The State Government has removed COVID-related density limits on patrons at hospitality and entertainment venues.

QR code check-in and vaccination checks remain in place for customers in âvaccinated economyâ business settings such as hospitality and entertainment venues.

QR code check-in requirements will no longer be in place at retail venues, schools (including childcare and early childhood) or for employees at many workplaces.

To find out how the changes affect your business click here.

Hiring staff helps your business grow, do more and brings fresh ideas and skills.

However, before you employ someone, be clear on:

the tasks you need the employee to do
the skills and qualifications they need to have
how long and how often you will need them for (e.g. full time or part time, a permanent or temporary position)
your responsibilities as an employer.

See if your business is ready to hire by using this free Hiring Employees Checklist.

Jobs Victoria provides an efficient and cost-effective service to help your business find and keep staff.

So to gain access to job-ready employees and support your local community click here.

Friday 4 March, 9.30 - 10.30am

We're kicking off our first Meetup for 2022 with a bang!

The Brimbank.Localised free meetups are a great way to connect with other local businesses and introduce yourself; you can share what you do and what your business is all about - and all from the comfort of your home or workplace.

So come along to hear from Ailsa Page - professional marketer, marketing consultant, workshop presenter, renowned keynote speaker and author of three books on small business marketing. Ailsa will give you some cost effective strategies and tips that you can use to better market your own business.

Register now!

Book your free voucher for one-on-one expert business mentoring via video or telephone with one of our specialist partners.

SBMS mentoring sessions provide operational support and identify resources to help your business grow. They can provide advice in languages other than English.

ION Group provides a strategic âwhole of businessâ approach to review your situation, and help you prepare adaptation strategies for re-opening, reinventing and rebuilding your business.

For more information and a discussion about your mentoring needs, contact the Economic Development Team ecodev@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Learn new skills to build your business:

February
22nd - How to Build a Professional Website - register here
24th - Social Media Marketing 101 - register here
28th - Google Analytics for Business Performance - register here
28th - Starting a Small Business (ATO) - register here

March
2nd - Introduction to business records (ATO) - register here
3rd - Budgeting for Commitments (ATO) - register here
8th - Digital Marketing Essentials - register here
17th - Engage Real Followers with Instagram - register here
21st - Goods and Services Tax Introduction (ATO) - register here
22nd - Enhance your Digital Presence - register here
24th - eCommerce: How to set up an online store - register here

April
6th - Legal Essentials for Start-ups and Small Business - register here
28th - Creating great content for Social Media - 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

Make sure youâre adhering to the current COVID restrictions

All businesses must have an active, up-to-date COVIDSafe Plan.
QR code check-in only apply to venues required to show your vaccination status, including entertainment, hospitality, adult/higher education, hairdressers, community premises, physical recreation and nightclub. Use the free Victorian Government QR Code Service â¯to check in customers, workers and all other visitors.
Download and display signage to remind people of the need to check in, and other safety measures.
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
Case location and outbreaks, 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
Victorian Government QR Code Service, click here
Translated information on how to use QR codes here
In-language updates can be found 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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