| Solve your Business Energy Costs | Going solar is a great way for businesses to save money on electricity bills. Council's 100% Renewable Brimbank program provides free advice on affordable solar energy options.
In addition, the Brimbank Community Solar program seeks to connect businesses with solar providers in order to obtain low-cost finance. Free Online Business Workshop - Thursday 14 July, 5.30-7.30pm Find out which solar panels, battery systems, financing solutions best apply to your business at this Q&A event. Visit 100% Renewable Brimbank for Business to learn about the workshop and other support for business. |
| Grow your business with Experts | Ready for Growth uses expert 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. |
| Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! | NAIDOC Week in Brimbank
Brimbankâs annual NAIDOC Week celebrations recognise the unique and important place Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have in our community. Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! is the theme for NAIDOC 2022. Click here to learn more about this year's NAIDOC Week theme, and click here for information on local NAIDOC events taking place between 3-10 July 2022. |
| Business Concierge Service | Get the information you need before you lodge a business permit or registration application with Council, by contacting our complimentary Business Concierge Service.
Designed for start-ups, home-based and small businesses wanting to open a new business or change an existing one, the Business Concierge can help you work out if you need Council permits and/or registrations.
So if you have a business and location in mind, use this Business Permit Information Request form. The Business Concierge will assess the information and consult Council's statutory departments so we can let you know about any requirements to trade from that location.
To find out more about this free service click here. |
| Book a Complimentary iHarvest Coworking Trial and Tour | Book your FREE tour and trial of iHarvest Coworking Sunshine NOW! iHarvest offers breathtaking city views and a highly professional image for your business. Our state-of-the-art co-working space includes: - high-speed broadband
- conference room with audio visual facilities
- sound proof booth for discreet conversations
- locker with your own key for security and peace of mind
- lift access for all abilities.
Flexible and affordable membership options are available, so book your free trial and tour today by visiting www.iharvestcoworking.com.au, email info@iharvestcoworking.com.au or call 9249 4429.
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| Free Business Skill Builders | 
Learn new skills to build your business:
July
12th - Introduction to Google Analytics - register here
14th - Niche'ing down your target Audience - register here
21st - How to Create a Professional Website -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 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
- 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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