July 15, 2015
Parents who run a home-based business may be eligible for grants up to $5000 through a new State Government program.
Small Business Minister Kate Jones said the “Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow Home-Based Business Program” was an Australian-first.
She said it was announced in this week’s State Budget and would help stay-at-home parents establish or grow their home-based business.
“The program will provide home-based business owners with the support they need to make their business a success, while keeping a healthy balance between work and family life,” Ms Jones said.
“Running a small business from home can be very flexible and rewarding, but also isolating.
“If you are a stay-at-home parent thinking of starting a new home-based business, or are currently running one, this program can help you get the necessary advice and support to succeed.
“From business planning to market research and mentoring, broad types of business advice will be supported.
“$1 million has been committed over three years to provide up to $5000 to successful applicants.”
To be eligible for the grant, home-based business owners must have a least one child under the age of 12 residing in care for 50 per cent of the time or more, be an Australian resident, have an Australian Business Number (ABN), and be based in Queensland.
Grants of up to $2500 may be provided to stay-at-home parents to assist them to engage a consultant for professional advice, to help establish or develop a home-based business.
Successful recipients may then be eligible for matching grant funding (dollar-for-dollar) of up to a further $2500 to make improvements or establish the business.
Applications will open on August 24.
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