Welcome to the Queensland Small Business Champion update
As Small Business Champion, I am committed to making our state an even better place for small business to start, grow and employ under the Advancing Small Business Queensland Strategy 2016-20.
The Small Business Champion is an advocacy role; a conduit between the more than 414,000 small businesses in Queensland and all levels of government. While I might not be able to fix every challenge facing small business, I can help ensure the messages are heard by the right people, build bridges where they are needed, and generate greater awareness and understanding of the realities of running a small business.
Since commencing as Small Business Champion, I have had more than 90 opportunities to engage with the small business community at roundtables, meetings, industry discussions and other events. The conversations are always enlightening and constructive, offering insight into the issues affecting small business in Queensland. You’ll find articles covering some of these issues in the update below, and some more about what I’ve been up to as Small Business Champion.
I encourage all Queensland small business owners and operators to engage with me via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and email – your thoughts, comments and questions are always welcome.
Maree Adshead
Queensland Small Business Champion
Advocating for Queensland Small businesses
The Small Business Champion is putting Queensland small business at the forefront of policy-making at state and federal levels of government by attending meetings of the National Small Business Commissioners network, the Queensland Small Business Advisory Council and the Procurement Industry Advisory Group.
Enabling a thriving small business sector in Queensland
The Queensland Small Business Champion chairs the Better Regulation Taskforce, a sub-committee of the Queensland Small Business Advisory Council established to provide advice to government on improving regulation to support small business, and create a strong, profitable and globally competitive business environment.
Connecting with small business around the state
The Queensland Small Business Champion has connected on an individual basis with small business representatives from Cairns to the Gold Coast, including metropolitan and regional areas such as Roma, Townsville, Yeppoon and Mount Isa.
Small Business industry update
Small business is set to benefit from Queensland Government action on electricity prices, procurement and payment security in the building and construction industry. Click the ‘read more’ button for more on these initiatives, as well as details of small business dispute resolution options, the ‘Go Local’ campaign and the Business Queensland website.
Resources for Queensland small businesses
A number of subscription services are available to help small businesses stay up-to-date and connected.
Connect with the Queensland Small Business Champion
Do you have a question or comment regarding small business in Queensland? Maree would love to hear from you. Follow the Queensland Small Business Champion on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, or connect via email.
