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Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week CSIRO coordinated program for small to medium enterprises pursuing research and development (R&D) opportunities.

Participants will examine technical and business innovation challenges, identify relevant R&D opportunities and develop actionable business and funding plans.

For more information, click here.

Applications are now open for the State Government’s Made in Victoria – Industry Research and Development (R&D) Infrastructure Fund.

The fund provides matched grant funding of between $250,000 and $2 million to invest in R&D infrastructure in new energy, health technology, food manufacturing, defence and aerospace or advanced technology sectors.

Find out if you are eligible by clicking here.


The ATO small business Tax Time Toolkit 2023 includes links to up-to-date useful information, tools, calculators, learning resources and services to ensure your business tax return is on track.

Download Tax Toolkit

Understanding how to manage your business cash flow is essential to ensure there is always enough to pay your expenses, debts and yourself.

For more free information on how to manage your cashflow, click here.

Creating your Digital Marketing and Action Plan

Understand your customer's digital behaviour and how to select the right channels, content, and tactics to attract them to your business.

Create your digital marketing and action plan at this interactive workshop.

Date: Wednesday 26 July, 6-8pm - Register Here.

 

How to build an online community for your business

Find out how, when and why an online community can be a powerful marketing tool for your small business and discover what’s needed to build one at this interactive workshop. 

Date: Wednesday 9 August, 6-8pm - Register Here.


A registration fee of $20 is applicable for all workshops.



Join us on Tuesday 8 August at Quest Watergardens for a free fun-filled morning of networking, where you can:

  • Pitch your business in our 20 second lightning pitch
  • Connect and network with other business owners
  • Discover businesses you didn’t know existed in your own backyard!

Time Lord, Les Watson will welcome and introduce local small businesses old and new. New members welcome!

Light refreshments will be served and places are limited - so book NOW!

Register here!

All food business in Victoria are required to register or notify their local council under the Food Act 1984.

Temporary or mobile trading from food trucks, stalls, marquees and vending machines are now required to register via FoodTrader at the link below.

FoodTrader is the new statewide registration database that replaces Streatrader.   

Once registered, a Council Environmental Health Officer will contact you to arrange an inspection.

Register your Food Business



Learn new skills to build your business: 

Small Business Victoria
A series of free interactive webinars and courses to improve business success. For further information click here  

Digital Solutions – 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






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