| Jobs Victoria Fund Closes this Week | Applications for the popular wage
subsidies provided by the State Government's Jobs Victoria Fund close on 11
August 2022. Check if your business is eligible
for an employment subsidy of up to $20,000 before applications close by
clicking here. Contact the Jobs Victoria Hotline on
1300 208 575 or info@jobs.vic.gov.au for further
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| Brimbank Business Link Meetup | We're putting the band back together!
Time Lord, Les Watson, is back to host our next on-line meetup of local Brimbank Businesses.
Join us 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!
New and returning guests most welcome.Register Now! |
| Starting Your Small Business - Webinar | Get your business idea off the ground at this free planning workshop packed with vital start-up tips, tools and expert guidance to give your business the best chance of success. Register Now! |
| SEO: How to Rank your Website in Google Webinar | Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) increases your websiteâs visibility on search engines like Google.
How you set up the technical side of your website and use keywords in your content make a huge difference to how easy it is for customers to find you online. In this free webinar you will learn how Search engines work, keyword research, content writing and tracking performance. Register Now!
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| Partners in Wellbeing | The free Partners in Wellbeing Helpline provides
confidential support for small business owners and their employees. Trained wellbeing coaches, financial counsellors
or business advisers are available and are waiting to help you. For a free, confidential one-on-one consultation,
click here. |
| VTIC Digital BizKeeper 202 - Applications Open | Applications for the VTIC Digital BizKeeper 202 are now open to give tourism and hospitality businesses the skills to turbocharge their online marketing. The six-week course will cover: - automating your live chat
- email segmentation
- marketing automation
- targeted Facebook advertising and
- creating your marketing calendar
The program starts in September and is free to successful applicants. Apply Now! |
| Sustainable Packaging SMART Project Grants | The Federal Governmentâs Entrepreneurs' Programme, provides up to $20,000 to implement sustainable packaging in your business via the Sustainable Packaging SMART Project. So if you have a lower environmental impact packaging concept compared to existing packaging and your turnover exceeds $1.5 million pa. register your interest here. |
| Free Business Skill Builders | 
Learn new skills to build your business:
August
10th - Growing your Business with LinkedIn/TikTok - register here
23rd - Streamline Your Digital Touchpoints - register here
24th - SEO: Learn how to Rank your Business in Google - register here
26th - Boost Business with Facebook Advertising - register here
30th - Design like a Pro with Canva - register here
31st - TikTok Advertising for 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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| 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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