Brimbank Business Update - Council Tender Opportunities

Council invites experienced businesses to submit a tender to operate a Cafe at the Brimbank Community and Civic Centre at 301 Hampshire Road Sunshine.

Tenders are due by 2.00pm Monday 19 December 2022.

For more information on this and to view other Council tender opportunities, click here.

Looking to grow your business idea?

CUL-TI-VATE is for you!

Designed for entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and small business owners, the program runs each Wednesday over six weeks in a fast-paced mode that mirrors the speed needed to succeed in the real world.
If you are looking to commercialise your business idea and can commit to the full program from 1 March 2023, Apply Now!

If you are a Director of a company or corporation in Australia, you have until 14 December 2022 to apply for your Director Identification Number.

It is a criminal offence under the Government's Corporation Act 2001, if you do not apply on time. To see the four new Direction offences click here.

For more information and to apply, click here.

State Government agencies will only award applicable contracts and grants to businesses that hold a Pre-Assessment Certificate.

The certificate is issued to businesses with a history of complying with existing industrial relations and workplace health and safety laws.

For more information, click here.

The Australian and Indian Governments have signed the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).

This trade agreement will deliver new market access opportunities for Australian businesses and consumers from 29 December 2022.

For more information, click here.

Cash flow is the lifeblood of small business. Come along to this free one hour session on 16 December to learn critical knowledge and cash flow management skills. Find out how to identify issues and learn tips to help maximise your cash flow.

Register here

The State Government mandated ban on single-use plastics comes into effect on 1 February 2023. The ban includes single-use plastic straws, cutlery, plates, drink-stirrers, cotton bud sticks, and expanded polystyrene food and drink containers. Start preparing now by running down your single-use plastics stock and ask your supplier about reusable or sustainable alternatives.

For more information, click here.

Free business information sessions are held every Friday at 11am - Register here.

Council is delivering a 'December to Remember' with plenty of celebrations scheduled across Brimbank to spread Christmas cheer with festive lights, Santa Claus, carols and entertainment.
For information about activities near you, click 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.