Guest Speaker, Business superstar and organisational psychologist Amantha Imber is our special guest and will delight you with her insights into modern ways of working.

Amantha founded innovative behavioural science consultancy Inventium and her insights have rewritten the rule book on business productivity and focus.

A Thinkers50 Innovation award winner, Amantha's business tips have appeared in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur and Fast Company. To see her in action click here.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear Amantha's most impactful and proven strategies to transform your own work productivity.

Book now to reserve your place before they sell out.

Date: Friday 3 June 2022
Time: 7am - 9am
Where: Overnewton Castle, 51 Overnewton Road, Keilor
Cost: $25 per person

This is a seated event where you will enjoy a served hot plated breakfast. You will also have the opportunity to network with local like-minded business owners and operators.

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!

Ready for Growth uses tailored advisory services from expert growth facilitators to support businesses with high growth potential to access new markets and create jobs.

To find out if you are eligible and to submit your expression of interest, click here.

Is your social media content engaging?

Knowing what, when and how to communicate, is vital to your social media strategy.

In this free webinar you will learn how to:

be time effective when creating content
discover what makes great content
develop a content strategy and plan that works for you and your business
use the tools we provide to easily develop your three month content plan.

Register now!

Do you know your legal rights when trading online?

Our presenter, Tania White is an experienced commercial lawyer with real experience running a business. Tania will take the participants through:

privacy policies
website terms of use
protecting your intellectual property (IP)
SPAM Act compliance
Third payment gateways

Register now!

The Small Business Ventilation Program is now open to help businesses create a COVIDSafe workplace.

Eligible businesses can apply for funding to invest in equipment, undertake works or engage professional services to improve ventilation in areas of the workplace that are accessible to customers.

Applications close 25 June 2022, or until funds are exhausted.

For more information click here.

Let Victoria Police know your views about safety, engagement preferences, and experiences of police in Brimbank.

Take the Survey

Business Brilliance to Resilience brings together business owners, founders and entrepreneurs to discover emerging digital opportunities and how to profit from them.

This event is part of a showcase series delivered statewide throughout April and May.

For more information and to register click here.

Learn new skills to build your business:

April
21st - Goods and Services Tax (GST) Introduction - register here
28th -Using your business money and assets - register here
28th - Creating great content for Social Media - register here

May
4th - Legal Essentials for Start-ups and Small Business - register here
19th - Bullet Proof Your Brand - 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

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

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
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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