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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.
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.
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!
Small Business Succession Planning
SBFC Peter David shares why it is important for every small business to have a succession plan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Small Business Stories: Cafe and catering business impacted by COVID-19
Far North Queensland cafe owner Leeandra Norman's business had been severely impacted by COVID-19. And then small business financial counsellor Susan Yeeles walked into her cafe in 2020.
Small Business Stories: Family pub impacted by COVID
Two Small Business Financial Counsellors walked into a bar… and offered life-changing support for small business owners Stephen and Lynda Shofield.
“We wouldn't be where we are today if we did not have them. Make the phone call, contact them. You won't be sorry. Your business will turn around. Don't give up.”