CCIQ represents over 448,000 state SMEs and advocates on local, state and federal matters to advance the interests of Queensland’s robust SME sector. For enquiries, interviews, information or commentary from CCIQ contact Faith Jarvis, CCIQ Communication Manager on 0405494088 or media@cciq.com.au
One reason that people go into small business is to build themselves an empire. Once you get bitten by the small business bug it can be contagious and the world is your oyster it seems. Oh, but the number of times I have seen people jump at opportunities to grow but ultimately end up costing them everything they own. They risked it all and lost. Read more.
Folktale, one of the success stories of the CCIQ and Suncorp Bank #Small Business Challenges program, is ready to start telling your successful story. Read more.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIQ) believes today’s decision by the QIRC to ‘liberalise’ trading hours in South East Queensland has abandoned small businesses. Read more.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has backed what it sees as the first major step in turning around the nation’s vocational education sector. Read more.
Small businesses in the Wide Bay region have called for less focus on start-ups and entrepreneurs, with greater attention on making existing businesses more innovative. Read more.
The Sunshine State economy has shown signs of improvement for September, according to the latest Queensland Economic Update from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ). Read more.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) welcomes the State Government’s renewable energy target, but questions how much it will ultimately cost small business. Read more.
Just a little over 10 months ago, our Suncorp Bank #SmallBusinessChallenges winners began their amazing #Startup journey and in only a short time are well on their way to success. Read more.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has welcomed new champion partners to the ecoBiz business sustainability program. Read more.
Kurt Alexander is a man on a mission to modernise safety certification for electrical contractors, simplifying red tape and making life easier for the 35,000 licensed sparkies in Queensland. Read more.