Upgrade Your Business with the Business Basics Grant

Are you a small or microbusiness in Queensland with fewer than five employees?

The upcoming Business Basics Grant could be your perfect opportunity to get your business online or upgrade your digital presence!

With up to $7,500 (excluding GST) in funding available, this grant is designed to help businesses like yours improve their website, add eCommerce features, or refresh their overall digital strategy.

Key Dates to Remember

The process begins with a Registration of Interest (ROI), opening on Monday, 30 September 2024 at 9am, and closing on Friday, 11 October 2024 at 5pm. After this, selected businesses will move on to Stage 2 for a full application. The grant is competitive, so make sure your business is eligible and ready to apply!

Perfect for Microbusinesses Looking to Get Online

This grant is ideal for microbusinesses looking to establish a strong online presence. If you’ve been wanting to build a website or add eCommerce features but haven’t had the resources, now is your chance. With this funding, you can:

• Build a brand-new website or upgrade an existing one
• Develop a full eCommerce store to start selling products or services online
• Create engaging new content that resonates with your customers
• Migrate your content to a more robust platform like WordPress or WooCommerce.

If you’re a microbusiness that’s still figuring out how to navigate the digital world, this grant can help you take those first important steps online.

Who Can Apply?

Your business must meet a few requirements to be eligible:

• Have fewer than five employees (including full-time, part-time, and casual staff)
• Operate with an active ABN and have a registered headquarters in Queensland
• Be trading for at least one year
• Have a turnover of less than $300,000 for the last financial year (2023/24)
• Not have received a previous Business Basics Grant

Use the eligibility checker to find out if you can apply: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/business-basics-grant#check

How Does It Work?

This is a competitive grant, but if you’re successful, you’ll receive $7,500 upfront—no co-contribution required. You’ll have six months to complete your project, whether that’s building a new website, launching an online store, or adding powerful integrations to your site.

Get Your Business Online and Ready for Growth

For microbusinesses wanting to get online, this grant is a fantastic opportunity. You can finally build a website or enhance your existing digital presence with eCommerce features and helpful tools. Be sure to review the Application Guidelines and other key documents to prepare yourself for the process.

Find out more on the Business Queensland website: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/business-basics-grant