Calling all small businesses in Queensland! Would you like to know how you can get $5,000 for your business? We’re excited to let you know about a great opportunity on offer… The Queensland Government has just released information about round 3 of the Business Basics Grant Program opening May 4 at 9am. Eligible small businesses across the state will be able to apply for a $5,000 grant to increase core skills and adopt best practices.
Activities Included in the Business Basics Grant
This grant provides opportunity for businesses who have been wanting to give their website or digital marketing some attention but haven’t had the time or funds to make it happen.
The 5 funded activities within this grant are:
- Website build or upgrade
- Search Engine Optimisation, SEO
- Marketing strategy & plan
- Website content creation
- Training and coaching
Don’t miss your chance to get a $5000 boost for your business! Get your Business Basics Grant application ready today. Contact us, for more information.
To be eligible for the Business Basics Grant, businesses need to have:
- Not been approved for funding under Round 1 or 2 of the Business Basics Grants program
- Fewer than 20 employees (by head count) at the time of applying for the grant
- An active Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GST
- A headquarters in Queensland and you are applying for a SEQ or regional grant depending on where your business is based (use the eligibility tool to check your location)
- An expected turnover of $300,000 or less for the current financial year
- Owners or directors that are not insolvent or an undischarged bankrupt.
If you’re an eligible small business or you know someone who might be interested, share this blog. You can check your eligibility here.
How can Marketigation help?
Our team can provide you with a quote and proposal to submit along with your application. Additionally, we can also offer any advice on appropriate services you could benefit from in order to get the most from this opportunity. At Marketigation, we help businesses generate more traffic, leads, and sales through digital marketing. We have over 15 years of experience working with businesses from several industries.
What Marketigation Services are Included in the Business Basics Grant?
Perhaps your website isn’t performing as well as it used to and needs a design refresh or website upgrade, some new content or maybe some targeted SEO? The Business Basics grant provides the financial support to increase core skills and help your business become more visible online. The grant funding can be used for the following Marketigation services:
- New website or website upgrade for better customer engagement
- Strategic marketing plan to take your business to the next level
- Online content to attract more visitors to your website
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to improve your ranking in search
- Coaching in marketing strategy, business plans, SEO best practices and much more!
Need more information about the Business Basics grant? Call us on 0431 372 622.
How can I prepare for the Business Basics Grant Application?
Applications open May 4 at 9am and close when sufficient applications are received. Therefore, you’ll want to get in quick as the grant program is competitively assessed. It is important to prepare your application and have it ready for submission, as we have seen how quickly the allocation can be exhausted with government grants. Here are our recommended next steps to ensure you’re ready for the grant application:
- Check your eligibility.
- Think about what funded activities/services your business could benefit from or contact us for advice.
- Contact us and we’ll provide the quote and proposal you’ll need to attach to your Business Basics Grant application.
- Complete and submit your grant application form along with required documents.
- Good Luck!
If you’re unsure about any of the above information, please contact the Marketigation Team. We will answer any questions you have and help you get the best possible solutions for your business.