Glenn Ayrton: Running a business is tough – getting help shouldn't be!
Description
(00:00 ) Introduction
(00:38 ) Gold Coast as a Small Business Capital
(02:04 ) Post-Covid Business Shifts
(05:38 ) Current SME Challenges
(09:39 ) Role of Business Concierge
(14:53 ) Emerging Trends Impacting SMEs
(16:48 ) How Concierge Services Bridge the Gap
(20:34 ) Most Requested Business Support
(22:34 ) Tips for Small Business Owners
(24:41 ) Business Success Stories
(32:22 ) Final Piece of Advice
(33:02 ) Closing Comments
Running a small or medium-sized business in today’s economy is no easy feat. The rules of the game have shifted, and consumer expectations continue to evolve. The good news? A wealth of free government services and resources are available to help your business adapt, grow and succeed.
In this week’s episode, we chat with Glenn Ayrton, Business Concierge for the South-East Region, from the Queensland Department of Customer Services, Open Data, and Small and Family Business. With his expertise and insider knowledge, Glenn helps connect SMEs with tailored support — from mentoring and business planning to grants, financial counselling, marketing, website development, social media, workforce planning, and wellbeing programs.
Tune in to discover how you can access this invaluable help and set your business up for long-term success — all just a phone call away.
About Glenn
Glenn Ayrton is the Business Concierge representative for the South-East Region of Queensland with the Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business. Glenn provides a range of support services to small businesses including grant funding information, access to business mentoring, financial and wellness coaching plus access to a range of free online resources.
Links
Business Queensland — Grant information and business resources for small business
Mentoring for Growth program — Free mentoring
Queensland Small Business Commissioner — Assistance for tenancies/leased business premises
Contact Glenn on 0478 405 423 or SEConcierge@desbt.qld.gov.au
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