CCIQ welcomes 'Buy Queensland' with open arms
The Queensland Procurement Strategy and Policy (QPP) announced by the Premier this morning is multi-billion dollar shot in the arm for the state’s small business and for every region of Queensland. Read more.
Do you really take care of your staff? It’s easy to talk about, harder to do.
Being a small business owner I’ve always tried my hardest to take good care of my staff, but what I’ve realised over the years is that this means different things to different people. Regardless of what it actually means, there are many benefits to any business that truly has the emotional, physical and financial well-being being of their staff as major priorities. Read more.
ACCC Sparks Electricity Debate in Brisbane
“Well, I guess we had better make a start….” Rod Sims, Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)said, with his prophetic opening remarks at the first of many public forums in Brisbane Tuesday night in relation to the ACCC Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry. Read more.
Workplace safety requires more than a band-aid
When in the thick of productivity, small business owners tend to get caught up in day-to-day core business and urgent affairs - it can take some grit to get the ball rolling on those other stickier, more time-consuming tasks. The tasks we put on the back burner and bank for another day. Confidence can get in the way too, hoping that unlikely events don’t occur and hedging bets that luck is always on side. Read more.
Ahoy there! $3m Boost to Brisbane Economy
It’s full steam ahead for Brisbane businesses at the weekend as over 6,000 personnel from the USS Ronald Regan take time out in the river city. Read more.
Queensland’s State Infrastructure Plan to place accountability on over 600 projects
The newly released program update for Queensland’s State Infrastructure Plan shows there are now 685 projects in Queensland’s infrastructure pipeline at varying stages of execution. Read more.
The Future of Finkel
On 9 June 2017 the long anticipated final report of the Independent Review into the Future Security of the National Electricity Market (colloquially known as the ‘Finkel report’) was presented to the Council of Australian Government’s (COAG). Read more.
Where can I get finance to grow my business? - Part One
Growing a business brings a myriad of challenges, not the least of which is obtaining sufficient funds to invest in the growth of the business and provide adequate working capital for the specific lifecycle the business is in. Read more.
Life Savers – Why First Aid Training is Good for Your Business
As small business owners, we’re always thinking about productivity, immersed in day-to-day and in the grip of deadlines and targets. It can make getting to grips with other tasks like first aid training, often regarded as incidental to the core business, a little sticky. You’re not alone if you put them on the back burner. But you’re not wise, either. Hedging your bets and hoping that nothing untoward happens is neither good judgement nor good practice. Read more.
Townsville cafe owner faces court over sacking
The Fair Work Commission is taking an ex-cafe owner who still hasn't paid an unfairly dismissed worker back to court. Read more.
Are you a manufacturing business? The State Government wants to hear from you.
Manufacturing has been identified by the Queensland Government as a critical driver of innovation and productivity in the economy. The advanced manufacturing sector is seen as an important contributor to this growth. Read more.
Land 400 project: State Government accepts payroll tax a barrier to job creation
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) says it’s behind “Team Queensland” in securing the Land 400 phase 2 project, but urged the State Government not to favour big businesses over small businesses. Read more.
Youth Jobs PaTH program giving young job-seekers their chance
Youth unemployment across the nation is being tackled head-on by the Australian Government through their Youth Jobs PaTH program which focuses on upskilling and providing work experience opportunities. Read more.
Mining and tourism together, not one or the other
The tourism and resource industries have shaped Queensland’s economy for decades and it’s coexistence must be encouraged into the future to grow the number of regional jobs and build much-needed infrastructure. Read more.
Game-changer projects moving from drawing board to reality
Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson believes 2016-17 will be an historic marker for the region. Read more.
Great Barrier Reef’s $56 billion valuation signals Queensland’s fortune
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef and its 64,000 direct and indirect jobs should be a major priority, according to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ). Read more.
What is an effective brand strategy and how to get one
Branding is often a confusing subject because most people think that if they have a company logo and use the same colours in the logo throughout their business they can tick branding off their list. Read more.
Growing Your Business Avoiding the Feast or Famine Approach
What business task have you put on the back burner lately? Perhaps a more important question is: How much is neglecting that task costing you?
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5 best practices to create a profitable customer-centric small business
With the changes in the marketing landscape, in particular, in the way customers interact and engage with businesses and brands nowadays, it is more important than ever to be up to date with creative and innovative ways in which we could train our business DNA to become more customer-centric. Read more.
How can customer experience drive loyalty and revenue in your business?
Many small and medium size businesses are struggling to keep customers flowing and returning in a highly competitive market. Today’s customer is far more discerning in choosing a brand or service. Read more.