In this newsletter:
- BusinessBalance
- Artificial Intelligence is coming to the region
- Business LEAP Testimonial – Autistic Perspectives
- Grants and Funding Opportunities
- Our Partners
- Our Sponsors
- Upcoming Events
BusinessBalance
Supporting Small Business Mental Health and wellbeing
Small Businesses are significant contributors to the Australian Economy – yet they suffer more from
symptoms of depression and anxiety than the general population and are under increased financial
and emotional pressure as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic. To address this, the Australian
Government’s BusinessBalance initiative is providing $7 Million in 2020-21 to support small
businesses. This Includes:
- $4.3 million to provide free, accessible and tailored support for small business owners by expanding Beyond Blue’s NewAccess program in partnership with the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, and
- $2.2 Million to expand a free accredited professional development program that builds the mental health literacy of trusted business advisers so that they can better support small business owners in times of distress, delivered through Deakin University BusinessBalance will help small business owners take proactive steps to improve their mental health.
NewAccess For Small Business Owners
The Australian Government is providing funding to expand Beyond Blue’s NewAccess program to
deliver tailored, free and confidential mental health support to small business owners.
NewAccess for Small Business Owners is designed to support small business owners manage life
stress by providing up to six structured sessions with a trained mental health coach who has a
background in small business. No doctor’s referral or mental health treatment plan is required. The
program is available nationally and can be accessed via phone or video call.
Counting On U
The Australian Government is providing funding to Deakin University to deliver Counting on U – a professional development program for small business advisers. Counting on U is run in partnership with Institute of Public Accountants, CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, Beyond Blue, WorkSafe VIC, and Mental Health First Aid integrates mental health first aid training with relationship – centred, business mentoring that will empower small business advisers to better support the mental wellbeing of their small business clients.
Artificial Intelligence – AI Hub touring the region
DATE CLAIMER: 7-9 JUNE
Regional Business HQ and the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government
and Planning are working together to bring the AI Hub to the Wide Bay Burnett. We are looking at
hosting events in the Fraser Coast and Bundaberg from 7 to 9 June.
If learning more about Artificial Intelligency is something that interests you, and you would like to be
kept in the loop as we firm up details, please contact either info@businesshq.org.au4 or Garry
Cooper from DSDILGP on garry.cooper@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au
Business LEAP
Business LEAP provides practical assistance and support to help you develop business plans and
gather information about what is required to start or grow a small business. Business LEAP can help
understand aspects of business operation, including legal requirements, licenses, permits and
registrations, marketing, financial management, taxation requirements and more. They can also
provide referrals to services to help you start and run your own business, and provide tailored
mentoring.
Business LEAP Client Testimonial
Hear from Business LEAP client and founder/owner of Autistic Perspectives, Summer.
If you are looking to book a session with an Entrepreneurship Facilitator or looking for more
information on Business LEAP’s Entrepreneurship Services, check out www.businessleap.org.au
phone 1300 249 482 or email a facilitator on:
- vleeson@businessleap.org.au
- lwilbraham@businessleap.org.au
- jvirtue@businessleap.org.au
Grants and Funding Opportunities
Grants and funding can play a key role in helping businesses grow, start-up or target new service
offerings. Each month, we bring you a snippet of some of the grants available that you might find of
interest. If you are thinking of applying for a grant and don’t know where to start, contact 6
the team at Regional Business HQ, who are happy to help.
Small business COVID-19 Adaption Grant Program
Between $2,000 and $10,000 is available for small or micro businesses to:
- Prepare for safe resumption of trading in the post COVID-19 recovery
- Introduce digital technologies to improve business operations, transition into a new way of doing business or to up-skill and re-skill business owners alongside staff to ultimately benefit the business
- Create and sustain employment to maintain potential long-term growth and continue to meet operating costs
Applicants have a maximum of 6 months from the date of approval to complete the project
For more information, visit: Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant Program
Back to Work Initiative – Employee Support Payment
The Back to Work program is designed to give businesses the confidence to employ Queenslanders
who have experienced a period of unemployment. Support payments are available to eligible
employers who hire a previously unemployed Queenslander who has experienced a minimum
period of unemployment directly prior to commencing work with them.
The program is available throughout regional Queensland and in some areas of South East
Queensland (SEQ).
Employers can make an online application through QGrants after the eligible employee completes
four weeks of continuous paid employment. Initial applications must be received within eight weeks
of the employee completing four weeks of continuous employment.
For more information, visit: Back to Work Initiative – Employer Support Payment
New Small Business Grants coming soon…
The Queensland Government has announced three new small business grants programs worth
$25 million over two years.
The Business Basics, Business Boost and Business Growth Fund grants will target specific groups
within the sector and continue to deliver on the Government’s election commitments to small
business. The grants are being rolled out based on direct feedback received from small business
owners through the Small Business Roadshow and online survey which showed support programs
are needed to assist Queensland businesses at different stages of the business lifecycle.
Grant programs are being delivered over the coming months to provide businesses with time to
prepare prior to application periods. The upcoming grant schedule is now available on the Business Queensland website.
Small business operators should visit the Business Queensland website to access the grants
schedule as well as guidelines and eligibility information for the Business Growth Fund to get ready
to apply.
Business Boost
Business Boost grants of up to $15,000 will help small businesses to improve their efficiency and
productivity through organisational development and upgrades through automated software and
CRM systems. Grants can be used for website development and upgrades, strategic marketing,
training and coaching, advisory services and planning for business continuity and succession.
Applications are expected to open late July 2021.
For updates on this grant: Business Queensland – Grants Schedule
Incentives for Employers – Australian Apprenticeships
As an employer of an Australian Apprentice you may be eligible for financial assistance from the
Australian Government to help with hiring and training an apprentice.
For more information on Employer Incentives, visit: Australian Apprenticeship Employer Incentives
Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements
Through the subsidy, any business or Group Training Organisation that engages an Australian
Apprentice between 5 October 2020 and 30 September 2021 may be eligible for a subsidy of 50 per
cent of wages paid to a new or recommencing apprentice or trainee for a 12-month period from the
date of commencement, to a maximum of $7,000 per quarter. There is no cap on the number of
eligible trainees/ apprentices.
For more information, visit: Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements
Supporting Apprentices and Trainees
Eligible employers can apply for a wage subsidy of 50 per cent of an eligible apprentice or trainee ’s
wages paid until 31 March 2021. In addition to the existing support for small businesses, medium sized businesses may be eligible for the subsidy, for wages paid from 1 July 2020 to 31 March 2021.
For more information, visit: Supporting Apprentices and Trainees
Additional Identified Skills Shortage Payment
Eligible employers of Australian Apprentices will also receive $2,000 at the 12 month point from the
commencement of the apprenticeship and an additional $2,000 at completion of the
apprenticeship.
For more information, visit: Additional Identified Skills Shortage Payment
Support for Adult Australian Apprentices
An employer of an adult Australian Apprentice may be eligible to attract the SAAA payment where
the Australian Apprentice is:
- undertaking a full-time or part-time Certificate III or IV qualification that leads to an occupation listed on the National Skills Needs List at the date of commencement or recommencement; and
- in receipt of an ‘actual wage’ paid by the employer at the date of commencement or recommencement which is equal to or greater than the National Minimum Wage
For more information, visit: Support for Adult Australian Apprentices
Assistance for Australian Apprentices with Disability
Disabled Australian Apprentice Wage Support (DAAWS) is an incentive payable to an employer who
employs an Australian Apprentice who satisfies the disability eligibility criteria. DAAWS is also
available to employers who employ Australian Apprentices who become disabled during their
apprenticeship.
For more information, visit: Assistance for Australian Apprentices with Disability
Australian Apprentice Wage Subsidy
The Australian Apprentice Wage Subsidy trial aims to support apprenticeships in skills need
occupations in rural and regional areas and encourage participation in apprenticeships by employers
who have not previously engaged apprentices, as well as re-engaging employers who may have
disengaged from the system. Employers who employ a new worker Australian Apprentice undertaking a full-time Certificate III or IV qualification that leads to an occupation listed on the
National Skills Needs List in a rural and regional workplace.
For more information, visit: Australian Apprentice Wage Subsidy
Our Partners
Sometimes you come across a hidden gem, and you just can’t stop shouting their praises…
At Regional Business HQ, we are always on the look out for products and services that really help
small businesses cut through red tape and remove administrative burden to free up valuable time
for people already stretched thin.
Two of the products we are happy to partner with are the Australian Employee Manual and
Driversnote. The Australian Employee Manual provides you with a ready to go product that is up to
date with all current legislation. Driversnote is an app that makes FBT reporting a breeze! It is simple
and easy to use and is available on desktops as well as Android and Apple phones.
Australian Employee Manual believes in making managing your team easy. When you are in a small
business or a not for profit, you may not have a human resources professional on your team or cant
afford to hire a consultant. That’s where Australian Employee Manual can help. Since 2007
Australian Employee Manual has easy to apply employee templates, processes and forms that have
been helping small business owners get back to growing their business or delivering a service, rather
than spending weeks bogged down writing policies.
Employee Performance Reviews can be one of the best tools to boost performance, improve morale
and increase productivity …if they are done well. But too often people just fill in the forms and wonder why they didn’t get the results they were looking for. Or, they are suddenly faced by an
employee in tears, or who gets angry during their performance appraisal. Or, they have to deal with
a poor performer.
These everyday events can trip up the most experienced managers –and derail your whole
employee review process unless you know what to do. Australian Employee Manual, Employee
Performance Reviews: Tips Templates & Tactics can help you create a positive employee
performance review that create effective and lasting performance improvements.
Driversnote‘s logbook app is always at hand to record your trips and calculate your reimbursement. Save addresses you visit frequently, add notes and set each trips purpose for a complete mileage log.
Driversnote will keep your car logbook ready for download as a PDF or spreadsheet in line with ATO requirements. The best bit is that it is free for 20 trips per month!
If, like us, after trying out the free version you think that the app is worth it to save the headache of manually counting logbook trips, head over to our affiliate page and purchase your subscription.
Driversnote also has an ATO Mileage guide, where you’ll find a collection of articles that will help
you navigate the rules of reimbursing employees for their car expenses or deducting expenses as an
employee or self-employed individual. Knowing the rules and requirements for mileage logs, and the
like, is important, as it could mean the difference between being reimbursed or not.
Our Sponsors
Australian Businesses accelerate through the pandemic
Discover how Australian businesses have digitally accelerated to help navigate through the COVID-19
pandemic. Following a turbulent 2020, many Australian businesses have managed to weather the pandemic storm.
A new IDG Pulse survey, commissioned by business nbn™, shows that effectively navigating the
pandemic was largely driven by digital investments made in the past year.
Business leaders have emerged feeling more agile, innovative and with no signs of slowing down.
Getting to this stage, though, has not been easy. Based on this research, here are the key insights
that reflect the digital acceleration journey undertaken by Australian businesses through the
pandemic.
If you would like a copy of the IDG Pulse survey or have a question about your connection, please
email Deborah Mead deborahmead@nbnco.com.au or call Deb on 0439 438 334.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, 15 July 2021 | 6:45am – 9:00am | Multiplex Sports and Convention Centre, 1 Civic
Avenue, Bundaberg
Please join us for the seventh Hinkler Innovation Series event with insightful discussion and a keynote from Mark McCrindle.
Mark McCrindle is a social researcher with an international following. He is recognised as a leader in
tracking emerging issues and researching social trends. As an award-winning social researcher and
an engaging public speaker, Mark has appeared across many television networks and other media.
Mark is a best-selling author, an influential thought leader, TEDx speaker and Principal of McCrindle
Research. His advisory, communications and research company, McCrindle, count among its clients
more than 100 of Australia’s largest companies and leading international brands.
To purchase a ticket for this event, visit: Hinkler Innovation Series 2021
Taking Care of Business Workshop: Preparing your business for sale
Tuesday, 8 June 2021 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | 26 Lyons St, Mundubbera, 4626
In this final workshop in the series, ‘Preparing your business for sale’ you’ll learn valuable insights
such as what you need to present your business for sale, what to look for in an sales agent and some
of the costs that can be incurred when selling your business.
You’ll receive your own workbook, plus a one-on-one session with Vicki after each workshop. By
participating in this and future Taking Care of Business workshops and webinars, you’ll join other
locals on a similar learning journey and have access and support from peers and mentor Vicki.
More business events with BIEDO
Bundaberg Chamber of Commerce Lunch with NBN and Local ICT plus service providers
Friday, 11 June 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Rowers on the River, 2 Toonburra St, Bundaberg
Join Bundaberg Chamber of Commerce members and business community to learn how technology
can help your business grow.
Proudly sponsored by NBNCo, they will be outlining specific ways your business can utilise
technology to best enhance your communications and efficiencies in your business. You’ll also here
from local IT specialist and service providers.
To purchase a ticket or for more information on this event, visit: Bundaberg Chamber of Commerce
Reef Regulations – Information Session
Information Session – Tuesday, 15 June 2021 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Gympie
Primary producers are being encouraged to find out how they can make their farms more
sustainable in line with new cropping and horticulture requirements, which take effect next month.
Minister for the Environment and Great Barrier Reef Meaghan Scanlon said the Department of
Environment and Science would host a series of online and in-person sessions to assist farmers learn
about the new requirements for expanding cropping and horticulture that commence from 1 June.
For more information on the updates to regulations or to register to attend an information session,
visit: Reef Regulations
Small Business Information Session
Thursday, 17 June 2021 | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm | Stewart Room – Regional business HQ – 20B Quay
St, Bundaberg, 4670
Learn about information, assistance and funding available to help your business grow and develop.
This workshop includes sessions from Business LEAP, Department of Employment, Small Business and
Training, Rural Financial Counselling Services Southern Queensland, Admin Pro Solutions and Hello
Swift Web Design:
- Business Health Check
- Funding to Employ
- Grant information
- Importance of bookkeeping in your business
- Importance of having a business webpage
Mini Expert In Residence Experience : Michael Barber
Expert in Residence Experience: Michael Barber – Individual Sessions
Monday 26-28 July 2021 | The Generator Bundaberg, Level 1/155A Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
The Generator team is delighted to be hosting Michael Barber from IT Lawyers Brisbane for three
days in July at The Generator Bundaberg. Michael will be running a group mentoring session and will
offer one-on-one individual consults during his stay.
IT Lawyers Brisbane specialises in helping entrepreneurs get their startups off the ground and
heading in the right direction. Whether you are considering a pure tech play or just using technology
in your startup there are a raft of factors to consider and pitfalls to avoid. Michael Barber has been
working globally in the Information Technology industry for almost 20 years. His multi-disciplinary
approach and qualifications extends his capacity to service his clients by bridging the gap between
business, technology and law.
To book a one-on-one session with Michael, submit the following form with your preferred meeting
day and time: Individual Sessions: Availability Form
Expert in Residence Experience: Michael Barber – Group Session
Tuesday 27 July 2021 | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm | The Generator Bundaberg, Level 1/155A Bourbong
Street, Bundaberg
The Generator expert in residence, Michael Barber, will be delivering a group mentoring session on
the legal consideration for business owners and startup founders.
The session will be an informal discussions across a range of legal topics including:
- How and when to engage with lawyers
- The advantages and disadvantages of various business structures
- Common business structures for businesses with intellectual property assets
- Contracts, corporate governance, how to avoid disputes and compliance risk
- Intellectual property
- Engaging contractors and freelancers
- Other issues which the group is interested in, time permitting
For more information or to register visit: Group mentoring: Legalities for Startups with Michael
Business LEAP Client Testimonial
Hear from Business LEAP client and founder/owner of Autistic Perspectives, Summer.
If you are looking to book a session with an Entrepreneurship Facilitator or looking for more
information on Business LEAP’s Entrepreneurship Services, check out www.businessleap.org.au
phone 1300 249 482 or email a facilitator on:
Grants and Funding Opportunities
Grants and funding can play a key role in helping businesses grow, start-up or target new service
offerings. Each month, we bring you a snippet of some of the grants available that you might find of
interest. If you are thinking of applying for a grant and don’t know where to start, contact 6
the team at Regional Business HQ, who are happy to help.
Small business COVID-19 Adaption Grant Program
Between $2,000 and $10,000 is available for small or micro businesses to:
- Prepare for safe resumption of trading in the post COVID-19 recovery
- Introduce digital technologies to improve business operations, transition into a new way of doing business or to up-skill and re-skill business owners alongside staff to ultimately benefit the business
- Create and sustain employment to maintain potential long-term growth and continue to meet operating costs
Applicants have a maximum of 6 months from the date of approval to complete the project
For more information, visit: Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant Program
Back to Work Initiative – Employee Support Payment
The Back to Work program is designed to give businesses the confidence to employ Queenslanders
who have experienced a period of unemployment. Support payments are available to eligible
employers who hire a previously unemployed Queenslander who has experienced a minimum
period of unemployment directly prior to commencing work with them.
The program is available throughout regional Queensland and in some areas of South East
Queensland (SEQ).
Employers can make an online application through QGrants after the eligible employee completes
four weeks of continuous paid employment. Initial applications must be received within eight weeks
of the employee completing four weeks of continuous employment.
For more information, visit: Back to Work Initiative – Employer Support Payment
New Small Business Grants coming soon…
The Queensland Government has announced three new small business grants programs worth
$25 million over two years.
The Business Basics, Business Boost and Business Growth Fund grants will target specific groups
within the sector and continue to deliver on the Government’s election commitments to small
business. The grants are being rolled out based on direct feedback received from small business
owners through the Small Business Roadshow and online survey which showed support programs
are needed to assist Queensland businesses at different stages of the business lifecycle.
Grant programs are being delivered over the coming months to provide businesses with time to
prepare prior to application periods. The upcoming grant schedule is now available on the Business Queensland website.
Small business operators should visit the Business Queensland website to access the grants
schedule as well as guidelines and eligibility information for the Business Growth Fund to get ready
to apply.
Business Boost
Business Boost grants of up to $15,000 will help small businesses to improve their efficiency and
productivity through organisational development and upgrades through automated software and
CRM systems. Grants can be used for website development and upgrades, strategic marketing,
training and coaching, advisory services and planning for business continuity and succession.
Applications are expected to open late July 2021.
For updates on this grant: Business Queensland – Grants Schedule
Incentives for Employers – Australian Apprenticeships
As an employer of an Australian Apprentice you may be eligible for financial assistance from the
Australian Government to help with hiring and training an apprentice.
For more information on Employer Incentives, visit: Australian Apprenticeship Employer Incentives
Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements
Through the subsidy, any business or Group Training Organisation that engages an Australian
Apprentice between 5 October 2020 and 30 September 2021 may be eligible for a subsidy of 50 per
cent of wages paid to a new or recommencing apprentice or trainee for a 12-month period from the
date of commencement, to a maximum of $7,000 per quarter. There is no cap on the number of
eligible trainees/ apprentices.
For more information, visit: Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements
Supporting Apprentices and Trainees
Eligible employers can apply for a wage subsidy of 50 per cent of an eligible apprentice or trainee ’s
wages paid until 31 March 2021. In addition to the existing support for small businesses, medium sized businesses may be eligible for the subsidy, for wages paid from 1 July 2020 to 31 March 2021.
For more information, visit: Supporting Apprentices and Trainees
Additional Identified Skills Shortage Payment
Eligible employers of Australian Apprentices will also receive $2,000 at the 12 month point from the
commencement of the apprenticeship and an additional $2,000 at completion of the
apprenticeship.
For more information, visit: Additional Identified Skills Shortage Payment
Support for Adult Australian Apprentices
An employer of an adult Australian Apprentice may be eligible to attract the SAAA payment where
the Australian Apprentice is:
- undertaking a full-time or part-time Certificate III or IV qualification that leads to an occupation listed on the National Skills Needs List at the date of commencement or recommencement; and
- in receipt of an ‘actual wage’ paid by the employer at the date of commencement or recommencement which is equal to or greater than the National Minimum Wage
For more information, visit: Support for Adult Australian Apprentices
Assistance for Australian Apprentices with Disability
Disabled Australian Apprentice Wage Support (DAAWS) is an incentive payable to an employer who
employs an Australian Apprentice who satisfies the disability eligibility criteria. DAAWS is also
available to employers who employ Australian Apprentices who become disabled during their
apprenticeship.
For more information, visit: Assistance for Australian Apprentices with Disability
Australian Apprentice Wage Subsidy
The Australian Apprentice Wage Subsidy trial aims to support apprenticeships in skills need
occupations in rural and regional areas and encourage participation in apprenticeships by employers
who have not previously engaged apprentices, as well as re-engaging employers who may have
disengaged from the system. Employers who employ a new worker Australian Apprentice undertaking a full-time Certificate III or IV qualification that leads to an occupation listed on the
National Skills Needs List in a rural and regional workplace.
For more information, visit: Australian Apprentice Wage Subsidy
Our Partners
Sometimes you come across a hidden gem, and you just can’t stop shouting their praises…
At Regional Business HQ, we are always on the look out for products and services that really help
small businesses cut through red tape and remove administrative burden to free up valuable time
for people already stretched thin.
Two of the products we are happy to partner with are the Australian Employee Manual and
Driversnote. The Australian Employee Manual provides you with a ready to go product that is up to
date with all current legislation. Driversnote is an app that makes FBT reporting a breeze! It is simple
and easy to use and is available on desktops as well as Android and Apple phones.
Australian Employee Manual believes in making managing your team easy. When you are in a small
business or a not for profit, you may not have a human resources professional on your team or cant
afford to hire a consultant. That’s where Australian Employee Manual can help. Since 2007
Australian Employee Manual has easy to apply employee templates, processes and forms that have
been helping small business owners get back to growing their business or delivering a service, rather
than spending weeks bogged down writing policies.
Employee Performance Reviews can be one of the best tools to boost performance, improve morale
and increase productivity …if they are done well. But too often people just fill in the forms and wonder why they didn’t get the results they were looking for. Or, they are suddenly faced by an
employee in tears, or who gets angry during their performance appraisal. Or, they have to deal with
a poor performer.
These everyday events can trip up the most experienced managers –and derail your whole
employee review process unless you know what to do. Australian Employee Manual, Employee
Performance Reviews: Tips Templates & Tactics can help you create a positive employee
performance review that create effective and lasting performance improvements.
Driversnote‘s logbook app is always at hand to record your trips and calculate your reimbursement. Save addresses you visit frequently, add notes and set each trips purpose for a complete mileage log.
Driversnote will keep your car logbook ready for download as a PDF or spreadsheet in line with ATO requirements. The best bit is that it is free for 20 trips per month!
If, like us, after trying out the free version you think that the app is worth it to save the headache of manually counting logbook trips, head over to our affiliate page and purchase your subscription.
Driversnote also has an ATO Mileage guide, where you’ll find a collection of articles that will help
you navigate the rules of reimbursing employees for their car expenses or deducting expenses as an
employee or self-employed individual. Knowing the rules and requirements for mileage logs, and the
like, is important, as it could mean the difference between being reimbursed or not.
Our Sponsors
Australian Businesses accelerate through the pandemic
Discover how Australian businesses have digitally accelerated to help navigate through the COVID-19
pandemic. Following a turbulent 2020, many Australian businesses have managed to weather the pandemic storm.
A new IDG Pulse survey, commissioned by business nbn™, shows that effectively navigating the
pandemic was largely driven by digital investments made in the past year.
Business leaders have emerged feeling more agile, innovative and with no signs of slowing down.
Getting to this stage, though, has not been easy. Based on this research, here are the key insights
that reflect the digital acceleration journey undertaken by Australian businesses through the
pandemic.
If you would like a copy of the IDG Pulse survey or have a question about your connection, please
email Deborah Mead deborahmead@nbnco.com.au or call Deb on 0439 438 334.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, 15 July 2021 | 6:45am – 9:00am | Multiplex Sports and Convention Centre, 1 Civic
Avenue, Bundaberg
Please join us for the seventh Hinkler Innovation Series event with insightful discussion and a keynote from Mark McCrindle.
Mark McCrindle is a social researcher with an international following. He is recognised as a leader in
tracking emerging issues and researching social trends. As an award-winning social researcher and
an engaging public speaker, Mark has appeared across many television networks and other media.
Mark is a best-selling author, an influential thought leader, TEDx speaker and Principal of McCrindle
Research. His advisory, communications and research company, McCrindle, count among its clients
more than 100 of Australia’s largest companies and leading international brands.
To purchase a ticket for this event, visit: Hinkler Innovation Series 2021
Taking Care of Business Workshop: Preparing your business for sale
Tuesday, 8 June 2021 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | 26 Lyons St, Mundubbera, 4626
In this final workshop in the series, ‘Preparing your business for sale’ you’ll learn valuable insights
such as what you need to present your business for sale, what to look for in an sales agent and some
of the costs that can be incurred when selling your business.
You’ll receive your own workbook, plus a one-on-one session with Vicki after each workshop. By
participating in this and future Taking Care of Business workshops and webinars, you’ll join other
locals on a similar learning journey and have access and support from peers and mentor Vicki.
More business events with BIEDO
Bundaberg Chamber of Commerce Lunch with NBN and Local ICT plus service providers
Friday, 11 June 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Rowers on the River, 2 Toonburra St, Bundaberg
Join Bundaberg Chamber of Commerce members and business community to learn how technology
can help your business grow.
Proudly sponsored by NBNCo, they will be outlining specific ways your business can utilise
technology to best enhance your communications and efficiencies in your business. You’ll also here
from local IT specialist and service providers.
To purchase a ticket or for more information on this event, visit: Bundaberg Chamber of Commerce
Reef Regulations – Information Session
Information Session – Tuesday, 15 June 2021 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Gympie
Primary producers are being encouraged to find out how they can make their farms more
sustainable in line with new cropping and horticulture requirements, which take effect next month.
Minister for the Environment and Great Barrier Reef Meaghan Scanlon said the Department of
Environment and Science would host a series of online and in-person sessions to assist farmers learn
about the new requirements for expanding cropping and horticulture that commence from 1 June.
For more information on the updates to regulations or to register to attend an information session,
visit: Reef Regulations
Small Business Information Session
Thursday, 17 June 2021 | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm | Stewart Room – Regional business HQ – 20B Quay
St, Bundaberg, 4670
Learn about information, assistance and funding available to help your business grow and develop.
This workshop includes sessions from Business LEAP, Department of Employment, Small Business and
Training, Rural Financial Counselling Services Southern Queensland, Admin Pro Solutions and Hello
Swift Web Design:
- Business Health Check
- Funding to Employ
- Grant information
- Importance of bookkeeping in your business
- Importance of having a business webpage
Mini Expert In Residence Experience : Michael Barber
Expert in Residence Experience: Michael Barber – Individual Sessions
Monday 26-28 July 2021 | The Generator Bundaberg, Level 1/155A Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
The Generator team is delighted to be hosting Michael Barber from IT Lawyers Brisbane for three
days in July at The Generator Bundaberg. Michael will be running a group mentoring session and will
offer one-on-one individual consults during his stay.
IT Lawyers Brisbane specialises in helping entrepreneurs get their startups off the ground and
heading in the right direction. Whether you are considering a pure tech play or just using technology
in your startup there are a raft of factors to consider and pitfalls to avoid. Michael Barber has been
working globally in the Information Technology industry for almost 20 years. His multi-disciplinary
approach and qualifications extends his capacity to service his clients by bridging the gap between
business, technology and law.
To book a one-on-one session with Michael, submit the following form with your preferred meeting
day and time: Individual Sessions: Availability Form
Expert in Residence Experience: Michael Barber – Group Session
Tuesday 27 July 2021 | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm | The Generator Bundaberg, Level 1/155A Bourbong
Street, Bundaberg
The Generator expert in residence, Michael Barber, will be delivering a group mentoring session on
the legal consideration for business owners and startup founders.
The session will be an informal discussions across a range of legal topics including:
- How and when to engage with lawyers
- The advantages and disadvantages of various business structures
- Common business structures for businesses with intellectual property assets
- Contracts, corporate governance, how to avoid disputes and compliance risk
- Intellectual property
- Engaging contractors and freelancers
- Other issues which the group is interested in, time permitting
For more information or to register visit: Group mentoring: Legalities for Startups with Michael
