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.

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

Strategic Marketing Services

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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

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Create or enhance your website to improve its design, functionality, and user experience.

Boost site performance and speed to ensure a smooth user experience. 

Optimise SEO to attract more customers and elevate search engine rankings. 

Media Booth® have Curated a Special Package For You for $7500 (exc. GST)

- 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 (additional monthly charges apply per user) 

Enjoy a free 30-day trial upon signup (consult with one of our Pipedrive Partners for details). 

Includes Pipeline setup, custom field setup, and staff training (documentation of up to 5 processes for reference). 

Pipedrive connected to your new website to automate contact form submissions, generating leads and reducing manual data entry.

Business Basics Grants Program Information 

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 (this must be maintained throughout the grant period). 

Here are the key details for Round 5 of the Business Basics Grants Program in Queensland:

Eligible business size: Small businesses with a headcount of fewer than 5 employees.

Registration of Interest (ROI) will close at 5 PM on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Available funding: $7,500 (excluding GST) for each grant.

Grant type: Competitive—funding is not guaranteed for all applications.

Application process: Stage 1 involves Registration of Interest (ROI), followed by Stage 2, which is the Full Application 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 (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: