Navigating Procurement and Grants Portals - Dalby

Have you ever wanted to apply for a small business grant or tender, however have been unsure where to begin?

In today's digital age, procurement and grants have gone online. Queensland government agencies and major private companies increasingly utilise online procurement portals to streamline their sourcing processes. This interactive workshop will step you through:

• How to find different grants online
• What are some of the grant schemes available for small businesses
• Which government agencies typically manage grants for small businesses
• Signing up and navigating to a number of portals including SmartyGrants, GrantConnect, QTenders, eTender, Local Buy and AusTender

During the workshop, Brooke will provide tricks and tips on how to limit the risk of technical difficulties while using these portals.

This workshop is delivered by the Digital Solutions Program, in partnership with Hub Cowork. Hub Cowork will be providing a light morning tea.

About your presenter: Brooke Fossey

Brooke has more than 20 years’ experience in business planning, marketing and tendering, and has worked on some of the largest tenders in the country, as well as with international clients. Brooke has extensive experience integrating digital systems and has a passion for automating repeatable tasks that free up time to focus on the things that matter. She has digital experience in marketing, websites, small business software solutions and AI. Brooke also has awareness of cyber security and has recently self-assessed against ISO27001. She is a Director on the Bundaberg Chapter of Australian Computer Society and Bundaberg Chapter Director of the Queensland AI Hub.