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| Introducing: Headway | |
A range of free services are available including business advise, financial counselling, and mental health and wellbeing support. Get your free advice at business.vic.gov.au/Headway Headway Programs: Partners in Wellbeing Helpline - free and confidential support for ole traders, small business owners and their employees, through trained wellbeing coachers, financial counsellors and business advisers. Mindrama - a free online wellbeing program that helps people to grow skills to protect their mental health and to build business resilience. WorkWell Toolkit - step-by-step advice and easy to use resources for business owners. Workplace Wellbeing Hub - a central place for small businesses to access a wide range of tools, resources and information on mental health and small business wellbeing support. |
| Build Your Businesses Digital Capacity | |
The Small Business
Digital Adaptation Program provides $1200 rebates so small businesses can
access a range of digital business tools.
There are only a
limited number of rebates and you will need to pay ongoing costs for the
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| Tourism Jobs Bank - Success Story | |
Sim and Annie's Provedore Sim says, “It’s been amazing! It’s like a dream come true having been supported to find the perfect role for me.” Sim’s employer and owner of Annie’s Provedore, Andrea said, “The Tourism Jobs Bank program has been wonderful! Not just from a recruitment perspective – but also the support given by Direct Recruitment and in particular Alela and her team. They’ve been very supportive both emotionally and professionally.” Tourism Jobs Bank is currently supporting the industry to use professional recruitment services to find suitable staff. Direct Recruitment, a Geelong-based recruitment service were successful in tendering to deliver this program. The program is underpinned with a dedicated marketing campaign and provides training support for both employers and candidates. The Tourism Jobs Bank is a pilot program that was put in place to ensure the local tourism sector was well positioned to recruit much needed workers. To find out more about the program, employer incentives, to register or express interest click here:
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| Cutting Business Energy Bills | |
The Victorian Government is helping Victorian businesses to cut their energy bills, with up to $8,500 off the upfront cost of a solar system installation through the expansion of eligibility criteria of the $47.5 million Solar for Business Program. More Victorian businesses will be able to take control of their energy bills with businesses with up to 50 employees able to access a rebate of up to $3,500 to install solar panels, an increase from the current 20 employee threshold. For the first time, businesses will also be able to apply for zero interest loans of between $1,000 and $5,000 to reduce the initial outlay for solar installation. Businesses will be able to access the expanded program from Friday, 29 April, with the households able to apply for multiple solar products from mid-May. In line with the existing rebate, the interest-free loan can be applied up to an amount based on the system cost. The loan amount can range from $1,000 to a maximum of $5,000. If the total system costs less than $7,000, there will be no upfront cost. The loan can be repaid over 12 months, 24 months or sooner in one lump sum payment. The rebate and loan amounts will be deducted from the cost of the system – ensuring business owners only have to pay any outstanding balance once the system is installed Changes to eligibility criteria Businesses with less than 50 full time equivalent (FTE) employees can now apply, up from businesses with less than 20 employees. All entity types, including charities and not-for-profit organisations, are eligible for the Solar for Business rebates providing they meet the following eligibility criteria: Be the owner of a business that employs at least one person, not including the business owner, and less than 50 full time equivalent (FTE) employees.
If you have any questions or would like further information to promote to your network, please do not hesitate to contact Catriona McNaughton at catrona.mcnaughton@delwp.vic.gov.au |
| How Your Business Can Reduce Plastic Waste | |
Planet Ark’s Business Recycling has launched a new guide to help businesses improve their management of plastics. How to Reduce and Recycle Plastics at Work provides practical tips and solutions to reduce, reuse and recycle plastics. The free guide will:
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| Introduction to cyber security for your business | |
Small Business Australia May webinar - FREE With increased digital opportunities for businesses come increased risks of cyber attacks and theft. The Australian Cyber Security Centre reports that 62% of SMEs have experienced a cyber security incident – that’s far too many Australian businesses needlessly falling victim to the devastating impacts of cybercrime. In this practical webinar, Elena Scifleet from CyberCX provides an introduction to cyber security to help SMEs assess and address your cyber risk, protect yourself from being hacked or scammed, and build the foundations of your own cyber security action plan. |
| Small Business Support and Funding | |
Grants and programs to support small business Small Business Ventilation Program Jobs Victoria Fund |
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