Crisafulli Government refocuses small and family businesses month
- Small Business Month delivers practical, tailored support to meet the needs of small business.
- 162 official events were held across Queensland including 48 backed by the Crisafulli Government's Better Local Business Grants.
- The Small and Family First Business Action Statement outlines the right setting for growth in the number of small and family businesses.
The Crisafulli Government has backed Queensland small and family businesses with active and practical support during 2025 Queensland Small Business Month.
From workshops on financial literacy and business recovery to embracing technology like Al and social media, the month-long program provided practical support equipping small businesses with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in a competitive economy.
This year, 48 events were funded through the Crisafulli Government's Better Local Business Grants program, with local governments, business groups, and Chambers of Commerce leading the charge in hosting impactful sessions.
The Government delivered 11 financial literacy workshops, eight business recovery clinics, four "Big Partners for Small Business" sessions, and a combined financial literacy and recovery clinic in Winton.
The Crisafulli Government has shifted the focus of Small Business Month away from the previous Labor Government-centric celebrations, and is instead prioritising meaningful engagement and direct support for business through the Small and Family Business Action Statement.
The Statement – which is underpinned by more than $100 million in new investment – will improve the operating business environment, provide targeted financial support, and aim to create more than 120,000 new Queensland businesses over the next seven years
Under the former Labor Government, Queensland small and family businesses experienced the highest failure rate anywhere in the country.
Minister for Small and Family Business Steve Minnikin said the Government was committed to creating an environment where small businesses can flourish.
"This year's Small Business Month was all about delivering practical, tailored support to meet the real needs of small and family businesses across Queensland," Minister Minnikin said.
"This Government is focused on supporting small business rather than previous arrangements which involved small business supporting Government.
"At the start of May, we launched our Small and Family Business First Action Statement, which sets the foundation for creating an additional 120,000 thriving small and family businesses by 2032.
"We're backing this commitment with initiatives like the $40 million Secure Communities Partnership Program, the Regional Gateways Program, and the Small Business Concierge service — all designed to provide certainty and support for businesses to grow and succeed."
Minister Minnikin highlighted the vital role small and family businesses play in Queensland's economy and communities.
"Small and family businesses are the backbone of our communities, driving local economies and creating jobs. The Crisafulli Government is determined to ensure they have the resources, support, and operating environment they need to thrive."
The Small and Family Business Action Statement can be viewed at www.business.qld.gov.au/ActionStatement
