business.gov.au

Financial Counselling - Queensland

Description

The Small Business Financial Counselling service provides free, confidential, tailored support to Queensland small business owners experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, financial hardship. Experienced financial counsellors help businesses understand their financial position, manage debt, assess business viability, identify and manage financial risks, and plan for the future. Services are available through face-to-face or virtual consultations across Queensland.

Service type

Support Service

A service offered by government to aid in running a business.

Eligibility requirements

At the time of applying, the business must:

  • have fewer than 20 employees (full-time equivalent)
  • have an annual turnover of less than $10 million
  • be based in Queensland
  • be experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, financial hardship
  • hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • have actively traded within the last 3 months.

Commencement

Support commences following an enquiry and confirmation that the business meets the eligibility criteria.

Duration

Tailored to the individual needs of the business. Support may include one-off advice or ongoing assistance, depending on circumstances.

Expiry

Submission of an enquiry and assessment against the eligibility criteria.

Approval time

Initial enquiries will be responded to within two working days.

Administering agency

Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business

Contact details

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