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Struggling to reconnect and network with other businesses after lockdown? You aren't the only one!

Come and join us and other local small businesses to sharpen your networking skills at this hands-on and in-person workshop.

Hosted by networking expert and AP Marketing Works founder, Ailsa Page, this event is like no other networking night you've experienced. 

Ailsa will show you techniques and tips on how to effectively network in a real networking situation. 

The event details are as follows: 

Event:         Networking in Action 

When:         26 July 2022 at 5.30pm

Where:        iHarvest Coworking Sunshine, Level 4, Brimbank Community and Civic Centre, 301 Hampshire Road Sunshine

Cost:           $10 

Finger food and non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided.

Register Now!

Your website is one of the most important tools you have to communicate to potential customers.  Most shoppers research online prior to purchasing, so your website needs to reflect the quality of the products and services your business offers. 

For more information on how this free webinar can attract more customers to your business through improving your online presence, click here.

The Victorian Government’s Small Business Bus provides experienced business advisers to help you identify a clear direction for your business and develop a business action plan to achieve your goals.

The bus is free and your consultation with an advisor is confidential. The Bus will be visiting:

Deer Park Shopping Village (819 Ballarat Rd) on 27 July 2022

Keilor Village (Kennedy St) on 28 July 2022 

To book a session time click on the locations above.  

Find out which COVID-19 support payments need to be reported in your tax return and what working from home expenses are deductible. From masks to RAT's – it’s all covered!

For more information, listen to the ATO Tax InVoice Podcast by clicking here. 

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the first cut of Brimbank's key population data from the 2021 Census. 

Further updates are scheduled in October 2022 and during 2023.

To see how Brimbank is evolving, click here.

Switching to all-electric and renewable energy is a great way for businesses to save money and get a green tick from customers.

Mt Derrimut Golf Club installed solar panels at its club house back in late 2018 and is now saving on their energy bills despite the recent price hikes.

Manager of Mt Derrimut Golf Club, Brian Hardie, explained that the main driver of switching to solar power was the power saving opportunity.

“We wanted to make the most of our roof and the Australian sun… Solar was a no brainer to do the right thing for the environment.”

To find out if installing cost-saving solar power is right for your business come to this free Brimbank Community Solar and Finance for Businesses webinar on July 14.  You can ask questions about rebates and finance you can access, and what systems are most suitable for your operation. 

Register Now!

Council is planning to upgrade the Suffolk Road Shopping Centre in Sunshine North, to enhance the look and character of the area and create an attractive, pedestrian-friendly centre where you will want to shop, relax and spend more time.

Improvements to the streetscape include:

  • wider pathways
  • space for on-street dining
  • street furniture
  • trees and garden beds.

Have your say and tell us what you think about the draft concept design.



Learn new skills to build your business: 

July
14th - Niche'ing down your target Audience - register here 
19th - Generating Cash flow - register here 
21st - How to Create a Professional Website - register here
22nd - Cyber Security - register here
26th - Low Cost Marketing Tools - register here 
28th - Elevate Your Branding - 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 – 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 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. 

Make sure you’re 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
  • 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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