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Better business practices

This section of the website provides tips and resources to help with the day-to-day operation of sport and recreation organisations. It also has a range of information to assist with the ongoing development of the industry.

  • Checklist for clubs

    There are many things parents and carers look for and consider when choosing a local sport and recreation club for their children. Is the club suitable? Is the club and its facilities safe? Does the club provide good service?

  • Business planning

    Sport in Queensland is organised largely through the efforts of enthusiastic and dedicated people like you.

  • Fundraising

    In most sport and recreation organisations, it is likely that fundraising plays a pretty major role.

  • GST

    Want to know how the GST works? Want to know what an Australian Business Number is? Want to know if you should register for GST?

  • Marketing

    To be a successful marketer doesn't mean spending thousands of dollars on glossy brochures, corporate videos and fancy letterhead. Here are a few tips to help you better market your organisation without going broke in the process.

  • Risk management

    Providing a safe environment for sport and recreational pursuits is a major challenge for many local governments and sport and recreation organisations.