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How can a grant benefit your small business?
Why consider accessing government assistance? SBFC Peter David provides insight into the benefits and how an SBFC can assist your small business.
Identifying Risk
Is your business ready for the unexpected? A Rural Financial Counsellor (RFC) can help you understand business risks and how you can identify them before they become a problem.
Steps to effectively manage your debt
SBFC Michelle Tucker shares some useful tips for managing small business debt and assistance available from SBFCs to get your on the road to achieving business financial viability.
Accessing government assistance
A Rural Financial Counsellor (RFC) can help you apply for government assistance.
Understanding your finances
Find out more about how our RFCs work with you to understand your finances and improve your financial position.
Small Business Stories: Retail business impacted by COVID-19
For Cairns jeweller Maurizio Fenu, COVID-19 had a huge impact on his business, particularly the viability of one of his outlets that was reliant on tourist trade.
Small Business Stories: Cafe and catering business impacted by COVID-19
Far North Queensland cafe owner Leeandra Norman's business had been severely impacted by COVID-19. And then small business financial counsellor Susan Yeeles walked into her cafe in 2020.
Business Wellness Coaches join RFCSNQ
As part of the Queensland Government’s new Business Wellness package announced in October 2022, RFCSNQ will be welcoming new Business Wellness Coaches to the team located in Cairns, Mackay, and Townsville.
Small Business Stories: Family pub impacted by COVID
Two Small Business Financial Counsellors walked into a bar… and offered life-changing support for small business owners Stephen and Lynda Shofield.
“We wouldn't be where we are today if we did not have them. Make the phone call, contact them. You won't be sorry. Your business will turn around. Don't give up.”