Brimbank Business Support and Assistance eBulletin - No. 29

The Victorian Government’s QR Code Service can be used by businesses and venues to keep records of visitors to help us stay safe and stay open.
It’s as simple as registering your business, downloading and printing a poster with the Victorian Government QR Code and displaying it prominently in your business.
Businesses or venues with multiple outlets or spaces can register for multiple QR codes.
All businesses and venues are still required to have pen and paper record keeping on hand as an ultimate backup, if a visitor prefers to not use the QR code method.
Victorian businesses and venues can now go to http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/qrcode to register and be sent their unique QR code to display for visitors to scan and check-in.
For more information click here

Thursday 3 December, 9.30-10.30am

The Localised Brimbank Meetup! It's a great way to connect with a vast range of businesses within Brimbank and explore opportunities to buy from, sell to or partner with local businesses.

The Localised Business Meetup events are easy and effective. It's a great way to introduce yourself, your business and your expertise by getting up and promoting your business to the crowd in the form of a lightning pitch (only 20 seconds!).

Register now!

Starting our Business: How to make it happen
Wednesday 2 December, 6-9.30pm

There are no guarantees in business, but often it’s what you do before you get started that will ensure those vital first steps are on the right path for the best chance of success.
Business Planning Essentials: How to build a road map to success
Wednesday 9 December, 6-8pm
Put your business on the path to long-term success at this essential workshop that will take you, step by step, through the vital process of building a business plan to drive your business forward.
Taking your Business Online: What you need to know
Wednesday 16 December, 6-8pm
Build your understanding of online advertising, search engines, websites, blogs and social media through practical exercises and real-life examples, then learn how to bring them all together into an effective online strategy that matches your objectives.
For more information and to register click here

The Small Business Digital Adaptation Program will allow eligible businesses to trial and then receive access to digital products, tools and training they can use to build digital capability in their day-to-day operations.

Businesses will be able to register and trial selected digital products from suppliers who have partnered with the Victorian Government, then choose one of these products to purchase.

Products currently available to businesses through this program include website, e-commerce, finance and digital business management tools. The program also offers free digital adaptation training and workshops to help registered businesses adopt and implement online tools in their business.
Before submitting an application, please check eligibility and read the program guidelines and the frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Register now!

It is mandatory for every Victorian business to have a COVIDSafe Plan.

To ensure compliance, random spot checks are occurring in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Your COVIDSafe Plan must demonstrate:

Businesses must review and update their COVIDSafe Plans regularly, especially when restrictions or public health advice changes. Organisations with multiple worksites must complete a COVIDSafe Plan for each worksite.

For more information on COVIDSafe plans, please visit the coronavirus website.

Please contact Business Victoria if you require any further assistance on 13 22 15.

Council has established temporary outdoor dining permits to support the operation and hospitality businesses in a COVID safe environment.

Businesses are encouraged to read the Covid-19 Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit Guidelines before completing an application which are issued free of charge.

In some areas outdoor dining can only be accommodated by using existing car parking spaces. The temporary and short term use of some car parking for outdoor dining will help our restaurants and cafes reopen and stay viable. They’ll also attract customers back into our centres and support surrounding businesses too. You can help by supporting the use of car parking for temporary outdoor dining.

Business Victoria have Business Grants to support outdoor dining and entertainment, and Council has developed COVID-19 temporary outdoor dining permits for hospitality venues.
For more information and to apply for an outdoor dining permit click here.

IGNITE Food Passions is delivered by The Business of Food. The purpose of the IGNITE program is to provide ideas and information to get your food business venture started with interactive sessions covering business operations and food regulations, as well as providing an opportunity for participants to interact and share their journey.
The Program runs over five weeks every Tuesday commencing 16 February 2021.

Apply now!

“Start, Now” - a new pre-accelerator program.

It’s designed to help you turn your idea into an actual business startup.

The program will run from the 15 February to 16 April 2021, and involves individual online learning and structured group learning, peer catch-ups and mentoring.

Find out more on nowdoit.com.au

Apply now!

Are you a woman in Leadership or do you know a woman in Leadership?

The Brimbank Women in Leadership Program provides meaningful, practical and holistic business support in a way that also enhances relationships, networking and support opportunities.

The program runs for 12 weeks commencing on 9 February 2021.
Apply Now!

Cul-ti-vate is a Brimbank City Council initiative delivered by VU Innovations and Roshambo.

Cul-ti-vate's purpose is to accelerate the process of finding a business idea, developing it, and scaling the business into a sustainable model.

Cul-ti-vate is designed for entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs, as well as small business owners, looking to future proof their business.

The program runs over nine weeks in a fast paced mode that mirrors the speed needed to succeed in the real world.
The program will commence in April 2021.
Applications opening soon!

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