NSW Government has announced that as part of their economic stimulus package, they are waiving a range of liquor licence fees for businesses in the hospitality and entertainment industries. Most licensees will have their annual liquor licence base fee and trading hours risk loading fee waived for 12 months (2020-2021 fee period). These licensees will receive a […]
READ MOREABS research on COVID-19 impacts
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has begun research on the impacts on COVID-19 on the Australian business community, asking businesses to report the largest impacts as a result of COVID-19. Two thirds of Australian businesses (66%) reported a reduction in turnover or cash flow as a result of COVID-19. Despite an overall reported reduction in […]
READ MOREDSNSW Tourism Business Improvement Guide
The outbreak of COVID-19 has presented an unprecedented challenge to businesses, forcing many to re-evaluate their business strategy and operations. Destination Southern NSW has developed a free toolkit specifically for businesses involved in the visitor economy in Southern NSW. The guide provides a great starting point for businesses to review their strategy, from developing and running […]
READ MOREFREE online course: adapt your business to this crisis – strategy, marketing & technology
Click here to register QPRC is offering the following course to our local businesses, to assist in navigating the current crisis and positioning themselves to continue trading and maximise opportunities when the situation eases. Although the course has started, it is not too late to join. Topics include Current business environment and opportunities Where to […]
READ MOREFREE Food Retailing mentoring sessions: adapting business models to COVID-19
QPRC is assisting food retailers to adapt to the changing environment during this unprecedented economic and public health situation, by offering FREE one-on-mentoring sessions with food retailing consultants Brain and Poulter (B&P). These 45 minute sessions have been developed to help food premises and retailers building an individual action plan to prepare your business to […]
READ MORECOVID-19 resources for businesses
The COVID-19 outbreak is impacting businesses across the globe. Some issues that businesses are experiencing include significantly reduced trade, temporary business closures, staffing issues, and supply chain interruptions. Organisations and employers who are responsible for a workplace or venue should be taking actions now to reduce the risk of transmission of the coronavirus and prepare […]
READ MORETips for small businesses during COVID-19 crisis
The outbreak of COVID-19 has presented and unprecedented challenge to businesses across the world. CPA Australia has compiled a checklist of tips that may assist small businesses keep on top of their financial situation during the current COVID-19 crisis. This useful resource can be found here. The tips cover issues such as: Crisis effects and […]
READ MORE$10,000 Small Business Support Grants
The Commonwealth and NSW governments have announced a new small business support grant of $10,000, to cover small business loss of income. Eligible small businesses in Queanbeyan-Palerang affected directly and indirectly by recent bushfires can now apply for a grant of $10,000 to assist with the costs of maintaining their businesses. This may include – […]
READ MOREFree Global eCommerce Seminar
Register here Canberra Business Chamber, ACT Government and Austrade (TradeStart) have partnered to deliver a cross border e-Commerce workshop, with Austrade’s Jack Lu, Senior Adviser, eCommerce, as a presenter. Global Retail eCommerce sales reached USD 3.5 trillion in 2019, representing 13.7% of total retail sales. It is estimated that retail eCommerce sales will make up […]
READ MORECANCELLED: Workshop: Digital Marketing Skill Development Part 2
Tourism | Digital Marketing Register here Please note this event has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Destination Southern NSW is working on providing an alternative workshop to take place online. Destination Southern NSW are organising a free workshop for local tourism businesses on April 23rd at the Servicemens Club in Braidwood. This is the second […]
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