The Victorian Government Scheme where customers can claim 25% cashback when they spend $40 or more on local dining and entertainment, has resumed.

Download the Dining stakeholder pack

Download the Entertainment stakeholder pack

Customers will need to upload their tax invoice/proof of purchase onto the Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program website in order to claim the cash rebate.

Visit Business Victoria to see if your customers are eligible to claim 25% cashback on purchases from your business.

The preferred contractor for one of Melbourne Airport Railâs main works packages is a consortium of John Holland, CPB Contractors, KBR, Inc. and AECOM.

They will build a rail flyover across the Sunshine/Albion junction and upgrade Sunshine Station.

For information on the project click here.

For information on State Government Tenders click here.

Victorian Government COVID-19 business grant program payments have been declared non-assessable, non-exempt (NANE) income by the ATO and therefore exempt from tax.

NANE Payments or income means your business is not required to pay tax on the funds and you don't need to declare it your business tax return.

To see the full list of NANE categorised payments, click here.

Brimbank Business Link Meetup recently held it's first face-to-face networking event at iHarvest for several years with a fun-filled morning hosted by Time Lord, Les Watson.

Those in attendance connected with other like-minded local businesses and learnt about the benefits of attending the Meetups.

But don't take our word for it, listen to what participant Androulla Saakas from EmpowerBeyond had to say about it - Watch here!

Don't miss the next meet up on 27 October 2022 - Register Here!

Join us for the Brimbank Women in Business Lunch. Network with like-minded businesses at the Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre, and hear from renowned Consumer Futurist, Amanda Stevens.

Former Young Australian of the Year, and author of five books on sales and marketing, Amanda understands WHY PEOPLE BUY and how businesses can grow by better understanding their customers.

Don't miss out! Book your tickets and join us on 14 October 2022.

Register Here!

If putting a price on your products and services keeps you awake at night then come along to this interactive workshop where Marketing Expert Ailsa Page from AP Marketing Works explains in an easy to understand way the principles of pricing, what works and what doesnât.

Register Here!

The State Government mandated ban on the sale or supply of single-use plastics comes into effect on 1 February 2023. The ban includes single-use plastic straws, cutlery, plates, drink-stirrers, cotton bud sticks, and expanded polystyrene food and drink containers. This ban includes degradable, biodegradable and compostable plastic. Start preparing now for the ban by running down your existing single-use plastic stock and ask your supplier about reusable or sustainable alternatives.

For more information click here.

Sustainability Victoria will be holding a free Reuse Solutions for Cafes Masterclass on Tuesday 4 October - Register here.

The six largest economies in South East Asia, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam, are expected to grow in 2021, presenting great opportunities for Australian exporters.

Download this Export eBook for more information on exporting to South East Asia or contact Council's Senior Economic Development Officer, Philip Phan on 9249 4750 or email philipp@brimbank.vic.gov.au.

Learn new skills to build your business:

October
5th - The Price is Right, or is it? - Register here
20th - Tender Processes with Business Planning- Register here

Upskill My Business
Develop your business skills and strengthen your business - for further information click here

Small Business Victoria
A series of free interactive webinars to improve business success - for further information click here

Digital Solutions â Australian Small Business Advisory Services - Make the most of digital tools and get advice specific to your business needs. For further information click here

ATO: Support for Small Business Webinar
A series of free interactive online webinars where you can ask experienced tax specialists questions - register here

Headway provides a range of free services for small business including business advice, financial counselling, and mental health and wellbeing support.

Get your free advice at business.vic.gov.au/Headway

Watch a 30 second video about the Headway initiative here.

Make sure youâre adhering to the current COVID restrictions

All businesses must have an active, up-to-date COVIDSafe Plan.
Visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au for more information or call Business Victoria on 13 22 15. If you need an interpreter, call the coronavirus hotline 1800 675 398 and press 0.

Other COVID Links

Current Restrictions for Melbourne, click here
Book your free vaccine appointment, click here
Where to get tested, click here
Vaccination Status Register (workers), click here
Financial Support for Businesses, click here
Translated information about COVID-19, click here
In-language updates can be found here
Partners in Wellbeing, click here
Health and Wellbeing, click here
Coronavirus.gov.au, click here
Business Victoria, click here
Department of Health and Human Services, click here

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