GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANTS
The grants are funded under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, a joint initiative between the federal government and the affected states.
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Grants of up to $50,000 are available.
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The rules for the grants vary depending where your small business is located.
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You will need evidence of damage such as photos or direct impact such as invoices.
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You must continue operating your small business in the same area.
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You can get help from us to apply by calling 1800 413 828
For the most up to date information on small business support visit sbdh.org.au
BEWARE OF TRAPS
SCAMS
Some people take advantage of natural disasters and new and old scams may become more common.
CHEAP REPAIRS
There are people who appear soon after any natural disaster offering to fix things quickly and cheaply. But be very careful as there can be lots of problems.
CLAIMS MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
These businesses promise to help you deal with the insurance company so that you can get paid. But they will take a (large) fee to do this and it is something you can do yourself.
HIGH COST BUSINESS LOANS
It can be tempting to seek funds from lenders who promise to provide money quickly when your income has dropped substantially or you temporarily have no income. However, things can go horribly wrong very quickly.
PRE-INSOLVENCY ADVISERS
If your small business is in financial difficulty, be very wary of anyone cold-calling you bearing promises of financial salvation.