Dear Trader, When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what’s happening. That’s where your power is. Quote by Buddhism Daily Supporting our local businesses Council’s St Albans Place Manager has commenced a program of telephoning businesses in the St Albans Town Centre to discuss the range of Coronavirus (COVID-19) business support programs and grants available and provide information and assistance. Help stop the spread of COVID-19 Businesses are implementing many changes to help stop the spread of Coronavirus. To communicate these temporary business changes to your customers you can download a poster that can be displayed in your business. www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-temporary-changes-poster-for-businesses Embracing change in your business COVID-19 is forcing us to think differently about the way we operate. • Have you thought about ways you can still do business with your customers? • Can you move to telephone orders and provide take away or delivery? • Can you use existing staff for deliveries as an alternative to Uber eats? If you are a food business offering takeaway, pick-up or delivery options you can list your business on Broadsheet Live List and WeAreNowOpen to name a few. Getting your business online and embracing social media more important than ever. You can start by creating a simple website and social media accounts to let your customers know you’re still operating. Refer to links below. Business Support and Assistance Council is delivering its Business Development Program online which includes free webinar sessions to get market your business online and through social media. Visit https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/business-and-tourism Interested in business mentoring? Vouchers are now available to the value of $100 per session. For more information, visit: Small Business Mentoring Service or contact the Economic Development Team at [email protected] or 9249 4000 Keep informed Visit Council’s Business Support and Assistance webpage to keep informed of latest information, grants and assistance. www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/business-and-tourism/business-support-and-assistance Another great resource is www.mainstreetaustralia.org.au/covid-19-resources/ Stay connected through these local social links: @StAlbansTownCentre #StAlbansTownCentre | 