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Disaster loans activated for north Queensland
Queensland Ministerial Statement - 6 February 2025
Disaster hit primary producers, small businesses and not-for-profits in seven northern Queensland council areas can now apply for concessional loans to assist with their recovery from the sustained rains and flooding endured the past week.
Dedicated support for small business in Mackay Whitsunday region
Our qualified and experienced Small Business Financial Counsellors and Business Wellness Coaches are based locally in the Mackay Whitsunday region and available to meet in-person, virtually or on the phone.
RFCSNQ leadership meet with Minister for Primary Industries
Making the connection and kicking off discussions with the new minister and assistant minister for primary industries.
Dedicated support for Mossman Mill Recovery
RFCSNQ provides dedicated financial counselling and wellness coaching for primary producers and related small business impacted by the closure of the Mossman Mill.
Free support to develop your Farm Business Resilience Plan
Introducing Farm Business Planning North Queensland, an initiative of RAPAD delivering the Farm Business Resilience Program - tailored support for North Queensland farmers and graziers across all commodities to prepare for the future.
Prioritise your wellness: Try out grounding techniques
Running a small business can be rewarding, but it can also come with plenty of challenges and stressors.
Taking time to practice grounding techniques can be a useful, simple tool to boost your wellbeing.
Disaster Recovery: Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding
Support for rural and small business impacted by Cyclone Jasper and associated flooding.
Four Simple Tips for Managing Small Business Finances
Setting up good financial habits and investing your time to manage them can go a long way to protecting the viability of your business. SBFC Gus Walsgott shares his four simple tips for managing Small Business Finances.
When did you last look at your Business Plan?
SBFC Murray Walton shares why it’s not only important for all small businesses to have a plan but to revisit it regularly, too!
Help to navigate preparing or reviewing your business plan
A Rural Financial Counsellor (RFC) can help you navigate the process of preparing or reviewing your business plan.
Small Business Succession Planning
SBFC Peter David shares why it is important for every small business to have a succession plan.
Seeking successful succession planning?
A Rural Financial Counsellor (RFC) can assist you with succession planning.
Think outside the square when identifying business risk
We need to recognise the risk that some of the assumptions underpinning our Business Plan might not in fact work out. Check out some valuable advice from our SBFC Cam Charlton.
Finding it difficult to deal with farm business debt?
Is your business ready for the unexpected? A Rural Financial Counsellor (RFC) can help you understand business risks and how you can identify them before they become a problem.
How can a grant benefit your small business?
Why consider accessing government assistance? SBFC Peter David provides insight into the benefits and how an SBFC can assist your small business.
Identifying Risk
Is your business ready for the unexpected? A Rural Financial Counsellor (RFC) can help you understand business risks and how you can identify them before they become a problem.
Steps to effectively manage your debt
SBFC Michelle Tucker shares some useful tips for managing small business debt and assistance available from SBFCs to get your on the road to achieving business financial viability.
Accessing government assistance
A Rural Financial Counsellor (RFC) can help you apply for government assistance.
Understanding your finances
Find out more about how our RFCs work with you to understand your finances and improve your financial position.
Small Business Stories: Retail business impacted by COVID-19
For Cairns jeweller Maurizio Fenu, COVID-19 had a huge impact on his business, particularly the viability of one of his outlets that was reliant on tourist trade.