RESOURCES FOR
SMALL BUSINESS
Access practical tools, guides and resources designed to support your business at every stage — whether you’re starting out, growing, or planning for the future.
We’ve brought together a range of resources to help Western Downs businesses build confidence, strengthen operations and make informed decisions. These materials are designed to be practical, easy to use and relevant to the realities of running a small business in our region
BUILDING BUSINESS RESILIENCE RESOURCES
Following the successful delivery of the Building Business Resilience Program in 2025, Western Downs Regional Council, with funding support from Shell QGC, has developed a suite of free resources for the local business community. These resources have been created to support ongoing learning and provide practical tools that businesses can access and use through to 2028.
Covering key areas such as:
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Getting the right advice
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Grant readiness and writing
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Website fundamentals
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Business risk and scenario planning
These materials are designed to help you strengthen your business, plan ahead and build long-term resilience.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
We also continue to provide access to our earlier Resources for Growth webinar series, focused on preparing your business for growth and managing your team effectively.
