Subsidised small business digital advisory and support
The Digital Solutions program helps small businesses harness opportunities and grow in the digital economy. We deliver it in person and online through one-on-one sessions, workshops and webinars.
What you get
A qualified adviser, free learning and practical help to get your business online.
One-on-one advice
Up to five hours of digital advice from a qualified and experienced business adviser, for a small fee.
Free learning
Workshops, webinars and self-directed tutorials on top of your one-on-one sessions.
E-commerce development
Online stores with secure payment gateways and easy navigation, so customers can buy with confidence.
Five areas of support
Your adviser works with you on whichever of these will move your business forward.
Digitalising business activities
Social media, search and digital marketing
Websites and online commerce
Software and business systems
AI tools and process automation
How it works
Register your interest
Fill in the form on the contact page. Tell us a little about your business.
We contact you
When registrations open in your region, we get in touch with the next steps.
Meet your adviser
Book your one-on-one sessions with a qualified business adviser, in person or online.
Join the workshops
Add free workshops and webinars to learn alongside other small business owners.
Keep learning
Use the self-directed tutorials whenever it suits you.
Who can take part
- Small businesses with fewer than 20 full-time equivalent employees.
- Sole traders.
- Businesses in metropolitan and regional Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
- Businesses elsewhere through the partner network. Ask us if you are not sure.
A subsidised program of the Australian Government, delivered with Busy Business in Queensland and Western Australia and with Darwin Innovation Hub in the Northern Territory.
Common questions
How much does it cost?
One-on-one advice is available for a small fee. Workshops, webinars and tutorials are free. Contact us for the current fee.
Is it online or in person?
Both. One-on-one sessions, workshops and webinars run in person and online, depending on where you are.
What can we work on?
- Digitalising business activities
- Social media, search and digital marketing
- Websites and online commerce
- Software and business systems
- AI tools and process automation
I am not in Queensland, the Northern Territory or Western Australia. Can I still take part?
Possibly. The program also runs through the partner network. Send us a message and we will check.
When does registration open?
Registrations open by region. Register your interest and we will contact you when yours opens.
Register your interest in Digital Solutions
Tell us about your business and we will contact you when registrations open in your region.