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As the EOFY fast approaches, use this handy nine-point checklist to help you complete your bookkeeping, tax returns and plan for the new financial year.

Use the Checklist

Understanding tax requirements ensures your business is taxed correctly and avoids penalties.

Your tax obligations will vary according to factors such as: 

  • your business type
  • how many employees you have
  • the fringe benefits you offer your employees 

Contact your accountant to find out the tax requirements for your business or click here.

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) have free resources and programs to help your business prepare and lodge a tax return.  These include:

For more information about how the ATO can guide you, click here or scroll down to the free business skill builders section of this ebulletin and book in for one of the ATO's free interactive online webinars. 

When does a hobby turn into a business?

If you think your hobby is a money maker, check out this free guide from Business Victoria to assist you in turning your passion into a career.

For more information, click here.

Construction of a new pocket park complete with new seating, shelter, raised pedestrian crossing, street trees and landscaping, has commenced in Leslie Street St Albans.

During construction, local traders will operate as usual.

Please note signage has been installed to provide information on temporary changes to access and parking during the construction phase.

The project is co-funded from the State Government’s Local Parks Program and Council’s Capital Works Program and is scheduled for completion in August 2022.

For more information click here.

Perhaps it was the competitive advantages      of a market size, vibrant town centres, manufacturing clusters, well-connected transport and logistics hubs or lifestyle that persuaded you to set up in Brimbank.  

Whatever it was, with billions of dollars of new investment in the pipeline set to transform the region, now is the perfect time to reinvest.

For an insight into key infrastructure projects coming to Brimbank, check our Brimbank Investment Prospectus 2021 and the Sunshine Priority Precinct Vision 2050 and then call our dedicated investment hotline on 9249 4750.

Our Senior Economic Development Officer Philip Phan (pictured), will assist you with the connections and support you need to realise your own investment in Brimbank.   

If you require a free interpreting service, email ecodev@brimbank.vic.gov.au or phone 9249 4750. 

THINK SUCCESS.  INVEST IN BRIMBANK.

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Vote to Win!

Would YOU like to win a $500 voucher to spend at your favourite Sunshine shop or business?
All you have to do is vote for your favourite Sunshine business in each of the 12 categories!

Vote Now!

Nominations Open!

Brimbank Businesses are eligible to nominate for the 2023 Best of Business Awards. 

Be quick as nominations for these national awards close on July 6.

Nominate Here

The Rainbow Ready roadmap is a free guide on how to get your business rainbow ready via lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) inclusion.

The roadmap supports the Victorian Government’s Pride in our future: Victoria’s LGBTIQ+ strategy 2022-32 to celebrate and support LGBTIQ+ people.

For more information, click here.

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.



Learn new skills to build your business: 

June 
21st - How to Create and Plan Content for your Business - register here
22nd - Legal Essentials for Start-ups and Small Business - register here 
23rd - Claiming Small Business Tax Deductions - register here 
23rd - Strategies for improving cash flow - register here 
28th - Create Marketing Plans with MailChimp - 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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