BIG Plans for Small Business!

We know that small businesses are the engine room of the Queensland economy, working across every industry sector.

That's why the Palaszczuk Labor Government has supported more than 18,000 small businesses across Queensland, through our $196 million Small Business Adaption Grants program.

Our Queensland Economic Recovery Plan has supported businesses to help keep 334,000 Queenslanders in jobs.

We've also been supporting businesses by introducing a target earlier this year - that from 1 July 2020, 25 per cent of all government purchases would be from Queensland small and medium sized businesses.

Our commitment to 'Big Plans for Small Business' is all about creating jobs and future proofing Queensland.

We have already announced $8 billion in measures to support Queenslanders through COVID-19, including assistance for workers and businesses.

We're committing to building on our support of more than $2.3 billion in tax relief, grants, electricity rebates and loans for small to medium sized businesses with another $140 million to support big plans for small business.

Only a Palaszczuk Labor Government will continue to back our small businesses to ensure they can recover, reopen and build a strong future for all Queenslanders.

Read our full policy here.

MORE THAN $2.5M BOOST FOR SMALL BUSINESS IN REDLANDS

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick, Sisu Cafe owner Anna Hobbs, Member for Redlands Kim Richards

The Palaszczuk Government continues to back hundreds of small businesses in Redlands to stay afloat and keep their staff employed during COVID-19 with the latest round of COVID Small Business Adaption Grants delivering more than $2.5 million across more than 280 small businesses in Redland City.

The Capalaba electorate has seen more than $900,000 in grants delivered across a total of 97 businesses. The grants of up to $10,000 can be used for professional advice, marketing, specialised equipment or towards utilities for businesses impacted by COVID-19. Member for Capalaba Don Brown said the grants have been welcomed by local business, as Queensland begins to kickstart its economic recovery.

“We know COVID-19 has been extremely tough on small business and the support we’re providing means businesses can stay afloat and, very importantly, keep their staff employed. “Some have even been able to launch new marketing campaigns to grow their business which is absolutely fantastic to see,” Mr Brown said.

State Member for Capalaba Don Brown and Director of Queensland Orthotic Lab, Kent Sweeting

Member for Redlands Kim Richards said she was excited to announce $600K has been delivered to more than 70 businesses across the Redlands electorate. Just some of the successful businesses have included local favourites like Victoria Point’s Sisu Café and Barcella, Coochiemudlo Island’s Curlew Café and in Redland Bay Thai Platinum.

“We know small businesses are so important to our Redlands community and this assistance means they can focus on returning their business to full operation, re-engaging staff who had been stood down and, importantly, employing new staff as well.

“Across Redland City over 280 businesses have been recipients to more the $2.5 million in adaptation grants. This vital funding has assisted small businesses to pivot and adapt to the challenges the Covid-19 pandemic has created. “Our Palaszczuk Government is laser focussed on assisting businesses to unite and recover as we journey through this global economic crisis caused by Covid-19,” Ms Richards said.

97 Capalaba businesses receiving over $900,00 in Small Business State Government grants

#DonDelivers for Small Businesses. Kent from Queensland Orthotic Lab is just 1 of the 97 businesses in Capalaba to receive a small business grant. Kent told me how it allowed him to keep staff on and to launch a new marketing campaign to grow his business.