Advice and resources for business owners

Redlands Coast Small Business Hubs 

The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, supported by Redland City Council, are providing businesses with free support and advice. If you are starting out, want to grow your business or need support to employ staff, we can help you unlock your business potential with our support services.

We can help with:

• Complimentary small business resources and support
• Information on tendering and supplying to Government
• Information on grants and financial assistance
• Support with workforce development and capability building
• Queensland Small Business Commissioner advocacy and support

You can access the hub from the following locations and times:

• Cleveland Library on the third Thursday of each month from 10am to 2pm
• Victoria Point Library on the first Thursday of each month 10am to 2pm

To book your appointment submit an online booking form or email stakeholderengagement@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

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

Other links

• Licensing and permits information
• Business workshops and events