Growing a Small Business
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From marketing your small business on a budget to streamlining your small business finances our business banking experts share their tips to support your business growth.
How to grow your small business
Business growth is the holy grail of success for many small business owners. However, unless you plan carefully and establish realistic business goals, the expansion of your SME business could turn into a runaway train putting your business at risk of incurring expenses that outweigh the returns.
Why building relationships with other small business owners is good business
If the impact of COVID-19 on small business owners and communities across Australia taught us anything, it’s the reminder of just how important it is to help each other
How to market your small business on a budget
When you are running a small business, money can be tight – even when you are out of the start-up business phase. However, marketing doesn't have to cost the earth with these low cost marketing tips.
Seven steps to help streamline your small business finances
When you are trying to grow your small business, finding ways to streamline your finances can be the difference between achieving your business goals or not.
From start up to success story – three things you need to do to grow your small business
Talk to any successful small business owner about how to start a small business, and they will tell you it takes time, planning, commitment and a lot of help and support from others along the way.
Creating a workplace culture to help your small business grow
It’s no secret that hiring the right people is a big challenge for small business owners. However, recent statistics show that employee turnover and staff retention rates have been falling dramatically in recent years and are an even bigger problem within the small business sector.
Meet Franziska Iseli
Franziska Iseli is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Basic Bananas, The Business Hood, The Data People and Oceanlovers. A renowned marketing and brand strategist, adventurer, author and speaker, she shares her experience and advice for other women in business.
Meet Karen Carter
As Head of Commercial Broker, BOQ Business and BOQ Specialist, Karen fosters our relationship model proposition that allows brokers and their clients to have two points of contact – the Business Development Manager and Relationship Manager.
Are you ready for BOQ to back your business?
From intensive horticulture and poultry, to beef and broad acre cropping, our team is on hand to start the conversation and bring financial solutions to your farm.
A full suite of business banking solutions for growing businesses{yellow-border}
Small business bank accounts
Everyday Business Account
Unlimited withdrawals & deposits
Our business bank account. Manage your transactions with ease - all for a flat monthly fee.4
- Free branch, ATM and cheque deposits
- Free Direct Debits and Direct Credits
- Easy account access through ATM/EFTPOS, Internet and Mobile Banking
Business WebSavings Account
A business savings account with competitive interest, plus the freedom to move your money when you need to.
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- Earn additional interest for 4 months as an introductory offer for new customers14
- No monthly account fees4
International and Domestic Trade
Maximise your import and export potential
From traditional trade products to tailored finance solutions, BOQ offers a range of trade finance solutions for your import and export business.
- Manage payment and foreign exchange risk
- Finance imports and exports
- Establish a foreign currency account
Small business loans and finance for update your business
Business Term Loan
Tailored business financing, designed to expand your business.
Flexible repayment options to suit your cash flow needs:
- Loan-to-Value Ratio up to 90%*
- Loan terms up to 30 years*
- Redraw capability on variable interest rate loans (for amounts paid in addition to minimum loan repayments). Learn more
Equipment and Vehicle Finance
Finance your equipment without tying up your cashflow
Whether you want to lease your equipment, salary package your vehicle or you're looking for a short-term finance solution to grow your business, we can help with a full suite of funding options.
- Spread your repayments over the life of the equipment
- No capital outlay
- Structure repayments to suit your cash flow
Flexible cash flow options to help you succeed
Business Overdraft
Manage your cashflow and cover expenses
You can't always predict when an unexpected expense will arise, or when you need to cover shortages in your cash flow. Our Business Overdraft gives you access to a minimum of $10,000, up to an approved limit.
- Attach to your BOQ Business Transaction Account for access when you need it
- Interest only charged on funds utilised
- Access your overdraft via EFTPOS, online banking, direct debit, in branch or via cheque
Bank Guarantee
Guarantee payment without having to supply an upfront deposit or bond
Bank Guarantees enable you to grow your business by providing your suppliers, landlord, or government authorities with the security of guaranteed payment.
- Flexible security options
- Faster turnaround (5-8 business days) with our Express Bank Guarantee Facility (up to $100,000 customer limit and 100% cash security)
- Earn interest on cash security at standard Term Deposit rates
Merchant and payment solutions to get you started
Merchant Solutions
Accept payments from your customer almost anywhere, anytime.
Receiving payment from customers made easy.
Ecommerce, Countertop, Mobile & Integrated EFTPOS Terminals.
- Online
- In store
- On the Go
Payment Solutions and Billing
Solutions for customer payments and the processing of large amounts of transactions.
Process your payments quickly and easily
- BPAY Billing for easy collection
- Direct Debit Facilities to get paid automatically
- Direct Credit Facilities to assist with salary payments or large quantities
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Important Information
Credit provided by Bank of Queensland Limited ABN 32 009 656 740 AFSL and Australian Credit Licence no. 244616 (BOQ). Conditions, criteria and fees apply. BOQ's standard credit assessment criteria apply. This website contains general advice, which has been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of any advice before acting on it. You should obtain and read the relevant T&Cs and Guide to Fees and Charges that apply to this product before making any decision about whether to acquire or continue to hold it, available at your local BOQ branch or at boq.com.au.
Acceptance of any application for credit is always at BOQ's lending discretion.
Information current as at 29 August 2025.
14Rate includes additional interest rate of 2.85% p.a. which will be paid for 4 months from account opening date - to any new business customers who open a Business WebSavings Account on or from 5 December 2023. Additional interest only applies to account balances of $10,000 or more and is not available to existing customers whether or not they hold a Business WebSavings Account. After 4 months from the account opening date, the interest rate will revert to the standard Business WebSavings Account variable interest rate. Balances greater than $5,000,000 held in the same name are subject to approval. This offer can be amended and/or withdrawn by BOQ at any time without notice.
15A Bonus Interest variable rate will only be paid if Bonus Criteria are met in the previous month. Bonus Criteria will be met where both the following conditions are met:
- a minimum of $5,000 is credited to the linked Everyday Business Account in the prior calendar month. This excludes amounts transferred from another one of your BOQ Accounts including any Account you may be linked to as an Authorised User or joint Account holder;
AND
- at least 5 direct debit transactions, ATM withdrawals or purchases of goods or services from a Merchant are made in the prior calendar month by using your eftpos Card or BOQ Visa Debit Card associated with your linked Everyday Business Account. This does not include cheques written or deposited, branch cash withdrawals, transfers or payments to any BOQ account or to a non-BOQ account via Internet Banking, in branch or at ATMs, transfer of funds to accounts held at an overseas bank, BPAY payments and pending Visa Debit Card transactions.
Transactions that are not settled (are pending) do not count towards the Bonus Criteria. If a transaction is made but settles in the following calendar month then the transaction will be counted in the following calendar month.
The variable Base Rate applies to balances over $500,000. The variable Base Rate always applies in the first month after opening an account. In the first month, Bonus Criteria on the transaction account is measured from the time the Business Performance Saver Account is opened, not the full calendar month even if the transaction account was already existing. Interest is calculated on a stepped basis and paid monthly on the first day of the following month. If Bonus Criteria conditions are not met the variable Base Rate only will apply.
The Business Performance Saver cannot be opened as a Controlled Money Account, Solicitors Investment Trust Account or Real Estate/Agents Investment Trust Account. Business Performance Saver Accounts are limited to one per entity.