Queensland Small Business Month 2023 - Stakeholder Promotional Pack

As a valued stakeholder or partner, you can use the key messages and resources in this kit to help us celebrate Queensland Small Business Month (QSBM) 2023 and get the message out to as many small businesses as possible about all the events and activities happening this May.

You can also get involved in the #loveyoursmallbusiness social campaign.

Here are some ways you can help us get the QSBM2023 message out:

Use the social media content below to spread the word on your social media during May and tag #QSBM2023 #loveyoursmallbusiness.
Share the resources with the small businesses and industry you work with and encourage them to promote QSBM2023 and to attend an event.
Support your local small businesses by purchasing products or services from them in May. You can even take a selfie with them and share it on social media using the hashtags #QSBM2023 #loveyoursmallbusiness. Don’t forget to tag @businessqldgov and the small business (if they have an account) and remember to make your post public.
Give a local small business a 5-star rating online and tell your friends and colleagues.
Use the key messages and resources below to help promote your event in the lead up to and during QSBM2023 in May.

Thank you for helping us to highlight and celebrate all the amazing things small businesses make happen.

Get involved at www.business.qld.gov.au/qsbm!


STAKEHOLDER PROMOTIONAL KIT Queensland Small Business Month 2023 As a valued stakeholder or partner, you can use the key messages and resources in this kit to help us celebrate Queensland Small Business Month (QSBM) 2023 and get the message out to as many small businesses as possible about all the events and activities happening this May. You can also get involved in the #loveyoursmallbusiness social campaign. Here are some ways you can help us get the QSBM2023 message out: Use the social media content below to spread the word on your social media during May and tag #QSBM2023 #loveyoursmallbusiness. Share the resources with the small businesses and industry you work with and encourage them to promote QSBM2023 and to attend an event. Support your local small businesses by purchasing products or services from them in May. You can even take a selfie with them and share it on social media using the hashtags #QSBM2023 #loveyoursmallbusiness. Don’t forget to tag @businessqldgov and the small business (if they have an account) and remember to make your post public. Give a local small business a 5-star rating online and tell your friends and colleagues. Use the key messages and resources below to help promote your event in the lead up to and during QSBM2023 in May. Thank you for helping us to highlight and celebrate all the amazing things small businesses make happen. Get involved at www.business.qld.gov.au/qsbm!
Key messages Queensland Small Business Month runs from 1 to 31 May 2023. In 2023 Queensland Small Business Month has a ‘love your local’ theme and highlights the importance of the 493,000 small businesses that account for 97 per cent of all businesses in Queensland. More than 80 business support events are planned throughout May across Queensland to mark the sector’s vital contribution to our economy, to our communities and to our daily lives. Queensland Small Business Month will see events held from the Northern Peninsula Area to the Southern Gold Coast and include “Do it in Douglas” in Port Douglas; ‘Toes in the Grass’ in Moreton Bay; “Custard Apple Muster Day” in Bundaberg; and “Speed dating for employers and employees” in Mount Tamborine. This year’s Queensland Small Business Month events continue to tackle the big and important issues for small business owners across the state like cyber security, talent retention, growth and financial literacy. Queensland Small Business Month events help small business owners connect with local resources and networks, which can make all the difference when it comes to finding support and growing a business. In addition to the face-to-face events, this year QSBMonline is providing easy access to online sessions. Small business owners can learn about topics such as social media and digital marketing, workforce planning and management, and innovation to grow a business. Queensland Small Business Month is the ideal time to network and build long term connections to “Love your Local” small businesses. For information on events and activities happening during Queensland Small Business Month, visit www.business.qld.gov.au/qsbm
Promotional resources The following resources can be downloaded to promote QSBM2023. For more information, visit: www.business.qld.gov.au/qsbm.
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New Selfie Frames Are you running an event during Queensland Small Business Month and are looking for ways to highlight your involvement. Send this professional print PDF file to your local printer and get some #QSBM2023 branded corflute selfie frames printed for your guests to pose with in photos. Need assistance, email us at events@desbt.qld.gov.au

Social content Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or even your LinkedIn, show your support for QSBM2023 and tag #QSBM2023 #loveyoursmallbusiness in your posts during May. Download these social graphic tiles and post away! Or just click on the image of the social graphic you like and get the download link. You can also share posts direct from our social channels – Business Queensland Facebook and DESBT LinkedIn.

We are proud to support small businesses during Queensland Small Business Month! There are so many great things happening across Queensland this May as a part of #QSMB2023, make sure you check out www.business.qld.gov.au/qsbm to see what events will benefit you. #QSBM2023 #loveyoursmallbusiness @businessqldgov
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Queenslanders, show your support for the small businesses in our state! 💙 Queensland Small Business Month 2023 is here! During the month of May, we celebrate the vital contribution small businesses make in driving our economy. There are many events planned across Queensland delivering a range of opportunities and benefits for small business owners, check out www.business.qld.gov.au/qsbm #QSBM2023 #loveyoursmallbusiness @businessqldgov
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I want to give a shout out to [tag local business] who makes amazing happen every day! It’s Queensland Small Business Month – help me to give credit where credit’s due. #QSBM2023 #loveyoursmallbusiness @businessqldgov	Use a selfie photo with the business – remember to make your post public and tag the business!


It's Queensland Small Business Month so to celebrate, we want to showcase some amazing local small businesses from …. This business is doing…. #QSBM2023 #loveyoursmallbusiness @businessqldgov For more information on QSBM, visit www.business.qld.gov.au/qsbm	Use a selfie photo with the business – remember to make your post public and tag the business!

But wait, there's more tiles available! You can also download any of these tiles too. Or just click on the image of the graphic or tile that you like and get the download link. Some of our graphical tiles are also available in a GIF format, email us at the below if you would like to receive in GIF format. If you would like a tile with a different industry featured, or in a portrait or landscape format, please email events@desbt.qld.gov.au.





Posters and flyers These downloadable promotional posters are designed to be printed in-house. It can be printed at an A3 size as a poster or print as an A4 for use as a flyer. Or just click on the image of the poster you like and get the download link. If you would like a version for professional printing, please email us at communication@desbt.qld.gov.au.









Newsletter Below is copy for three article variations that you can include in your organisation’s newsletter, eDM or other appropriate channels.

Queensland Small Business Month is here! It’s Queensland Small Business Month, with online and in-person events and activities happening across the state to help you run or grow your business. From expos to workshops and networking opportunities, there are #QSBM2023 events on topics including small business fundamentals, cyber security, worker retention and business growth. Visit business.qld.gov.au/qsbm and register for an event today.

Queensland Small Business Month is here! It’s May and Queensland Small Business Month (QSBM) has just kicked off with online and in person events and activities happening across the state. Small business owners can get information, resources and support on important topics like small business fundamentals, cyber security, worker retention and business growth. With events ranging from expos, networking opportunities and workshops, to Indigenous and multicultural business events and forums, plus the new QSBMonline sessions, there's an event or activity for everyone! Check out business.qld.gov.au/qsbm for more information and to register for an event today.

Show your support for small business this month It’s Queensland Small Business Month (QSBM), get involved in the #loveyoursmallbusiness campaign and give credit where credit’s due. Search for small businesses near you. Take a selfie with you and your favourite small business. Post on social media and tag #QSBM2023 #loveyoursmallbusiness. Give a small business a 5-star review. Tell your friends and family. With your support, they can do amazing things! For more information on all things QSBM, visit business.qld.gov.au/qsbm

Newsletter images Just click on the image of the newsletter image you like and get the download link.




Email signature block Promote QSBM2023 in your emails by adding in this email signature block, and link it to business.qld.gov.au/qsbm. Or just click on the image below to get the download link.


PowerPoint Presentation template Use the QSBM2023 presentation template for your event presentations during Queensland Small Business Month. There are a variety of different slide designs in the template, see the sample of slides below. Just click on the image below to get the download link.




Contact us Contact us at events@desbt.qld.gov.au if you need any alternative formats for your communication channels or have any other requests or questions. Thanks for your support! QSBM Events team
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