Cassowary Coast Regional Council is committed to the growth of existing and development of new small businesses across the region. Small businesses are the heart of our small towns, helping to shape our community and drive our economy.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is a Small Business Friendly Council. In April 2022, Council officially signed the Small Business Friendly Charter, a significant step towards supporting small businesses. This charter is designed to make your business operations smoother by facilitating better communication, engagement, and explanation of complex documentation. With over 3,000 small businesses across the region, this charter commitment means support, resources, and additional tools to help your business thrive.

The Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC), including the Small Business Commissioner and supporting office, is a passionate supporter of Queensland small and family businesses. A small and family business is a business employing less than 20 full-time employees (or equivalent) regardless of structure or turnover.

The QSBC provides a range of services for small and family businesses under the Small Business Commissioner Act 2022 focussed on enhancing the operating environment for small and family businesses in Queensland and reducing the time and costs associated with resolving disputes involving small businesses.

The Economic Leadership Committee champions growth and innovation across the Cassowary Coast, fostering collaboration between local businesses and industry leaders.

New hospitality and construction businesses on the Cassowary Coast can access the online one-stop-shop service Business Launchpad, provided by the Queensland Government, to help locate and complete the right paperwork to get started.

Council is committed to supporting local businesses by consistently engaging local contractors and suppliers. As a significant contributor to the region's economy, the Council generates numerous economic benefits, fosters employment opportunities, and invests in goods and services within the community. Through these efforts, the Council not only stimulates economic growth but also enhances the capabilities of local businesses, ensuring a thriving and sustainable regional economy.

Please visit our Your Say site to learn more or participate in any upcoming engagement sessions.

Council uses VendorPanel for all tendering processes. VendorPanel is an e-tendering solution used to streamline the tendering process. Register your business with VendorPanel (info.vendorpanel.com) to receive invitations, to download tender documents, seek clarification using the forum and lodge electronic quotation and tender responses.

Council actively encourages businesses and local industries to engage in available opportunities through our expressions of interest, tender, or quotation processes.

For details on current tenders and public quotations, please visit here

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Get your business ready for change.

Is your business strong enough to deal with disruptions and emergencies?

Use our business health check to identify changes you can make to help your business survive and thrive.

Answer questions to assess:

• your business strengths
• areas for improvement.

You will receive a personalised report with:

• next steps and recommendations
• links to support and resources.

Time required: 20 minutes total. 5 minutes per topic.

Your progress will be saved to your current device so you can finish the assessment later.

Business Queensland provides resources that will support you when starting or buying a business.

Visit Business Queensland

Need support with or help to start or grow your business? Contact the Small Business Friendly team at Council via email SBFC@ccrc.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 763 903 or visit the Cassowary Coast Regional Council on Facebook at Cassowary Coast Regional Council for more information.