Business opportunities

Do you own an established online or home-based business and want to take things to the next level? Or do you own a ground-level shop in need of a tenant? A pop-up shop is a win-win as it helps a business to grow and shows how a vacant shop can be used effectively.  

Council supported owners and tenants of retail shopfronts by offering Suburban Shopfront Improvement Grants for works to improve the façade of shops, reinvigorating the street appeal of local business areas. Previous recipients can find information on acquittal requirements.  

Find out how to sell your product to Council, Council’s tender process and current opportunities. You can also sign up for tender alerts and submit a tender online.

Council’s international business programs aim to improve the economic benefits and opportunities for Brisbane-based businesses. Find out about opportunities to expand to international markets in Council’s Sister Cities.

Council supports the installation of bud lighting (or fairy lights) in street trees in business areas across the city to create attractive night-time streetscapes.

Discover why so many forward-thinking companies choose Brisbane for investment. Explore inner city and local business area opportunities.

Council has committed to supporting the development of new and emerging social enterprises with the Social Enterprise program.

Access Council’s open data sets and detailed statistical information for Brisbane including people who live in an area, the workers and business.  

Brisbane Marketing has information on Brisbane’s competitive advantage and can provide market entry and expansion assistance.

Council buses are available for advertising your business or services. This is managed for Council by APN Outdoor.