to help local businesses take advantage of the Queensland Government’s latest $100 million small business package to counter the impact of COVID-19.

The package has been developed to assist those small businesses forced into hibernation; it is hoped the package will encourage them to use this time to restructure, significantly change their business operations, or move online.

Mayor Glen Hartwig said that Council’s dedicated business support team is ready to work alongside the region’s small business owners to provide advice, help check their eligibility for funding through this package, and support them with completing application forms for up to $10,000 in grants for products, services and training.

This is an excellent opportunity for many of our region’s businesses to get the tools and know-how they need to be able to adapt in these uncertain times,” he said.

It’s been a difficult period for our local businesses – and things are going to stay challenging for a little while yet – so any help is certainly welcomed.”

The grants can be used to buy specialised digital equipment or software to help businesses move online.

It can also be used for financial, legal or other professional advice, marketing and communications activities and digital or technology strategy development.

To find out more about the small business package visit www.business.qld.gov.au.

To arrange an appointment to speak with one of Council’s business support team members, call 1300 307 800.