| Winning Government Grants and Tenders Workshop | Gain the confidence to bid for government contracts at this free workshop that provides you with practical tips and simple strategies on how to respond to government tenders, requests for quotes and grants opportunity. The topics covered include: - how government purchases goods and services
- how to engage with government
- how to market your unique capabilities to government
- how to maximise your opportunities for success.
Register here! |
| Brimbank Council Tenders | Council regularly invites businesses to supply us with a wide range of goods and services from orange juice to road construction and everything in between. If you are interested in bidding for Council business, register as a supplier with Councilâs eProcure to receive a list of upcoming tender and quotation opportunities direct to your inbox. Registration is free, for information click here. |
| Brimbank Business Link Meetup | 
Join us in person this Thursday 27 October 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.
Light refreshments will be served and places are limited - so book NOW! Register here! |
| iHarvest Meetup | If youâre a start-up, entrepreneur or have a business idea, iHarvest's meetups are a great way to test ideas, solve challenges, evaluate opportunities and build networks. This month's free meeting focuses on problem solving, so come and share your most challenging issues and see if the expert facilitators from Nowdoit can help you with a plan to resolve it. Register here! |
| Small Business Immediate Flood Relief Program | If your business in Brimbank has been significantly damaged by this monthâs Victorian flood events, it may be eligible for a one-off grant of $5000 under the State Governmentâs Small Business Immediate Flood Relief Program. To see if your business is eligible click here. |
| Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant Program | The Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant Program helps manufacturers participate in global supply chains for renewable energy and low carbon components. Eligible businesses can access these competitive grants through two streams: Business Growth Stream
Business Readiness Stream To find out if your business is eligible, click here. |
| Brimbank Business Breakfast | SAVE THE DATE! Join us for hot breakfast while listening to an inspirational speaker and networking with local like-minded business owners and operators. Date: Friday 2 December Time: 7am - 9am Where: Mt Derrimut Golf and Community Club Cost: $25 |
| Workability Webinar: Inclusive Recruitment | This free webinar highlights best practices and programs to support businesses to include people with disability.
For more information click here.
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| Brimbank Business Numbers Booming | The number of businesses registered
in Brimbank grew by a staggering 29% since the pandemic started. With more than 25,000 businesses
now in Brimbank and unprecedented investment and infrastructure projects
planned, the Business opportunities in Brimbank are endless. To learn more about key
infrastructure projects coming to Brimbank, check our Brimbank Investment Prospectus 2021 and the Sunshine Priority Precinct Vision 2050, and call our
Investment Attraction and Facilitation Officer, Philip Phan on the investment
hotline (ph: 9249 4750). For interpreter services
click here. THINK SUCCESS. INVEST IN BRIMBANK.
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| Free Business Skill Builders | 
Learn new skills to build your business:
October
25th - iHarvest Meetup - Register here
25th - Cashflow for Small Business - Register here
27th - Brimbank Business Link Meetup - Register here
31st - Running a Home-Based Business (ATO) - Register here
November
16th - Rock your Marketing on a Shoe String - Register here
30th - Legal Essentials for Startups and Small Business - 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 - 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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