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Welcome to our February issue | |
Welcome to our first issue of Noosa Connects for 2021! We hope you enjoyed a busy Summer trading season and that you also managed to take a little time out with family and friends over the festive break. Our Economic Development Team are looking forward to helping your business to stay connected and informed this year through our Noosa Connects Facebook page, our website and this Noosa Connects e-newsletter. If we've learnt anything during the past year of COVID, it's that support networks are really important, not only from a business perspective but also to your mental health. If you are not already a member reach out to your local Business Association - they're keen to connect with you. | |
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We caught up with Joel Laventure from iO2 Insurance to learn how their business adapted to COVID-19 and what their future plans are. iO2 Insurance are a family run business and provide an insurance broker service to help protect Noosa businesses. Watch Fast Five with iO2 Insurance below. | |
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Second Business Resilience Survey Results In case you missed it, you can find the results of the second Business Resilience Survey here. The information captured reflects the circumstances of respondents in the financial quarter ended 30 September 2020. Just shy of 200 local businesses completed the survey. | |
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The beginning of the year is a great time to join your local Business Association if you aren't already a member. It's a great way to connect with other local businesses, make new connections, get additional support and support local.
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Noosa Business Support Panel The Noosa Business Support Panel is being refreshed with a new team of professional advisers. If you'd like some specialist advice in running your business, e-commerce, HR, marketing, you can arrange a one on one (face to face or virtual) with one of our panel advisors and Noosa Council will cover the cost for up to two hours. Learn more
Digital BizKeeper Programs Queensland small businesses have access to Tourism Tribe’s introductory and intermediate Digital Bizkeeper programs from now until 31 March 2021. The self-paced programs will help with sprucing up your online presence, growing online sales, Google rankings, email marketing and more. Learn more
Free business coaching Queensland Tourism Industry Council is offering free online coaching for eligible tourism businesses. Offer ends in May. Learn more
Tax insolvency relief New legislation has come into effect providing temporary restructuring relief for businesses that are trading insolvent. Offer ends in March so act quickly. Learn more
Agri-Business Support The Federal government's Agri-Business initiative aims to help agri-businesses expand their export markets. This program includes one on one support services, matched grants and market intelligence. Learn more
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Business Events Grant This program provides delegates, including buyers and sellers, with financial support to attend and participate at exhibitions conference and conventions. Learn more
Cyber Security Skills Partnership This fund provides industry and education providers with funding to deliver innovative projects to improve the availability of cyber security professionals. Learn more
Building Better Regions Fund - Round 5 Announced Round 5 Community Investments Stream supports new or extended local events, strategic regional plans or leadership or capability strengthening activities that provide economic benefits to local communities. Learn more
More grants are always being launched so make sure you register with Noosa's Grant Guru, to keep on top of all upcoming opportunities!
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Great Aussie BBQ - this Sunday A celebration for our business owners at Lions Park - hosted by Noosa Chamber. Free. Event info & registration (21 Feb)
FAN Network Meet the Makers is South East Queensland's largest independent food and beverage trade event, showcasing produce and products from the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Gympie and Moreton Bay. Event Info | (15 Mar)
Tourism Noosa Workshops Tourism Noosa are hosting workshops for members, including Eco Check, Linked In and Understanding Instagram. Event Info
Noosa Hinterland Property Expo An expo showcasing the Noosa Hinterland businesses & property in our hinterland Event Info | (20 & 21 March) | | Innovate Queensland's Money Magnet Workshop
This free, online workshop explores funding and investment options for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Event info | (24 Feb)
Zero Emissions Noosa Hear from Noosa Shire businesses how energy efficiencies and solar are saving them $ on their electricity bills.
Event info | (24 Mar)
Australian Body Art Festival Online booking for all participants now open - Spectators, Artists, and Volunteers Event Info | (9-11 April)
ATO Webinars The ATO offers free webinars on a range of small business topics. More information | | | |
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Signage Local Law Are you up to date with Councils new requirements for signage? Council has extended the time frame for businesses to comply with the new signage requirements for temporary signs by another six months until August 2021. All other new signs need to meet the new local law requirements. New freestanding, pole, pylon and illuminated signs require an approval under the local law. Council Officers will be out visiting local businesses over the coming weeks with info about the new local law. More information | |
Business Mentors Noosa Business Mentors Noosa is keen to hear from our local businesses and what is concerning them right now. Responding will take less than a few minutes. Survey | |
Noosa Alive Reignite
Council's Economic Development team have been working with Noosa Alive to secure Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery funding to allow for a fantastic program for this year's Noosa Alive Reignite, being held in March. View program | |
Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan
Council has completed a draft Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan to help Noosa Shire adapt to and prepare for the potential affects of rising sea levels.
Have your say by 8 March. | |
Noosa Council Information Hub
An information hub has been launched which provides financial information, council grants, council expenses and other council information providing more transparency and accountability to our local community. Learn more | |
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ATO Online Services New online services from the ATO to help you manage your tax and super obligations
| | Telco tips Make the most of your telco with a small business tip sheet.
| | Send us your feedback What business related topic would you like to read about? We'd love to hear your feedback! | | | |
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