Top 8 tips for Brisbane businesses for 2025-26
Make your mark in Australia's most small business-friendly city with these 8 top tips for the 2025-26 financial year.
The end of financial year is a great opportunity to get your business ready for the cycle ahead – and we have you covered!
Whether you want to expand your customer base, cut costs or prepare for challenges, our tips can help you get ready for 2025–26. Take advantage of Council resources to stand out in Australia's most small business-friendly city.
1. Make your business more sustainable
Reducing your environmental impact can also lower your costs. This includes saving on power and water bills. It can also attract customers who value the environment.
Get tips on energy-efficient lighting and waste management to improve sustainability and reduce operational costs.
2. Access more customers
Grow your business 4-fold by making your business more accessible to customers with our Better access, More Customers guide.
The guide can help you identify ways to remove physical and social obstacles for your customers. It provides practical and low-cost ways for customers to:
- find your business
- access your products and/or services
- ask for assistance
- feel like they belong.
3. Keep your business secure with severe weather alerts
Stay informed about severe weather near your home or business to keep moving forward, even during tough times.
Sign up for our Brisbane Severe Weather Alert Service and get free warnings about severe weather like floods and cyclones. This way, you can protect your family and workplace.
4. Boost your efficiency with AI
Using AI in your business can streamline tasks and help you save time and focus on other areas to draw in more customers.
Small tweaks in how you use AI can save time, reduce admin and improve your customer experience – helping your business run smarter, not harder.
5. Upskill at a Brisbane business hub
Access free workshops, events and mentoring at our Brisbane business hubs – whether you're in the CBD or closer to Nundah.
Book a workspace, learn about business, build connections and grow your skills without spending a cent.
6. Stay informed with the Business in Brisbane Facebook group
The Business in Brisbane Facebook group connects you with hundreds of local business owners and operators. The group is a great place to ask questions, share ideas and stay in the loop on local business news exists.
Joining gives you instant to direct updates from us on upcoming events, opportunities and changes that affect your business.
7. Explore international growth opportunities
Council supports local businesses through global partnerships, Sister City connections, and trade missions to help businesses explore new markets.
If you're ready to grow or looking toward future growth opportunities, we can help. We can connect you with programs and people who can take Brisbane businesses global.
Learn about international opportunities.
8. Help for community groups and not-for-profits
Community groups and non-profits can lease Council land and facilities for meetings, workshops or events.
If your business needs space for training, service delivery or activities, this may be an affordable and flexible option.
Learn about facility leases for community organisations.