Small Business Friendly Council program

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Learn how Council is supporting small businesses in Moreton Bay.

About the Small Business Friendly Council program 

Small businesses play an important role in our local economy. Council is supporting the growth and success of small businesses, which is why we joined the Queensland Government's Small Business Friendly Council (SBFC) program.

Council provides small business owners with access to the support and tools needed to grow, adapt and succeed.  

How we support small businesses 

As a SBFC, City of Moreton Bay delivers training, workshops and growth initiatives. These provide practical support to small business owners. 

Business owners who take part can: 

  • build confidence in managing their business 
  • improve their ability to adapt to change 
  • develop digital and online skills 
  • connect with other local businesses 
  • identify new opportunities to grow.  

Council also ensures you have access to procurement opportunities, networking and partnership events, and support to build your digital capabilities.  

Other ways we support small businesses 

We support local businesses through promotion opportunities, as well as initiatives like #TeamMoretonBay. This includes action plans and improved procurement pathways to help local businesses grow. These initiatives help strengthen supply chains, build connections and create new opportunities for growth across the city.

Our commitment to local businesses

More than 33,600 businesses across our city have access to Council’s support programs. Council is proud to support business growth and the local economy as a member of the SBFC program. 

These actions align with the Small business friendly action plan 2025-26 and Our City’s Economic Strategy 2020-2041.

Past programs, awards and reports

Small business friendly showcases

Small business friendly awards

Small business friendly annual reports