CITY OF MORETON BAY
Business Boost Tech Essentials Program
Eligible City of Moreton Bay businesses can gain access to Xero and Constant Contact FREE* for 6 months.
Boosting City of Moreton Bay small businesses
To drive success for small business, City of Moreton Bay is providing eligible businesses with access to essential finance and marketing tools. Apply now to gain access to Xero and Constant Contact FREE for 6 months. Available to the first 1,000 City of Moreton Bay businesses*.
What you’ll get
Successful businesses for the Business Boost Tech Essentials Program will receive the following inclusions:
Access to any Xero business plan free for 6 months.
Access to a Constant Contact Lite plan free for 6 months.
A Premium Design Service to create a custom branded email template for your business.
Invitations to marketing workshops, training and events exclusive to the program.
Onboarding and free local support.
Run your business, not your books, with Xero
Automate the everyday: Let Xero handle routine tasks like payroll, reconciling accounts, and chasing invoices.
Stress-free tax time: Xero tracks and categorises your expenses year-round, making returns simple and accurate.
Stay on top of cash flow: Use real-time insights and customisable reports to stay in control of your finances.
Attract new customers and keep them coming back
Save time with AI tools: Get an AI-powered marketing plan in minutes, with ready-to-send emails and social posts.
Attract new customers: Turn social media followers into customers with lead magnets and easily manage social content across platforms.
Build customer loyalty: Leverage automation to segment your lists and personalise email campaigns, fast.
"Businesses with visibility of their financial position are 80% less likely to become insolvent. This program is a game-changer for small business resilience.”
Dominique Lamb Former QLD Small Business Commissioner
"The Business Boost Tech Essentials Program is an excellent initiative of City of Moreton Bay and I encourage all small businesses to embrace the value of free access to vital finance and digital marketing tools like Xero and Constant Contact.”
Anne Nalder Founder and CEO of the Small Business Association of Australia
"Australian small businesses often struggle to make time for marketing and juggle tax obligations, cash flow, and profitability. By combining Xero with Constant Contact's digital marketing platform, SMBs have the essential tools needed to grow in today's competitive landscape."
Renee Chaplin VP - APAC, Constant Contact
Who can apply
To avoid disappointment, please check your eligibility before applying for this program provided by City of Moreton Bay. To be successful, you must:
Be a registered business in City of Moreton Bay.
Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN).
Be a new Xero customer.
Be a new Constant Contact customer.
Agree to sign-up for, and activate, the Xero and Constant Contact subscriptions.
What happens next
Apply: Complete the application form to kickstart your subscription invitations.
Activate your Constant Contact and Xero accounts: Complete the set-up for both subscriptions including providing a credit card (you won’t be charged anything for 6 months).
Book your onboarding session: To help you get started with your new tools, you’ll be invited to onboard with a Constant Contact and Xero team member.
Local businesses, big impact.
“Getting the business off the ground was exciting but I realised I need to build skills in two areas: understanding the numbers, and figuring out how to use social media and marketing in a way that’s authentic and effective. I'm super excited to be part of the Tech Essentials Program.”
Jules Wood Owner, Little Sleepover Co.
“Marketing tools will help us share the love of coffee with the community, and finance tools keep the brew flowing strong. Together, they fuel the growth of Mrs Coffee Licious, in her goals and dreams to serve the greater community!”
Shelley Poor Owner, Mrs Coffee Licious
Ready for a small business boost?
Don’t miss out, the program is available to the first 1,000 eligible City of Moreton Bay businesses only.
Apply nowFrequently asked questions
To qualify for the Business Boost Tech Essentials Program, you must:
Be a registered business in City of Moreton Bay.
Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN).
Be a new Xero customer.
Be a new Constant Contact customer.
Agree to sign-up for, and activate, the Xero and Constant Contact subscriptions.
No. However, your main business operations do need to be in City of Moreton Bay.
Applying is quick and easy, just complete the form, and you’ll be on your way in minutes.
If you have any questions, Constant Contact’s Brisbane-based team is here to assist. Give us a call on 1800 290 803 or reach out to us here.
Even if you don’t qualify for the program, you can get started with a free 30-day trial of Constant Contact’s digital marketing tools to grow your audience, connect with customers, and boost your engagement.
When you’re ready to upgrade, Moreton Bay businesses can unlock 40% off Constant Contact’s Lite plan for six months by using our offer code (MBAY40).
Adding a credit card now helps validate your account with us. Rest assured, you won’t be charged anything until the end of the free plan period - unless you cancel before your account rolls into a paid plan.
You can cancel at any time during the 6-month free program. If you choose not to cancel, the credit card you provided will be used to continue your subscriptions.
After six months, your subscriptions for both Constant Contact and Xero will automatically renew on a monthly basis. You will be billed separately by each company and renewal reminders will be sent prior to the end of the six-month free period.
If you don’t want to continue with your Constant Contact plan, just make sure to cancel before your free 6-month period ends as per the terms of service. You can do this easily by calling 1800 290 803, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm AEST.
To avoid being charged for your Xero service, cancel with 30 days notice before the free period ends as per the terms of service. To cancel your Xero account, you must log into your Xero account and navigate to the "Subscription and billing" section.
You’ll find everything outlined in our Terms & Conditions.
If you have any questions, Constant Contact’s friendly support team is here to help. You can reach out via phone (1800 290 803) or live chat during business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm AEST.
As a member of the program, you’ll receive personalised onboarding sessions from Constant Contact and Xero, along with access to group onboardings and monthly live training sessions with digital marketing experts.
Interested in learning more? Visit Constant Contact’s ANZ Community Hub for self-paced learning resources and to register for live training sessions.