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:
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Have a minimum trading history of 4 years
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Have a minimum turnover of $750,000
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Have a maximum headcount of 20 employees at the time of application
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Have an ABN
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Have Queensland headquarters or significant Queensland operations
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Have competitive opportunities in domestic or international markets
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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
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