Queensland small and medium business owners that are struggling to find staff will have the opportunity to complete a free seven-week course to help them take on the task of workforce planning.
Queensland small businesses experiencing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 and recent flooding can now register for help via an appeal launched by the state’s small business commissioner and not-for-profit platform GIVIT.
The Queensland Business Basics Grant is set to reopen next week after technical issues prevented the third round of applications from opening on the original planned date of May 4.
The Palaszczuk government’s decision to make permanent the role of Queensland Small Business Commissioner recognises the ongoing hardship SMEs have endured during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer said the fund will develop the sector’s capacity, foster connections and raise awareness to improve market access.