Business and investment support

Council regularly shares details about upcoming business workshops available online or across the Redlands Coast. These sessions are led by industry experts and designed to help you grow your skills and knowledge. Check the upcoming workshops and events.

Face-to-face business assistance and mentoring – at no cost.

Held monthly at Cleveland Library, the Redlands Small Business Hub offers tailored, in-person support through the Queensland Government’s Business Assist and Mentoring for Growth programs. These sessions are designed to help business owners and start-ups tackle challenges, explore opportunities, and plan for growth. 

Council supports the Hub by providing the venue, promoting it locally, and referring businesses to take advantage of this valuable resource. 

Appointments are free, with two options available:

1. Business Assistance consultations – 30-minute sessions with Glenn Ayrton, Small Business Assistance Officer (Department of Customer Service, Open Data and Small and Family Business). Available monthly. 
   Book an appointment: Visit the Business workshops and events calendar and select an upcoming Redlands Small Business Hub event to register.
   
   
2. Mentoring for Growth sessions – 1-hour meetings with experienced business mentors. Held bi-monthly.
   Book an appointment: Register via the M4G Registration Form. 

For more information, contact: 

Expert guidance to help your business grow.

The Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth program provides free access to experienced business mentors who can offer insights, options, and strategies for overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities. 

Book a session: Online bookings can be made via the Mentoring for Growth Program registration page.

For more information visit About Mentoring for Growth | Business Queensland or email m4g@desbt.qld.gov.au.

The Queensland Government Industry Workforce Advisors program aims to provide workforce planning assistance to employers in small and medium sized businesses, enabling them to address workforce challenges, diversify their workforces, and support workforce growth. Contact the advisors directly.

The Digital Solutions program helps support small businesses to harness opportunities and grow in the digital economy with access to one-on-one digital advice from a qualified and experienced business adviser for a small fee. There is also access to free workshops, webinar presentations and self-directed tutorials.

On the Forms and Resources page you will find essential Council information on business permits, licenses, and planning and development processes, to navigate regulatory requirements and access support for every stage of your business journey. There are also additional links to local, state and federal business resources for starting and growing a business.

Stay up to date on the latest local economic development initiatives, data and insights, major projects, networking events and business opportunities. Check out Business and Investment E-News.

• Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce | For the Redlands Coast business community
• Straddie Chamber of Commerce Inc – Working Together Towards The Future
• Southern Moreton Bay Island Chamber of Commerce (SMBI)
• Business Chamber Queensland
•  Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)

The Redlands Regional Jobs Committee are delivering an Action Plan with a range of initiatives outlined on their website Redlands Regional Jobs Committee | Job Growth In The Redlands. These initiatives are aligned to The Queensland Governments ‘Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022-2032’.

The Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC) and supporting office provides a range of services for small and family businesses focussed on enhancing the operating environment for small and family businesses in Queensland and reducing the time and costs associated with resolving disputes involving small businesses.

Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business | Queensland Government

• Small and family business - Support small and family business start, grow and employ through grants and support programs
• Customer service – Provide digital, phone and face-to-face services for all Queenslanders, and innovate to improve quality and access
• Open data – Release of data to be open and transparent, support better services and foster innovation

Department of Trade, Employment and Training - Queensland Governmen

• Trade – Help Queensland companies access international markets, establish and grow their export business, and facilitate foreign investment in the state.
• Employment – Delivery of programs to get people back to work and support business to employ and assist jobseekers.
• Training – Connecting people to quality training and skills to prepare them for work now and in the future.