Business Basics Grants Program 2024
The Queensland Business Basics Grants Program offers support to businesses looking to enhance their core skills and implement best practices.
Business Basics
Grants Program 2024
The Queensland Business Basics Grants Program offers support to businesses looking to enhance their core skills and implement best practices.
Applicants can seek funding for grant-eligible activities within the key areas of Strategic Marketing Services and Website Development and Upgrades with our team.
Strategic Marketing Services
- Pipedrive CRM for data-driven strategic marketing and improved campaign tracking.
- Content generation to showcase products, boosting user experience and conversions.
- Targeted email campaigns to increase engagement and conversion rates.
Website Build and Upgrades
- Create or enhance your website to improve its design, functionality and user experience.
- Boost site performance and speed to provide a smoother user experience.
- Optimise SEO to attract more customers and improve search visibility.
A Brand New WordPress Website with CRM Integration
New Professional Website
- Brand new WordPress website
- Intuitive page builder for effortless self-management
- Includes Home, About Us, Contact Us, and up to 5 additional service pages
- Content creation is included, utilising AI assistance with SEO markups
- Stock photos will be provided if no images are available
Pipedrive CRM Integration
- Pipedrive setup for your business, with additional monthly charges per user
- Free 30-day trial upon signup, subject to consultation with one of our Pipedrive Partners
- Pipeline setup, custom field setup and staff training included
- Documentation of up to 5 processes for reference
- Pipedrive connected to your new website to automate contact form submissions, generate leads and reduce manual data entry
Business Basics Grants Program Information
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this grant, your business must meet the following criteria at the time of application:
- Employ fewer than 5 staff, including full-time, part-time, casual employees and non-executive directors
- Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) and remain operational throughout the grant period
- Maintain a registered Queensland headquarters as per your Australian Business Register (ABR) record during the grant period
- Have at least 1 year of trading history
- Have a maximum turnover of $300,000 for the last financial year, 2023/24
- Not have previously received funding under a Business Basics round
- Not be insolvent or have owners/directors who are currently bankrupt
Program Key Details
Here are the key details for Round 5 of the Business Basics Grants Program in Queensland:
- Eligible business size: small businesses with fewer than 5 employees
- Registration of Interest (ROI) closes at 5 PM on Friday, October 11, 2024
- Available funding: $7,500 excluding GST for each grant
- Grant type: competitive funding, so funding is not guaranteed for all applications
- Application process: Stage 1 is Registration of Interest (ROI), followed by Stage 2 for selected ROI applicants only
- Project length: maximum 6 months
- Payment: upfront payment on approval
Applying through the DESBT SmartyGrants portal is free once the grant round opens. Applicants will receive notifications regarding their outcomes at the end of each stage, including ROI shortlisting and full application. This grant program is assessed competitively in two stages, meaning not all applications will receive funding.
Stage 1: Registration of Interest (ROI) closes for applications at 5pm on Friday, October 11, 2024.
For a comprehensive overview of the application process and where to make your application, visit the official Business Basics Grant page here.
If you need help with your application, or if you would like a full quotation, please get in touch below:
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