Qld Government Grants – Improving your digital presence

On 8 November 2016, the Queensland Government announced their Small Business Digital Grants Program.

It will provide matched funding of up to $10,000 to eligible businesses for the purchase of hardware, software and services (such as digital coaching).

The digital technology or service must fall under one of the five priority areas:

  • Digital marketing and social media

  • Digital content (web pages, mobile apps, media)

  • Receiving payments or selling online

  • Specialised digital technology or software

  • Digital planning and advice/training

To be eligible, your business must:

  • Have fewer than 20 employees at the time of applying for the grant; and

  • Have an Australian Business Number and be registered for GST; and

  • Have a Queensland headquarters or significant Queensland-based operations.

Round 1 opens 8 November 2016 and closes 9 December 2016.  For more information, please go to: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/business/support-tools-grants/grants/digital-grants

DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is general in nature and is not a substitute for professional advice.  Accordingly, neither TJN Accountants nor any member or employee of TJN Accountants accepts any responsibility for any loss, however caused, as a result of reliance on this general information.  We recommend that our formal advice be sought before acting in any of the areas.  The article is issued as a helpful guide to clients and for their private information.  Therefore it should be regarded as confidential and not be made available to any person without our consent,

Qld Government Grants – Business coaches

On 21 October 2016, the Queensland Government announced their Accelerate Small Business Grants Program. 

The grant will provide matched funding of up to $10,000 to eligible businesses to engage business mentors, coaches or an advisory board for 6 to 12 months. 

To be eligible for the grant, your business must:

  • Have a minimum trading history of 4 years

  • Have a minimum turnover of $750,000

  • Have a maximum headcount of 20 employees at the time of application

  • Have an ABN

  • Have Queensland headquarters or significant Queensland operations

  • Have competitive opportunities in domestic or international markets

  • Be experiencing growth and have clearly defined high-growth opportunities

Applications opened on 25 October 2016 and will remain open until the annual budget of $3 million is fully allocated.  For more information please go to: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/business/support-tools-grants/grants/accelerate-grants

DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is general in nature and is not a substitute for professional advice.  Accordingly, neither TJN Accountants nor any member or employee of TJN Accountants accepts any responsibility for any loss, however caused, as a result of reliance on this general information.  We recommend that our formal advice be sought before acting in any of the areas.  The article is issued as a helpful guide to clients and for their private information.  Therefore it should be regarded as confidential and not be made available to any person without our consent,

GST on Google AdWord campaigns

From 1 November 2016, invoices for Google AdWords will be issued in Australia by Google Australia Pty Ltd.  This means that the invoice will attract 10% GST.  If your business uses Google AdWords and you are registered for GST, you may be able to claim back the GST component of your invoice.

DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is general in nature and is not a substitute for professional advice.  Accordingly, neither TJN Accountants nor any member or employee of TJN Accountants accepts any responsibility for any loss, however caused, as a result of reliance on this general information.  We recommend that our formal advice be sought before acting in any of the areas.  The article is issued as a helpful guide to clients and for their private information.  Therefore it should be regarded as confidential and not be made available to any person without our consent,