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Available funding up to $5,000

 $1 million in grants has been offered by the Queensland Government for stay-at-home parents to establish or grow their home-based businesses.  Applications for the first round of funding close on 24 September 2015. The grants can be used for professional advice and consulting to help launch new ventures or assist the growth of existing businesses.  The Home-Based Business Grants Program provides the support that stay-at-home parents need to help their start-up or existing business.
Funding of up to $5000 is available in two stages of $2500 each. 

Eligibility 

To be eligible, applicants must:
  1. have a Queensland-based business that meets the definition of a home-based business
  2. have at least one child under 12 in their care for at least 50% of the time
  3. have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  4. own at least 50% of the business
  5. be an Australian resident living in Queensland
  6. declare if they (or any owners of the business) are bankrupt or insolvent.
Applicants seeking funding under stage two will be subject to an income test, and must provide proof of matching funding. An applicant with a total household pre-tax income greater than $100,000 will not be eligible for a stage two grant. 


All the specific  details are on the government grants page 

stage one funding 

A grant of up to $2,500 may be provided to assist stay-at-home parents to engage a consultant for professional advice to help establish or develop their business. 

stage two funding

 Matching grant funding (dollar-for-dollar) of up to a further $2,500 may be provided to successful stage one recipients to make improvements or establish the business as detailed in the business action plan developed as part of stage one

grants program guidlines

how we can help

We work with start-ups and existing businesses of all walks of life, particularly those in the creative and arts industries. 
  • Company structure advice and assistance
  • Incorporating companies
  • Strategic legal advice through growth stages
  • Non disclosure agreements and heads of agreements 
  • Terms of business and supply documents
  • Employment / contractor agreements and advice
  • Property advice and leasing
  • Regulatory requirements advice
  • Intellectual property and trademarks
  • Contracts 
  • On call advice and support
  • Investment structures
Feel free to drop us a line if you need assistance finding out if you qualify.

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