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      Big Plans for Small Business Strategy

      The new small business strategy is focussed on building a small business sector that helps drive economic recovery and employment across Queensland.

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Small business

We help small businesses to start, grow and employ through grants and support programs.

Programs, initiatives and campaigns

Support for Queensland small businesses to start, grow and employ

Information, support and tools

Resources to help businesses save time and money, and to comply, compete, grow and employ

Events and workshops

Seminars, forums and networking opportunities for Queensland small businesses

Queensland Small Business Commissioner

The QSBC enables and empowers small businesses to be productive through collaborative advocacy, fast and fair assistance, and sharing information.

Queensland Small Business Advisory Council

Provides advice and solutions on issues relating to small business growth, sustainability and employment.

Strategic documents

Publications outlining the strategic direction and performance of Queensland's small business sector

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