Building Business Resilience Resources
Business support resources, guides, templates, checklists and recorded videos are available to view via the links below:
Business Resilience Program Resources
Business Canvas Resources
Setting Up Your Google Business Listing
Online Workshop Series
Build Better Business Online Workshop: What is disaster and risk in business?
Build Better Business Online Workshop: Getting and Keeping Customers
Build Better Business Online Workshop: Understanding and responding to risk
Build Better Business Online Workshop: Supporting You as a Business Owner
Building Business Resilience Program
Council delivered the Building Business Resilience Program in 2025 with funding support from Shell QGC. This free program was designed to strengthen the capability of local businesses by providing practical tools, confidence, and strategies to enhance resilience across the region.
Participants were supported through a blend of group learning sessions and individual business mentoring, providing practical insights relevant to the challenges faced by regional industries. Following the success of the program, a suite of legacy resources have been developed and are available for the community to access and utilise until 2028. These resources have been created to help Western Downs businesses continue building long‑term resilience, sustainability, and operational strength. The key topics in the resources include getting the right advice, your grant ready checklist, grant writing tips, website mastery and business risk and scenario planning.
We encourage you to download and make use of these materials to support your business planning, risk preparedness, and ongoing development.
Business Mentoring
100% of program participants from round one found the program ‘Excellent’ in their feedback!
Hear from businesses themselves:
“Thank you for the amazing support that you provide for small and new businesses like me. I learned so much.”
“Participating in the Building Business Resilience Program has been a big confidence boost for our operations in the Western Downs. The program offered practical tools, sharp insights, and real-world strategies tailored to the challenges we face in regional industries. It’s not just theory - it’s the confidence to action without hesitation. The mentors brought a refreshing, no-nonsense approach that helped strengthen our business foundations and identify new opportunities for sustainable growth. Highly recommended for any business looking to sharpen its edge and future-proof its operations.”
Business Roadshow
In August 2025, Council delivered business roadshows in Miles, Jandowae and Tara that provided foundational business tips and opportunities for local operators to connect and share ideas.
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The Program is being delivered by Western Downs Regional Council and supported by Shell Australia as part of their social investment.