| Save Money with Renewable Brimbank | Business owners are invited to attend the 100% Renewable Brimbank launch this Saturday to find the best renewable electricity solutions.
There are many things businesses can do to achieve 100% renewable electricity that are good for the environment and the bottom line.
The 100% Renewable Brimbank launch showcases solar panels, batteries, electric heating and cooling appliances and government rebates available.
Date: 9 April 2022
Time: 10am to 1pm
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, 33 Princess St, St Albans
Cost: Free For more information on how 100% Renewable Brimbank can save your business money, click here.
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| Victorian Dining Program | Hospitality businesses can encourage more business by promoting the State Government's Victorian Dining Program to customers. Customers can claim back 25% of their bill (up to $125) when they spend $40 or more at your hospitality venue.
Customers must be provided with a valid tax receipt to apply for the rebate at www.dining.business.vic.gov.au For more information on how the program operates and to download social media promotional files click here. |
| Federal Government 2022-23 Budget |
The Federal Government handed down the 2022-23 Federal Budget on 29 March 2022.
Key budget measures for small and medium sized enterprises include: A cash flow support and red tape reduction package consisting of:o $9 million to recognise international safety standards o $2.8 million towards digitising legal documents o Lowering tax instalments applicable to PAYG and GST to two per cent for 2022-23 income o Facilitating pre-filling of payroll tax returns through data sharing Change to procurement rules to make it easier for SMEâs to win federal government procurement contracts.20 per cent tax bonus (investment allowance) for investment in digital technology and expenditure incurred on external training courses for upskilling staff.New employee shares scheme for start-ups, permitting employers to offer unlimited amounts of shares of unlimited value so long as an employee is not charged more than $30,000 pa.$5.6 million over four years from 2022-23 for the Fair Work Commission to establish a dedicated unit to support small businesses. Other Budget highlights for business include: $740 million for the Western Interstate Freight Terminal in Truganina.$954 million over five years to introduce a new Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System.$365.3 million to extend the Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements program for three months.49.5 million over two years from 2022-23 to provide an additional 15,000 low and fee free training places in aged care courses under the JobTrainer Fund.For more federal budget information click here. |
| ICN Gateway - New Business Opportunities | Find new business opportunities on the Industry Capability Network (ICN) Gateway.
A pipeline of major infrastructure investments in Brimbank are about to commence and local businesses are encouraged to get a slice of the pie. Register on the ICN Gateway to receive information on dozens of new tender opportunities and relevant business focused events. |
| Free Business Skill Builders |
Learn new skills to build your business:
April
28th - Creating great content for Social Media - register here
May
4th - Legal Essentials for Start-ups and Small Business - register here
19th - Bullet Proof Your Brand - register here
26th - Visual Merchandising Workshop - 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 |
| Business Mentoring and Mental Health Wellbeing |
The Business Recovery and Resilience Mentoring Program
Receive up to four two-hour mentoring sessions with an experienced professional who will help you make informed decisions about your business. Book here
Mindarma Mindfulness Online Learning App
The State Government is offering free access to an app to support the mental health and wellbeing of small business owners and employees. Click here The Partners in Wellbeing Helpline
Access free one-on-one support from experts who understand what you are going through. Call 1300 375 330 from Monday to Friday 9amâ10pm or Saturday to Sunday 9amâ5pm. For a mentor or to receive translated information. Book here Business Victoria Virtual Mentor Session
A business expert will help you identify a clear direction for your business, discuss key issues and priorities, and develop a business action plan to achieve your goals, all for free. Available Monday to Friday. Book here |
| 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.QR code check-in only apply to venues required to show your vaccination status, including entertainment, hospitality, adult/higher education, hairdressers, community premises, physical recreation and nightclub. Use the free Victorian Government QR Code Service â¯to check in customers, workers and all other visitors.
Download and display signage to remind people of the need to check in, and other safety measures.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 hereBook your free vaccine appointment, click hereWhere to get tested, click hereVaccination Status Register (workers), click here Financial Support for Businesses, click hereTranslated information about COVID-19, click here Victorian Government QR Code Service, click hereTranslated information on how to use QR codes here
In-language updates can be found hereHealth and Wellbeing, click here Coronavirus.gov.au, click hereBusiness Victoria, click hereDepartment of Health and Human Services, click here |
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