| Last Chance - Closes this Sunday! | 
The IGNITE Food Passion Program is specifically designed for food entrepreneurs looking to build on their idea and grow their business. Delivered by The Business of Food, the program will give you the know how to take your food business venture to the next level. These interactive sessions will cover the essentials on: - business operations
- finances
- food regulations, and
- marketing.
It also a great way to meet others and share your journey.
This free five week program runs every Wednesday in March 2022. Applications close on 13 February at 5pm - Apply now!
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| Grants | Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship Round 4 The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grants program supports a diverse range of projects to get more women involved in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and entrepreneurship. For more information click here. Advanced Manufacturing Commercialisation Fund The Advanced Manufacturing Commercialisation Fund provides small to medium manufacturing enterprises with matched funding to commercialise new products and processes. For more information click here JobMaker Hiring Credit
Provides employers with up to $200 per week for each new eligible job seeker hired aged 16 to 29 years old. For more information click here. |
| Small Business Bus - Sunshine | The Victorian Governmentâs Small Business Bus will be visiting Sunshine Town Centre (301 Hampshire Road, in front of Library) on the 23rd February between 10am-4pm.
The Small Business Bus provides business advisers 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 a session time here. |
| Managing flexible working in your business | Having flexible work arrangements can help your staff to improve productivity, reduce stress, and retain and attract skilled staff to your business. Learn about best practice ways to manage flexible working by clicking here.
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| How Digitally Savvy is your Business? | The Digital Readiness Assessment Tool shows you how digitally prepared you are and what you can do to improve. The assessment involves a series of questions about your business to inform the preparation of a free report on your businessâ digital capabilities. You'll also receive free advice and information on affordable and no charge skill development.
Start Your Assessment |
| Free Business Skill Builders | 
Learn new skills to build your business:
February
15th - Where to start with SEO - register here
17th - Starting Your Small Business - register here
17th - Taking your Business Online - register here
22nd - How to Build a Professional Website - register here
24th - Social Media Marketing 101 - register here
28th - Google Analytics for Business Performance - 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 |
| Free Financial Counselling | If you run a small business and you are experiencing financial difficulty, free support is available via Partners in Wellbeing. Their qualified financial counsellors provide free financial counselling including advice, information and support to manage debt and financial issues. So if you are struggling with financial pressures speak to someone today by contacting the helpline on 1300 375 330 or visit partnersinwellbeing.org.au.
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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.
- Every customer-facing business must 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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