Business concierge service
Redland City Council's Economic Development and Partnerships team is available to provide businesses with tailored support and advice:
- Support to connect with Council service areas as relevant
- Referral services to mentoring programs, financial counselling services, business wellness programs
- Information about free business resources
- Information about business workshops and events
- Information on tendering and supplying to government
- Information on grants and financial assistance
- Support with workforce development and capability building
- Support to connect with:
- Queensland Small Business Commissioner Office
- Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business
- Department of Trade, Employment and Training
To book an appointment, email Redland City Council's Economic Development and Partnerships team on economicdevelopment@redland.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
Resources for retail businesses
- Redlands Coast Local Retail Activation Toolkit - information and tips for retailers on how to enhance the customer appeal of your precinct
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