Below you'll find some useful resources and programs to tap into if you're starting or growing a business, or looking for general business advice.
Redlands Coast Small Business Hub – Cleveland
Redland City Council and the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training are providing businesses with free support and advice on:
- Recruitment and retention of staff
- Business planning and guidance
- Mentoring and support
- Government grants and funding
- Apprenticeship and traineeship support
- Skilling Queenslanders for Work
- Referrals to other agencies or organisations.
The Redlands Coast Hub operates from the Cleveland Library on the third Thursday of each month from 10am to 2pm.
To book your appointment email southtraining@desbt.qld.gov.au
Resources for starting and growing a business
- Starting a business guide (Australian Government)
- Business planning template (Australian Government)
- Starting and running a business (Queensland Government)
- Business information such as registering a business name and getting an ABN (ASIC)
- Redlands Coast business toolkit [PDF, 2.5MB] - resources and contacts for existing and start-up businesses
Support and networking groups
- Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ)
- Straddie Chamber of Commerce Inc
- Southern Moreton Bay Islands Chamber of Commerce
- Championing Redlands Coast - Redlands Regional Jobs Committee