Business Support Package
The Victorian Government is backing businesses most affected by the seven-day circuit breaker action, including operators in the hospitality, retail, events and creative industries with further targeted support. Victorians and Victorian businesses are doing the hard thing, but the right thing – keeping their doors shut to keep all of us safe. That’s why we are…
Grant opportunity: National Business Events Program
The Andrews Labor Government has opened the National Business Events Program to support the business events sector and boost the number of interstate visitors to Melbourne, now open to applications for grants of up to $25,000. The program is being administered by the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) with eligible events including conferences, exhibitions, tradeshows,…
Business Competitiveness Program
Through the Business Competitiveness Program, grants of up to $500,000 are available for eligible Victorian small to medium manufacturing businesses looking to expand their operations. The program aims to create jobs, increase industry competitiveness and help strengthen local supply chains in traditional and emerging manufacturing sectors where Victoria has competitive advantages. Seeking to invest in new manufacturing…
Meet 100% Aussie Owned Gasco!
We need to make more things in Australia and we’re doing that right here thanks to amazing local businesses like Gasco Pty Ltd. Gasco formed in 1991, are independent and 100% Aussie owned and that gets a big tick from me! They design, manufacture, engineer, project manage, install, commission and service a whole stack of state…
Meet Bayswaters Router
Say g’day to Sheldon and James from Micron21 – the internet router of the Bayswater Business Precinct (BBP)! Recently I was very lucky to get a personal guided tour of their facility, located in the very heart of the BBP – and let me tell you, it was impressive. James, the CEO, has spent many years building…
New tech adoption support for businesses
The Andrews Labor Government is helping small to medium-size businesses implement digital solutions that improve productivity, drive growth and create jobs through a new funding program. The grants fall under one of two funding streams: Stream 1 allows small to medium-sized enterprises to partner with a specialised technology provider to improve their productivity and competitiveness.…
Wages Subsidy Fund Open For Business
As part of the landmark Jobs Victoria initiative, Victorian small and medium-sized businesses, sole traders, local councils, social enterprises, universities and not-for-profits are invited to apply for a share of $250 million in wage subsidies to create new jobs for at least 10,000 people. The Fund will help Victorian businesses and organisations to rebuild and…
Cutting Energy Costs for Small Businesses
Recently we announced two new programs to help Victorian small businesses slash their energy bills and help them recover from the impacts of coronavirus. The Solar for Business Program will provide 15,000 solar rebates to eligible small businesses, covering up to 50 per cent of the cost of a rooftop solar system up to $3,500.…
Business Costs Assistance Program Now Open
The new $92 million Business Costs Assistance Program is part of the Victorian Government’s $143 million Circuit Breaker Action Business Support Package and will assist small businesses, including sole traders, in highly impacted sectors, such as hospitality, food wholesaling, tourism, events, and selected retail. The program offers grants of $2000 to small businesses, including sole traders, regardless…
Small-scale and Craft Program stream one round two now open
Calling all local small-scale and craft producers! A new round of funding through the Small-Scale and Craft Program is now open. If you’re looking to modernise your equipment or adopt new technologies, diversify your product range, or expand your outreach then this opportunity could be for you. Eligible agribusinesses can receive up to $15,000…
Smart Happy Business
After many years building a successful financial planning practice that supports the life I want to live I am launching Smart Happy Business. A coaching and mentoring service squarely aimed at others who want to do the same. What is a lifestyle practice? Well, I wrote a blog about it. Click the link below to…
What is a lifestyle practice?
Smart Happy Business can help you build a successful lifestyle practice but what is a lifestyle practice and do you even want one? The starting point to understanding a lifestyle practice and determining if it is for you is to understand what it is not. 1: A lifestyle practice is not the biggest business you…
Looking for a job, or know others who are?
A job search can be a daunting task and you may not know where to start. It’s competitive and you want to stand out to potential employers and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and can-do attitude. Check out these free one-hour job search webinars for essential information on how to most effectively search for a…
Bendigo Bank Bayswater
As your local Bendigo Bank branch, we offer a full suite of both personal and business products and services. Our staff are knowledgeable and ready to help you, in branch or at a location convenient to you. We currently have great rates on our Complete Home Loan product and our Equipment Finance. To find out how…
Industrial Manslaughter | Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
Significant addition to the OHS Act is now in place View our informative video about industrial manslaughter and other workplace safety obligations on YouTube at https://youtu.be/CHblsr_uKEU If you are a business owner and employ staff, then you need to be aware of the new industrial manslaughter laws that have been added to the OHS Act,…
Banking Made Personal
What should you be doing now for your business to survive the downturn?
During the past week or so I have conducted over 20 mentoring sessions (remotely of course!) with Business owners from a range of Industries. Some of them have seen their businesses completely decimated from the affects of this insidious pandemic while others have yet to feel a significant impact. What they all had in common…
Resilience in Business
You’ve got a great Business idea, you’ve been diligently working away on your Business plan and the numbers are stacking up. You’ve identified your perfect customer, researched your competitors and have your eye on the perfect location. Your website is looking awesome and you’ve got your Instagram account and YouTube channel ready to go. Even…