Business Tips to help your business scale and grow profitably
The Ticking Time Bomb: How Small Issues Can Bite Your Business
The Ticking Time Bomb: How Small Issues Can Bite Your Business
Westpac Accelerator Scholarships
3 x $20,000 Westpac Accelerator Scholarships are available women and non binary founders who are successful in joining UNSW Founders 10x Accelerator programs
UNSW Founders 10X accelerator program
Are you a high-potential tech-enabled startup founder looking for both accelerated learning and funding, then the UNSW Founders 10X accelerator program may be for you.
Enterprising ME Kickstarter Challenge
The Enterprising Me Kickstarter Challenge aims to support women to pursue entrepreneurship as a career choice
The Backing International Small Restaurants Grant program is now open for applications
Small independent hospitality business in Sydney or Melbourne, looking for money check out the Backing International Small Restaurants program
Small business instant asset write-off reminder
If you are a business with annual turnover of less than $10m, don’t forget that the small business instant asset write-off of up to $20,000 per eligible asset finishes on 30 June 2024.
The National Reconstruction Fund Releases its Investment Guidance and is now open for proposals
The National Reconstruction Fund has released its Investment Guidance and are now welcoming investment proposals.
Sole Trader or Company
People often ask me whether they should operate as a sole trader or company – read on to learn my thoughts on this
Understanding your numbers to make better decisions Part 1
Learn how successful businesses scale and grow profitably by understanding your numbers so you can make better decisions Part 1
Understand your numbers to make better decisions Part 2
Learn how successful businesses scale and grow profitably by understanding your numbers so you can make better decisions Part 2
Translating your financial goals into operational goals
This session is designed to show you a simple way of translating your financial goals into operational goals and targets
Charge correctly for your services
This session is designed to show you how to charge correctly for your services so you have the best chance of generating your desired profit
Where to find business grants
. This session is around how and where to find business grants
Tips when applying for business grants
This session is around some tips when applying for business grants
NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative – Renewable Manufacturing Grant
The NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative– Renewable Manufacturing Grant is designed to expand and increase NSW manufacturing capacity of components for renewable energy.
QLD Ignite Spark Program Round 2
The QLD Ignite Spark Program supports QLD based SME enterprises to progress the development of an innovative product or service.
NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative – Low Carbon Product Manufacturing Grant
The NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative – Low Carbon Product Manufacturing Grant is designed to expand and increase NSW manufacturing capacity of low carbon products and materials
QLD Accelerating Female Founders Program
The QLD Accelerating Female Founders program will assist Queensland female founders to take their innovative businesses to the next stage
Powering safe drinking water for Australian First Nations remote communities grant
If you think you can develop a solution improve access to drinking water for Australia’s remote communities then the BRII – Renewables and Low Emissions Feasibility Grant may be for you.
QLD Ignite Ideas Fund – Round 12
The QLD Ignite Ideas Fund supports Queensland-based SME’s that have high-growth potential to undertake commercialisation projects
NSW Going Global Export Program – Cleantech to Singapore
If you are a clean technology business and thinking of expanding to Singapore, the NSW Going Global Export Program Cleantech to Singapore may be for you.
Enterprising ME and Startmate Launch Club 2024
Enterprising ME is partnering with Startmate to offer 5 fully-paid scholarships for women in Startmate’s pre-accelerator program, Launch Club
Increasing energy efficiency of commercial fishing operations grant
If you think you can develop a solution to improve the energy efficiency of Australia’s fisheries and aquaculture sector (including reducing the carbon it emits), then the BRII – Renewables and Low Emissions Feasibility Grant may be for you
NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative – Clean Technology Innovation Grant
The NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative Clean Technology Innovation Grant is designed to accelerate the R&D and commercialisation of emerging clean technologies
NSW Going Global Export Program – Health Innovation to the UK
If you are a health, medtech, biotech or pharmaceutical business and thinking of expanding to the UK, the NSW Going Global Export Program Health Innovation to the UK may be for you.
Alternative packaging for premium Australian wine grant
If you think you can develop a solution to reduce the carbon footprint of Australia’s wine packaging then the BRII – Renewables and Low Emissions Feasibility Grant may be for you
BRII – Renewables and Low Emissions Round grants
The BRII – Renewables and Low Emissions Round grants targets renewables and low emission practices
Flight Centre Corporate Travel Grant 2024
The 2024 Flight Centre Corporate Travel Grant is now open for applications to claim a share in over $40,000 of travel grant “prizes”
NSW Going Global Export Program Health Food & Beverage, and Consumer Health (edible) to Japan
looking to export health food & beverage, consumer health (edible) products to Japan, then the NSW Going Global Export Program may be for you
NSW Going Global Export Program Food, Beverage, Consumer Health, Wine, beer & spirits to Greater China
Want to export processed food and beverage, consumer health, and alcohol products to Greater China, then the NSW Going Global Export Program may be for you.
The Energy Efficiency Grants for SME’s Round 2
The Energy Efficiency Grants for SME’s will support businesses to upgrade or replace inefficient equipment to improve their energy efficiency
ACT Innovation Connect Grant
If you are a ACT based business looking for funding to assist in your proof of concept, then the ACT Innovation Connect Grant may be for you
Coles Nuture Fund 2024
The Coles Nurture Fund was set up to help small to medium sized businesses in Australia’s food and grocery sector to innovate and grow
CSIRO Innovate to Grow
CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program for SME’s working on innovative technologies or solutions in digital health and / or medical technology.
2024 NAIDOC Local Grants
The 2024 NAIDOC Local Grants aims to assist with the cost of activities being held during NAIDOC Week 2023 (7-14 July 2024)
NSW Metering Plan Implementation grants
The NSW Metering Plan implementation grants program aims to fund metering or monitoring plans that enable energy productivity improvements.
Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program Year 2
The NSW Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program aims to encourage female participation and retention in the construction industry
QLD Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant Program
The QLD Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant Program aims to help the QLD manufacturing sector reduce energy costs and operational emissions
NSW Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program
The NSW Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program is aimed at supporting businesses to transition to a circular economy with grants up to $50,000
2024 City of Sydney Grants for Business
Learn more about the 2024 City of Sydney Grants for Business which support initiatives and projects that strengthen the city of Sydney.
Summer 2024 City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants
The City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants program supports projects that foster innovation, showcase local expertise and test new ideas
2024 City of Sydney Business sector support grant
The City of Sydney Business sector support grant program connects businesses to opportunities, grows skills and knowledge
Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants announced for businesses impacted by Cyclone Jasper in Far North Qld
Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants program available for affected small businesses following Tropical Cyclone Jasper
NSW Going Global Export Program Food and Beverage to South Korea
If your business is looking to export food and non-alcoholic beverages to South Korea, then the NSW Going Global Export Program Food and Beverage to South Korea program may be for you.
NSW Going Global Export Program – Health to USA
Exporting digital health, medtech, biotech and pharma products to the US – look at NSW Going Global Export Program Health to the US program
Hatch Accelerator Program 2024
Taronga Zoo’s Hatch Accelerator program aims to support not-for-profit or social enterprise founders or start-ups to drive positive change for wildlife, biodiversity and the environment.
City of Sydney Business Innovation Program
The City of Sydney Business Innovation Program is a free 12 week program for 20 business owners in the retail, hospitality, tourism or social enterprise sectors to plan for long term growth.
Vic Ready for Growth Program
The Vic Ready for Growth Program is is designed to support 1,000 high growth potential Victorian businesses to access new markets and create jobs.
Made in Victoria – Energy Technologies Manufacturing Program
The Made in Victoria – Energy Technologies Manufacturing Program will support Vic manufacturers in net zero and low emissions markets
MVP Ventures Program vs Industry Growth Program
This blog compares the MVP Ventures Program vs Industry Growth Program so you can make a decision as to which one is best for you.
Big Leap Incubator Program Round 3 now open
The Big Leap Incubator Program aims to help founders with a scalable tech component facilitate international expansion with India as a test market
Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2
The Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2 is open to SMEs that are on a growth trajectory and require support to expand their manufacturing operations
Industry Growth Program Advisory Services now open for business
The Federal Government’s Industry Growth Program supports innovative small, medium and start-up businesses to commercialise their ideas and grow their businesses
Qld Backing Business in the Bush Fund
Qld Backing Business in the Bush Fund is a matched funding program targeted at SME’s to undertake projects in regional Qld
How the Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&D Tax incentive) for Small and Medium Business can put money into your bank account
Read this to learn How the R&D Tax incentive can put money into a Small or Medium Businesses bank account
NSW MVP Ventures Program EOI
Are you getting ready for lodging NSW MVP Ventures Program EOI (Expression of Interest) when the program re-opens?
Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grant Batch 6
The Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grants program aims to support Aus SMEs to supply capabilities that are most critical to defence
LiftHER Female Founders Grant Challenge
The LiftHER Female Founders Grant Challenge is looking for 20 visionary and impact-driven female entrepreneurs to share in $200,000 of funding over the next 2 years.
ESIC – Tax incentives for early stage investors
There is a special class of company, called Early Stage Innovation Company (ESIC), that can pass certain tax incentives onto their investors
NSW Going Global Export Program – Health and Medtech to Greater China
If you an Health and Medtech business thinking of expanding to the Greater China, the NSW Going Global Export Program – Health and Medtech to Greater China program may be for you.
Accessing grants when you are not eligible
Do you want to know a neat little trick to accessing to grants when you are not eligible for the grant itself?
ASBAS – Digital Solutions Program
The ASBAS – Digital Solutions Program works with your business to adopt digital tools to save you time and money, and help grow your business
NSW Going Global Export Program – Defence & Aerospace to the US
If you are a defence or aerospace business and thinking of expanding to the US, the NSW Going Global Export Program Defence & Aerospace to the US may be for you
Drive Electric NSW EV Ready Buildings Grant
If you live in an apartment building and want an EV charging station installed, the Drive Electric NSW EV Ready Buildings Grant may be for you
Workplace Relations Usability Challenge Feasibility grant
If you think you can develop a solution to make it easier for business to find, navigate, and utilise modern awards, then the Workplace Relations Usability Challenge Feasibility Grant may be for you
NSW MVP Ventures Program Mark 2 Now Open
Great news, the NSW MVP Ventures Program has been updated and new rounds of funding announced. read on to learn more
CSIRO Kick-Start Program Update
CSIRO Kick-Start helps start-ups and small businesses, by providing funding support and access to CSIRO’s research expertise and capabilities
Small Business Debt Helpline
If you or someone you know is struggling with their business finances, you can contact the Small Business Debt Helpline
NSW Going Global Export Program – Food and Beverage to the UK
If you are a food and beverage business and thinking of expanding to the UK, the NSW Going Global Export Program Food and Beverage to the UK may be for you.
2023 Startup Muster
The 2023 Startup Muster measures and publishes the progress, challenges and opportunities within the Australian startup ecosystem
Tech Ready Women Female Founder Connect
The Tech Ready Women Female Founder Connect is a startup community created to support women at all stages of their startup journey.
Payday Super Submission
Here is my feedback around payday super and the “Securing Australians’ Superannuation Budget 2023-24 Consultation paper”
Tech Ready Women Female Founder Startup Program
The Tech Ready Women Female Founder Startup Program is a program to help NSW female founders to test and launch their idea in the market
Cloud Credits for Start-ups
Did you know that both Google and AWS offer cloud credits that can help offset up to $350,000 USD in costs of your cloud platform.
Enterprising Me
Enterprising ME exists to unlock the untapped entrepreneurial potential of women
NSW Going Global Export Program – Creative Technologies to the US
If you are in the creative technology business and thinking of expanding to the US, the NSW Going Global Export Program Creative Technologies to the US may be for you
Unfair Contract legislation is changing from 10 November 2023
Did you know that from 10 November 2023, more of your customers may come under the unfair contract legislation.
KX Entrepreneur Travel Grant
KX Pilates is offering a $20,000 KX Entrepreneur Travel Grant for aspiring business savvy Australian entrepreneurs
EMDG Update Oct 2023
There is bad news and hopefully some good news about the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) announced this week
Qld Business Energy Saving and Transformation Rebates
The Qld Business Energy Saving and Transformation Rebates scheme provides rebates to eligible Qld SMEs to install energy-efficient equipment
Thinking of a Christmas shutdown for your business this year – then you need to read this
If you are thinking of a Christmas shutdown for your business in December 2023 / January 2024, you need to be aware of the rules around this
NSW Going Global Export Program – Mining equipment, technology & services to Canada
If you a mining equipment, technology or services business thinking of expanding to Canada, the NSW Going Global Export Program – Mining equipment, technology & services to Canada program may be for you
eBay Circular Fashion Fund
The eBay Circular Fashion Fund supports innovative start-ups & businesses that are helping advance fashion’s circular economy
What can Sporting terms teach business
sporting teams can teach business about how to get the best outcome. It needs planning, practice, training and execution
Start-up in Sydney looking for Cash – these events may be for you
If you are Start-up in Sydney looking for Cash, there are 3 events this week you may be interested in.
NSW Small Business Month Collaboration Partner
Being a NSW small business month collaboration partner may be able to help you promote your small business event in October 2023.
Indigenous Business Australia IBA Invoice Funding
Indigenous businesses can access get invoice funding through the Indigenous Business Australia IBA Invoice Funding program.
2023-24 NSW State Budget and Business
Like many business owners, I have been waiting for the 2023-24 NSW State Budget to see how business will treated by the new state government
City of Melbourne Small Business Grants Program
The City of Melbourne Small Business Grants Program supports new businesses to get started within the City of Melbourne and existing businesses to expand and grow.
NSW Going Global Export Program – Food and Beverage to India
Food & Beverage business thinking of expanding to the India? The NSW Going Global Export Program Food and Beverage to India program may be for you
QLD Ignite Spark Program Round 1
The QLD Ignite Spark Program Round 1 supports QLD based SME enterprises to progress the development of an innovative product or service.
NSW Going Global Export Program – Health and Medtech to Middle East
If you an Health and Medtech business thinking of expanding to the Middle East, the NSW Going Global Export Program – Health and Medtech to Middle East program may be for you.
QLD Ignite Ideas Fund – Round 11
The Ignite Ideas Fund supports Qld based SMEs to commercialise highly innovative and new products or services that are at MVP stage or beyond.
NSW Going Global Export Program – Food and Beverage to Middle East
the NSW Going Global Export Program – Food and Beverage to Middle East program may be for you
Business Exits June 2023
Here is another example of the impact of product and labour constraints and interest rates on Australian Business Exits
Hugh Victor McKay Fund
The Hugh Victor McKay Fund may co invest between $100,000-$200,000 in early stage Victorian AgTech startups
Are you looking for the electric toothbrush of your business?
What’s an electric toothbrush got to do with my business you say? Let me explain
Victorian Business Growth Fund
The Victorian Business Growth Fund supports long term growth opportunities for successful small and medium enterprises
Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant Round 5
Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant supports wine or cider producers who add value by encouraging visitors to wine regions,
Xero Beautiful Business Fund
The Xero Beautiful Business Fund is offering more than NZ$750,000 to eligible Xero small business customers