Business Ipswich

12/10/2026

Goondiwindi small business owners - it is time to improve your financial confidence!

Join Financial Counsellor Nick Hess at this free, practical workshop and learn how to:

💰 calculate your break-even point
📊 understand your business performance
🎯 identify areas for improvement and work towards your goals.

🗓️ Thursday 29 October
🕘 9am - 11am
📍 Gateway to Training, 15-21 Russell Street, Goondiwindi
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/3VCBKJN

07/10/2026

Thinking about hiring your first trade apprentice? 🔨

The new TradieStart program provides financial support for construction businesses to recruit and keep apprentices.

There are 2,500 places available and eligible small businesses can receive up to $16,000 when they hire their first apprentice!

You can find out more about TradieStart right here 👉www.business.qld.gov.au/tradiestart

Skills for Queensland
Construction Skills Queensland - CSQ

07/10/2026

🚨 Ipswich businesses — we want to hear from you!

What skills will your business need tomorrow? And how can we build them today?

Join us for Business After 5 at TAFE Queensland and be part of an important conversation about the future of Ipswich’s workforce.

Whether you're struggling to find skilled workers, trying to retain great people, looking to upskill your team, considering taking on an apprentice, or planning ahead for future growth — this is your opportunity to have your say. 💬

Together, we'll explore practical ways TAFE Queensland and local businesses can work together through:
🔹 Industry-relevant training
🔹 Apprenticeships & traineeships
🔹 Customised training for your business
🔹 Vocational placements & emerging talent
🔹 Industry partnerships to tackle local workforce challenges

And, of course, there'll be plenty of time to network with fellow Ipswich businesses over drinks and canapes. 🥂
📅 Wednesday, 28 October 2026
⏰ 5.00pm – 7.00pm
📍 TAFE Queensland Ipswich Campus
📩 RSVP by 21 October

Members and non-members welcome | 18+ event
👉 Don't miss your chance to help shape Ipswich's future workforce.
https://events.humanitix.com/ba5-tafe-building-ipswich-s-future-workforce

07/10/2026

This Get Ready Queensland Week, take a few simple steps to prepare your small or family business for severe weather.

From 5 to 11 October 2026, businesses across Queensland are encouraged to get ready before severe weather strikes.

Start with 3 simple steps:
✅ Know your risk
✅ Make a plan
✅ Pack a kit

Preparing now can help protect your staff, customers, equipment, and business operations when severe weather occurs. Find practical tools, tips, and local events at www.getready.qld.gov.au

06/10/2026

Major online sales events are coming up. Is your business ready? 💻🛒💵

Online sales events can be a great opportunity to attract new customers and increase sales but success often comes down to preparation.

Before the busy sales season starts:
✅ Check your website is fast, mobile-friendly and easy to navigate.
✅ Review stock levels and plan for increased demand.
✅ Prepare your marketing early across email, social media and your website.
✅ Use past sales and website data to understand what works.
✅ Plan your customer service, delivery options and promotions.

Remember, you don't need to take part in every sale event. Focus on the opportunities that best suit your products, services and customers.

Whether you're preparing for Black Friday, the holiday season or other online sales events, starting early can help you make the most of the season.

06/10/2026

01/10/2026

🚨 EXHIBITOR REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🚨

Want to connect with future talent, showcase your business and grow your network?

The 2027 Ipswich Region Business, Careers & Jobs Expo is coming to the Ipswich Showgrounds on Thursday 22 April 2027 — and we’re now taking exhibitor registrations!

The Expo connects businesses and industry with:
👩‍🎓 Current and future job seekers
🤝 Other local businesses
🛍️ Potential customers
💼 Business and employment support services

There are two opportunities to connect with the community:
🕤 9:30am–2:30pm | School visits
Local schools will visit throughout the day as part of a coordinated schedule.
👥 2:30pm–4:30pm | General public
A broad advertising campaign will help drive public attendance throughout the afternoon.

💥 REGISTER NOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD RATES!

👉 Register today and put your business in front of Ipswich’s future workforce, customers and business community. https://ipswichchamber.org.au/business-careers-jobs-expo/

01/10/2026

Export Readiness Webinars

Delivered by Trade and Investment Queensland

Learn more- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Buhdt9axn/

Ready to tailor your pitch for international buyers?

🗓️ Join the free Pitching to the World: Repositioning Your Offer for International Markets webinar on 12 October, 10am–12pm AEST.

Designed for product and service businesses, this practical session draws on real examples from recent trade missions to show how you can move beyond a generic capability statement and tailor your offer to the market you want to reach.

Learn how to shape a targeted, market-specific pitch that responds to what international buyers are looking for.

Book your spot today 👉 https://bit.ly/4AATNjD

30/09/2026

New changes start tomorrow!

Find out more- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17fHvarubu/

1 week to go until the card surcharging ban comes into effect 💳

From 1 October 2026, you can no longer apply surcharges to card payments, including eftpos, Mastercard, Visa and American Express transactions.

Make sure you’re prepared for the change, now is the time to:
👉 review your payment systems to identify where card surcharges may be applied
👉 review your pricing and business costs to understand the impacts
👉 train your staff so they understand what’s happening
👉 look out for communications from your merchant service provider

Visit asbfeo.gov.au/card-surcharging to find out more

29/09/2026

Many successful businesses start as weekend projects, side hustles or ideas scribbled in a notebook💡​

For many, the challenge is knowing when and how to take the next step.​

Self‑Employment Assistance supports eligibleAustralians to explore self-employment, test ideas, build a business plan and prepare for launch.​

Because every successful business starts somewhere.​

Learn more 👉 https://busybusiness.com.au/services/self-employment-assistance/