Disaster support for business
Liz Gibbs • February 28, 2022

Disaster support for business

The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training would like to connect with business owners impacted by recent rainfall and flooding to identify what help they need during this challenging time. It is important to support to recover and get back on track quickly.
 
DESBT is conducting a Natural disaster business survey to help them understand the impact of rainfall and flooding on businesses in the South East Queensland area as well as Maryborough, the Fraser Coast and Toowoomba to determine the assistance business requires.
 
This survey will remain open as long as required to enable time for impacted businesses to respond.
 
If you have any questions, please contact communication@desbt.qld.gov.au
 

Small Business Disaster Hub


Visit the Small Business Disaster Hub to access a range of resources to help businesses respond and recover following a natural disaster.


For more information visit business.qld.gov.au or call 1300 654 687.


Seven Wastes eth

Eliminating Waste to Boost Profitability: The Seven Wastes Framework

By Liz Gibbs • July 24, 2025
One of the most effective ways to improve profitability is through the elimination of waste. But before you can eliminate it, you must first understand what it looks like and where it exists. Toyota, after years of refinement, identified the Seven Wastes—a foundational tool in lean thinking designed to help businesses
Time Boxing

Take Back Control of Your Diary with Timeboxing

By Liz Gibbs • July 17, 2025
Do you ever feel like your calendar is running your life, rather than the other way around? If you’re constantly playing the “too busy” card or letting others fill up your diary with meetings, it might be time to try a new approach: timeboxing.
Find your zebra

Are You Chasing Zebras or Pigs?

By Liz Gibbs • July 11, 2025
Ever wondered how to pinpoint the perfect customers for your business? It’s a question that stumps organisations big and small. But what if we told you that the answer lies in the animal kingdom? Enter the lion pride—a model that teaches us how to focus on high-value customers, or “zebras,” while avoiding low-value one
More Posts