| Have Your Say Brimbank's Draft 2022-23 Budget |
Councilâs Annual budget, which shapes Brimbankâs finances, programs and service delivery for the coming financial year, is out for public comment. Highlights include funding for: improving parks, roads and sporting facilitiesimplementing the Brimbank Climate Emergency Planmental health and wellbeing initiatives, andbusiness support initiatives that promote economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.For more information, watch this video with Mayor Cr Jasmine Nguyen, by clicking here. |
| Free Bullet Proof Your Brand Webinar | Imagine how devastating it would be to lose your Facebook page, Youtube account or Google page - Urghhh!
It happens more than you think, so you need to bullet proof your brand. Successful small business marketing expert, Ailsa Page, will share 10 things you can do right now to keep control of your social media and your brand at this free webinar. Thursday 19 May 2022
6 - 8pm
Register here |
| Free Crowdfunding Webinar | Is Crowd Sourced Funding the right option for your startup? LUNAâs Senior Startup Lawyer, Katie Higgins, heads up a stellar panel of experts as they discuss: Australia's crowd sourced funding landscape What makes a successful funding campaignHow to know if crowd sourced funding is right for you. Joining Katie in the conversation are Claire Brown, Head of Projects at Birchal, one of Australia's leading crowd sourced funding platforms, and entrepreneur Josh Howard, Founder & CEO of viral sustainable soap brand, Single Use Ain't Sexy. For more information and to register for this free event, click here. |
| Free Small Business Bus - St Albans | The State Governmentâs Small Business Bus will visit St Albans IGA (16-18 East Esplanade) on 10 May between 10am-4pm.
A business adviser is available to help you identify a clear direction for your business, discuss key issues and priorities, and develop a business action plan to achieve your goals.
Book your free session time here.
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| CUL-TI-VATE Program |
Looking to grow your business idea?
Then CUL-TI-VATE is for you! Designed for entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and small business owners, the program runs each Tuesday over six weeks in a fast-paced mode that mirrors the speed needed to succeed in the real world.
So if you are looking to commercialise your business idea and can commit to the full program from 7 June 2022, Apply Now! |
| Free Business Skill Builders |
Learn new skills to build your business:
May
9th - Claiming small business tax deductions - Register here
18th - Digital Options for Small Business - Register here
19th - Bullet Proof Your Brand - register here
26th - Visual Merchandising Workshop - register here
June
2nd - Using MailChimp for Online Marketing - register here
9th - Legal Requirements for Online Trading - register here
16th - Practical 8 step digital marketing plan - register here
19th - Bullet Proof Your Brand - register here
22nd- Legal Essentials for Start-ups and Small Business - register here
26th - Visual Merchandising Workshop - 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 |
| Business Mentoring and Mental Health Wellbeing |
The Business Recovery and Resilience Mentoring Program
Receive up to four two-hour mentoring sessions with an experienced professional who will help you make informed decisions about your business. Book here
Mindarma Mindfulness Online Learning App
The State Government is offering free access to an app to support the mental health and wellbeing of small business owners and employees. Click here The Partners in Wellbeing Helpline
Access free one-on-one support from experts who understand what you are going through. Call 1300 375 330 from Monday to Friday 9amâ10pm or Saturday to Sunday 9amâ5pm. For a mentor or to receive translated information. Book here Business Victoria Virtual Mentor Session
A business expert will help you identify a clear direction for your business, discuss key issues and priorities, and develop a business action plan to achieve your goals, all for free. Available Monday to Friday. Book here |
| 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 hereBook your free vaccine appointment, click hereWhere to get tested, click hereVaccination Status Register (workers), click here Financial Support for Businesses, click hereTranslated information about COVID-19, click here In-language updates can be found hereHealth and Wellbeing, click here Coronavirus.gov.au, click hereBusiness Victoria, click hereDepartment of Health and Human Services, click here |
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