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Arabon Accountants Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants

Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants and Financial Assistance

After a series of extreme weather and rainfall events in South East Queensland, the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) and state government have stepped in offering disaster assistance recovery grants and financial assistance to affected primary producers and small businesses in eligible areas. Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants The weather event has been […]

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Arabon Accountants Xero Beautiful Business Fund

Apply now for your share of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund

Xero recently launched the Xero Beautiful Business Fund, a new initiative, backing small businesses to boost their growth and meet their ambitions for the future. What is the Beautiful Business Fund? Xero is offering more than NZ$750,000 in funding to Xero small business customers across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and

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Arabon Accountants small business grants open soon

Queensland Government round 3 small business grants – updated

The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training administers grants and programs to help Queensland small business continue to recover, grow and thrive by committing grant funds for businesses to increase key capabilities, embrace innovation and assist high-growth businesses to capitalise on opportunities.  Round 3 of the small business basics grants program opens on Wednesday 4

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Arabon Accountants Brisbane City Council rate relief

Brisbane City Council’s Flood Relief Rate Rebate

Brisbane residents affected by the February rain event are being offered further support via Brisbane City Council’s rates rebate.  A $250 rebate is available to eligible residents and businesses on their next rates bill. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner also announced that every residential rates notice across Brisbane for the April quarter will be postponed by

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Arabon Accountants Queensland government flood relief and disaster grants

How to apply for Queensland Government flood relief and disaster grants

As devastating rains continue in Queensland and New South Wales, small businesses find themselves facing another crisis and seeking support.  There are several Queensland government flood relief and disaster grants now available to individuals and businesses affected. This article details what is available now, noting some grants are being modified and added as more Local

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Three important business lessons to be learned from COVID-19

If you’re like many small business owners, you’re probably astounded by how the world has changed in a very short time. While we can all hope that the pandemic is a once-in-our-lifetime scenario, the truth is there is a lot in life and business that is uncertain, and there are many important business lessons to

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Arabon Accountants 2021 COVID grants

Updated: Queensland Government 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grants for lockdown-impacted businesses

The Queensland Government have announced a $260 million package to support Queensland businesses, particularly small and medium sized enterprises.  Named the 2021 COVID Business Support Program, $5,000 grants will be available to Queensland businesses across the state, not just businesses in the 11 locked down areas. What grants will be available? The $5,000 grants will

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