Welcome to the Hobsons Bay Business e-Works update.

Have you attended one of our coffee connect events?  The new schedule has been released for the next six months and we are trialling new times to accommodate varying schedules.  

Book in for one of the following networking events as they are released and meet fellow business owners from a range of industries: 
  • Cafe Cubin, Altona North | Tuesday, 5 July from 7.30am to 8.30am
  • Coffee Brewmasters, Williamstown North | Tuesday, 9 August from 10am to 11am
  • Blacksheep Cafe, South Kingsville | Tuesday, 6 September from 7.30am to 8.30am
  • Duchess of Spotswood, Spotswood | Tuesday, 4 October from 10am to 11am 
  • Fifi's by the Beach, Williamstown | Tuesday, 1 November from 7.30am to 8.30am
  • Little Roseberry Cafe, Altona Meadows | Tuesday, 6 December from 10am to 11am

Hobsons Bay City Council is taking the Plastic Free July challenge to support local businesses to take small, practical steps to avoid single-use plastics and contribute to the goal of reducing around 300 million kilos of plastic pollution.  

To find out about some great plastic alternatives and actions that you can undertake check out Plastic Free July for businesses.

Email sustainability@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au to share what steps you’ve taken that might support others to become Plastic Free this July. 

The COVID Business Help program is coming to an end, with the team having completed visits to the majority of businesses across Hobsons Bay supporting and providing information to businesses across all business precincts.  

It is important to remember that even though we are back to COVID normal settings, a COVID Safe Plan is still required under the Victorian Government pandemic orders.  

Continued support is available via the following channels: 
Business Victoria's new Business Planning Tool will help new and existing businesses to set goals, plan tasks, track your progress and learn new skills.

Access the free Business Planning Tool from any device through your web browser to identify and prioritise key tasks, upskill and access resources to help you plan and make good decisions for your business.  
Did you know that small businesses and sole traders who are having trouble paying their tax can set up payment plans?   

Learn about payment plans and other support available through the Australian Taxation Office by visiting the Small Business Newsroom.
We want to hear from you!

Are you looking for support that could be facilitated in a workshop and would be of interest to other small business owners within Hobsons Bay? 

We are planning our future business workshops and events. Complete the survey to let us know what workshops you are interested in and what times suit you best.
Council invites business professionals from across Hobsons Bay to come together for the Coffee Connect business networking series.  This is a great opportunity to enjoy a coffee, promote your business and share ideas while meeting business owners from a range of different industries.  

Tuesday 5 July from 7.30am to 8.30am 

Cafe Cubin
5 Misten Avenue
Altona North

To register and view future events visit Hobsons Bay Business.
Join award winning social media strategist Maree Sortino as she teaches you everything you need know about being successful with Instagram Reels.  

This face-to-face session is perfect for learning all the hints, tips and little tricks to getting reels right.  

Tuesday 19 July from 10am to 12pm 

Hobsons Bay City Council 
115 Civic Parade
Altona

We have had an overwhelming response to this workshop, with the session selling out in record time! You can still add your name to the waitlist on Eventbrite. We are looking into running another session, click here to let us know if interested and provide us some feedback on times.


The Partners in Wellbeing Helpline is a free, confidential service offering small business owners and their employees one-on-one access to trained wellbeing coaches, financial counsellors and business advisors. Call the Partners in Wellbeing Helpline on 1300 375 330 for assistance between 9am to 10pm on weekdays and 9am to 5pm on weekends. A live chat function is also available on the website. 

For a list of other resources available visit the Mental Health in Business webpage.