This Toolkit is a great source of resources that you can use in your start up to build capability and connections. It is continuously evolving so if there is anything that you know that you think could benefit others let us know.
Systems
Hubspot CRM : Free tools and start up pricing for managing customers, leads, marketing and operations. (Get Start Up Pricing through Smart Precinct NQ Here. https://app.hubspot.com/signup-hubspot/hubspot-for-startups?partner-code=vn6wmzVj99vC&program=startups )
Digital Health Check – The Queensland Government Digital Digital Health Check interactive tool to assess your current digital strengths and identify opportunities to add digital capabilities to your business. https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/digital-business
Cyber Security Health Check: Your business is an attractive target for cyber criminals. Is it cyber secure? The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources developed the assessment tool to help improve cyber security skills among Australian small and medium businesses. With the assessment tool, you can; identify the cyber security strengths of your business, understand areas where your business can improve, know how to improve your cyber security and where to find help. The assessment tool asks you questions about how you manage cyber security for your business. Based on your answers, it will determine your current cyber security maturity level. It will then provide you with guidance on how to improve. You can download this guidance as a PDF, so you can track your progress. https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/small-and-medium-businesses/cyber-security-assessment-tool
Connections
QI Hub -The QI Hub is the place for Queensland Innovators and Start Ups. Connect with your talented peers and discover collaboration and funding opportunities education and events. https://qihub.com.au/
Information
Business Queensland: The Business Queensland Website is a valuable source of Information, tools and templates to support businesses to start and run a business. https://www.business.qld.gov.au/
Business Launchpad: The Business Launchpad saves you time and effort when starting and running a small business. Answer questions about your business to create a profile containing licences and permits from federal, state and local government. https://launchpad.business.qld.gov.au/
Mental Health Resources:
Owning and running a small business can be challenging. Looking after your mental health and wellbeing is important to be able to work productively and achieve business and personal goals. Find resources to help you recognise red flags that indicate your mental health, or the health of your employees, needs to be prioritised.
Queensland Government Mental Health Resources https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/support/mental-health-resources
Townsville City Council: Mentally Healthy Cities https://www.mentallyhealthycitytownsville.com.au/
Grants and Funding
Smart Precinct Grants and Funding Toolkit https://spnq.org/grants/resources-for-finding-grants-and-business-support/
