Capturing Queensland small business success

One of thousands of small business operators who will take part in the 2017 Queensland Small Business Week, Kylie Kluger has big dreams for her small business.

The owner of Klugerhaus Photography, a photography and communications business in Brisbane, Kylie attributes her success to a Home-Based Business Grant, courtesy of the Queensland Government, and word of mouth referrals.

“Queensland Small Business Week (May 15 - 20) is a must-do event, and is a launch-pad for future business growth,” Ms Kluger said.

“You need to know what support and opportunities are out there. We can all help each other.

“Supporting and nurturing Queenslanders is vital. It’s brilliant the Queensland Government is helping the little guy to succeed. Hopefully I can return the favour one day.”

Another Brisbane small business operator taking part in the week is Stacey Head, of She Wear, which manufactures and sells a range of safety and fashion footwear, workwear and personal protective equipment, specifically designed to fit women correctly, comfortably and safely.

“Running a small business can be very isolating. It’s important to have the opportunity to speak with other business leaders and to hear initiatives that will help my small business achieve success, grow and overcome difficulties,” Ms Head said

“I’m excited to take part in 2017 Queensland Small Business Week so I can learn about government initiatives that will help my business grow.

“I’m also eager to connect with like-minded small business operators and network.”

Minister for Small Business Leeanne Enoch said it was small business owners like Kylie and Stacey who made Queensland the nation’s capital for small business success.

“Klugerhaus Photography and She Wear are among more than 414,000 Queensland small businesses injecting $100 billion into the state’s economy,” Ms Enoch said.

“The Palaszczuk Government also actively supports the small business sector through grants and other business support services.

“The $22.7 million Advancing Small Business Queensland Strategy 2016-20 supports small businesses to get a better start, survive the tough first four years, increase their digital capabilities and employ Queenslanders.”

In partnership with Vodafone Australia and Australia Post, 2017 QSBW will provide business owners, managers and small business advocates with the opportunity to network, learn new skills and discover support programs to help their businesses thrive.

More than 5000 people are expected to participate in 2017 QSBW, with key events in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Townsville, Bundaberg and Mackay already locked in.

Queensland small business owners and operators aged 16 years and above also have the chance to win $10,000 via the 2017 QSBW social media challenge, sponsored by Australia Post.

To enter, small business owners need to film an innovative, unique and efficient idea that details ‘how you can make your business thrive’. Videos should be no longer than one minute in length and no more than 4GB in size.

Entries are to be uploaded to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, and include two hashtags: #QLDsmallbiz #Time2thriveQLD.

To be eligible for the prize, applicants are also required to follow Business Queensland on either Facebook (@businessqldgov), Instagram (@businessqld) or Twitter (@businessqldgov).

Entries close Friday 5 May, with the winner announced in Brisbane on Friday 19 May. Full details about the competition, including terms and conditions, can be found on the 2017 QSBW web app.

For further information regarding Queensland Small Business Week, or to register your interest in hosting a QSBW event, visit the 2017 QSBW website or download the 2017 QSBW app.

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