| 2023-24 Federal Budget |
Find out what is in the 2023-24 Federal Budget for your business.
For more information, click here. |
| Don't miss out - get your tickets now! | Friday 9 June, 7-9am
Join us at Mt Derrimut Golf and Community Club, for an inspirational and thought-provoking morning of networking with special guest speaker, Jon Dee, a leading expert on business innovation, sustainability and co-founder of Planet Ark. Jon is an award-winning social entrepreneur, broadcaster and campaigner. On Sky News Business channel, Jon researched, wrote and presented 115 episodes of Smart Money - a weekly program where he showed businesses how to become more innovative, efficient and sustainable. Bookings are essential and seats are limited. So be quick and Register Here! |
| Switch and Save Money and the Planet | Businesses with less than 50 employees can apply for a solar rebate of up to $3,500 plus an interest-free loan under the State Government's Solar for Business Program. For more information, click here. |
| Manufacturing Industry Development Fund | If you are working in manufacturing and passionate about innovation, Manufacturing Skills Australia is offering support payments to assist and support workers in specific industry sectors. Applicants can apply for between $1,000 and $10,000 to develop their skills and knowledge through research, education and/or training. To find out if you are eligible, click here. |
| New Location - Brimbank Business Link Meetup | 
Join us on Wednesday 14 June at the brand new 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 didnât 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! |
| Free Business Workshops | Grow your Business with TikTok and LinkedIn Learn about the business opportunities on Linkedin, TikTok and other social media platforms. Date: Wednesday 24 May
6-8pm - Register Here.
Visual Merchandising Workshop This workshop will showcase local and global examples of best practice retail design and visual merchandising techniques. Topics include brand identity, shopfront presentation, window displays, instore merchandising and creating captivating shopping experiences. Date: Wednesday 31 May, 7-8.30am - Register Here. |
| Free Business Skill Builders | 
Learn new skills to build your business:
May
18th - Cyber Security - Register here
24th - Grow your business with TikTok and LinkedIn - Register here
25th - Starting your Small Business - Register here
30th - Strengthening Business Practices - Register here
June
1st - Taking your Business online - Register here
7th - SEO: How to rank your website in Google - Register here
21st - How to protect your business interests - Register 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 - Small Business Wellbeing | 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.
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| Powerful Business Resources | |
| COVID Business Requirements and Links | 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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