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Top 5 Reasons Why Now is the Perfect Time to Do Business in Gympie
For many years, Gympie has been known for its rich history, strong agricultural roots and welcoming community. Today, however, it's becoming recognised for something else, a thriving business environment full of opportunity. Whether you're launching a startup,...
What Local Businesses Need to Know to Win on Facebook in 2026
Across all demographics, Facebook is arguably still the most widely used of the social media platforms. It's the one that most of the generations know and understand and habitually come back to. However, in 2026 it is a different proposition to what it was even 18...
6 Questions to Ask Your Web Designer Before Building Your Website
For many businesses, a website is the first interaction a potential customer has with their brand. Whether someone is searching for your services on Google, checking your credibility, or comparing you to competitors, your website plays a critical role in shaping their...
The Hidden Power of Google Business Profiles for Local Business
A Google Business Profile is one of the most valuable and often underused tools available to local businesses. When someone searches for a service or product nearby, Google is usually the first place they go. Your profile plays a key role in whether you appear, how...
Conflict Management for One
A practical one-to-one alternative to mediation. Conflict by its very nature involves more than one person but there are lots of reasons why a traditional conflict resolution strategy, like mediation, isn't the right fit at the moment. Some of the scenarios I’ve...
How career coaching can help when you are feeling stuck
I can recall a time many years ago when I was feeling really lost in my career and have a profound sense of not knowing what I wanted to be when I "grew up". At the time, I had a good job with an international blue chip FMCG company. I worked with a great team,...
Before you adopt AI: 5 questions every small business should ask
AI is showing up in more tools, workflows and business conversations than ever. For many small businesses, community organisations and regional teams, the real question is no longer whether AI matters. It is how to use it in a way that is practical, safe, and...
How AI Is Changing Search, And What It Means for Your Website
Traditional search engines such as Google and Bing were the primary way customers found businesses online. Users would type in keywords, browse through a list of links, and visit websites to gather information. Today, that behaviour is rapidly changing. People are now...
Current grants, programs and support for small business and primary producers (April 2026)
Below is a quick snapshot of key grants and support programs currently available to small businesses, primary producers and tourism operators in Queensland. These are all external government or partner‑delivered programs; please check the official links for full...