Check out MTA Queensland’s Free Business Resources

MTA Queensland is continuously working to improve what we can provide for members and have now built a resource library in the MTA Queensland website which contains many useful business tools.

Designed specifically with our members’ needs in mind, the library of resources has templates and tools intended to guide you through all stages of your business including succession planning.

The resources include a marketing plan, social media plan, emergency management, financial ratios as well as advice for applying for grants and assistance.  

There is information relating to small business tools, family business resources, taxation, superannuation and cyber security, with additional content being added regularly.

Visit www.mtaq.com.au/Membership/Business-Resources

There are other resources available to MTA Queensland members which can only be accessed when logged in to the MTA Queensland website, including the MTA Queensland and Professional Circle logos, which can be used to promote your business and association with the industry’s peak body.

In addition, there are three key marketing messages (see pictures to the right) available for use on your website or social media, promoting your business’s ability to deliver service in line with the benchmark of industry standards and above all, showcasing your proof of professionalism.

Templates and Tools

• Business Plan
  Help to start your business, research your market, develop business goals and manage your finances.
• Marketing Plan
  Integrate your total marketing effort and gives you a targeted approach to developing your business’ products or services.
• Social Media Plan
  Understand the advantages and disadvantages of social media, and to help you decide which social media tools or websites are best suited to your business.
• Emergency Management
  Emergency management explained and why developing a plan can help you prepare, take action and recover from an emergency situation.
• Succession Plan
  Plan for the day when you leave your business. Planning for this time can provide a smooth transition and lowers the risk of disruption to your operations.
• Financial Ratios
  If you’re thinking of starting a business, these templates will help with your financial arrangements. Information and templates include start-up costing, cash flow statement, profit and loss statement, balance sheet and financial ratios - sales calculators, profit ratios, liquidity ratios, finance ratios and efficiency ratios.
• Digital Business Kits
  Tools and resources required to help businesses embrace the world of digital business.
• Grants and Assistance
  Free access to Australian, state and territory government grants and assistance information.