$15,000 Business Boost Grant Opening Soon - Don't Miss Out!
If you're based in Queensland and are running a business, then make sure you're up to speed with the $15,000 Business Boost Grant Program which is opening on 30th July 2021. The last Business Grant filled up in just a few hours, so if you are serious about applying, please complete the form below and Muro can assist with your application.
The grant can be used for:
Future Planning
Strategic business planning for innovation or growth
Implementing a governance board to guide strategic planning
Exporting opportunities and requirements
Compliance with industry regulations and standards
Specialised and Automated Software
Design and implementation of management systems, including data warehouses, asset management, customer relationship management systems, quality and compliance management, risk management, production systems and project management systems
Bespoke or complex website design and build, including e-commerce, software integration, booking systems
Cybersecurity tools
Innovative technology that improves or diversifies service offerings
Staff Management, Development and Planning
Human resource management skills building
Professional development and training
Digital workplace plans and systems for a remote workforce
We also have access to a range of suppliers who offer services.
At Muro, along with offering the services listed above, we can help you prepare your application and proposal for the $15,000 boost. Complete the form below to find out more:
The Business Boost Grants Program will not fund projects with a total cost of less than $10, 715 (excluding GST), or payments made before the approval date (you must be approved before you pay for grant-funded project activities). In addition, project activities that the Business Boost Grants Program that are deemed ineligible and will not be funded include:
Activities purchased using cryptocurrencies, barter, or services in-kind
General business operating costs (e.g. bookkeeping/accounting, tax returns)
Real estate/property, hire, lease, or rental fees
Goods, services, or fees from related parties (include companies with common shareholdings, directors, employees or immediate family)
Travel
Franchise fees
Purchase of stock
GST, registration, and fees
Maintenance of existing digital technologies
Computer hardware (e.g. computer servers, PCs, tablets/iPad, mobile phones)
Activities purchased via direct selling (e.g. by party plan or network marketing)
Delivery, credit card and transaction fees
Memberships and joining fees
Salaries
Fleet vehicles
Website hosting
Stand-alone marketing, advertising or campaign delivery costs (e.g. Google AdWords, Facebook advertising or similar expenses)
Successful applicants must co-contribute at least 30% of the total project costs. Grant funding will be paid only after compliant acquittal documentation is received. In order to qualify or to be eligible for the Business Basics Grants Program, the business applying for the grant must:
Have fewer than 20 employees at the time of applying for the grant
Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GST
Have a Queensland headquarters
Have a turnover of between $300, 000 (minimum) and $600, 000 (maximum) in the last financial year (2020-21)
Have a publicly reachable web presence to identify business operations (e.g. business website and/or social media pages)
Not be insolvent or have owners/directors that are undischarged bankrupt.
Applications for the Business Boost Grants Program will open at 9:00am, Friday July 30, 2021. Applications will close when the Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training receive sufficient applications for a competitive assessment.
As not all applicants are expected to receive funding, it’s important to put forward a clear, concise and well thought out submission - after all, you only get one shot. If you’re considering applying for the Business Boost Grants Program, it’s important to partner with a locally based expert in order to present your brand in the best possible light.
What works for your brand may not be the same for another - for some, it’s partnering with technology such as Xero, while for others, it might be enlisting the services of a business adviser for the first time. Thankfully at Muro, helping small businesses to put their best financial foot forward is what we do best.
Sourcing The Right Advice for growing your Business
If understanding your finances, or the in’s and outs of doing business isn’t your strong point, then it may be reassuring to know that you’re not alone. In fact, many businesses big and small enlist the services of an accountant and business advisor, in order to free up their time while knowing that their financial obligations are already taken care of by the professionals.
What you choose to invest in or shy away from as a business owner can have a domino effect that ripples through your entire team - so are you confident in your financial choices? At Muro, we are more than just accountants. We offer our clients strategic business advice and ongoing support to help them reach their business and financial goals. Get in touch with us at Muro today to ensure that you’re on the right path for success.