The Business Wodonga Connection April 10, 2020
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THE BUSINESS CONNECTION
During the Easter break please stay safe and well and follow all of the directions from officials and authorities. Stay home except for essential needs. Business Wodonga is open from 9am next Tuesday, 14 April.
If you have time over the break please complete the surveys below to inform Council and Helen Haines MP of the impact on your business.
Our website is designed as a one-stop shop for where to go for grants, information and support but if still unsure please contact Business Wodonga who can point you in the right direction.
ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE
City Of Wodonga
City of Wodonga have relaunched their website with key information available.
Wodonga Council’s Economic Development and Communications teams have created a Facebook private group
where businesses can discuss what has worked for them in adjusting to the spread of COVID-19 and ideas to help our community recover, to share resources, and to help other businesses meet their needs.
DID YOU KNOW?
Victorian Department of Health and Human Services has created an interactive daily epidemiological report that has stats about the conditions across the state and in your local area.
ACM and The Border Mail are going to help
one lucky business owner each month by providing the following:
FREE:
- 6 weeks of advertising
- A review of your website, including analytics
- Don't have analytics, we'll show you how for
- Benchmarking your Google search results
- Provide search insights within your business industry
- Review of your social media strategy
- Provide social media insights within your business industry
- Online business directory listing for 12 months
*Terms and Conditions
LATEST MEMBERS OFFERS
Coffee Connectors Online
Social Distancing doesn't mean social isolation. Join us for Coffee Connectors online and catch up with your fellow business owners across the community from the comfort of your own home.
Tuesday 8:00am
21st April
IBT’s New Webinar Series- Fuelling Innovation
Join IBT's Oracle NetSuite Practice Director, Alan Barton, live from his garage in Wodonga for IBT's Fuelling Innovation webinar series.
Alan and his guests will cover a variety topics from working from home to how businesses can become more efficient during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch the latest episode with the link below. Register now to keep up with this exciting new series.
Ashlin Technology Services
Helping you work from home safely and more efficiently.
Call us today to see how we can help.
Offering all Business Wodonga Members 10% off all labour (onsite & remote) as well as a free initial assessment of your technology requirements (on top of our already very competitive prices for hardware and support).
Get in touch today and we can tailor a solution that fits your needs and budget.
Love your local
Great Campaign for current times, 100 starter packs for those who redeem them, the idea is to get the big yellow stickers out and about so people know that business is still open,
Mell from Starfish Marketing has created a Facebook group for small businesses to support one another. Share your situation and answer questions and be a part of the online community.
#strongerwodonga
Complimentary 1 hour postponement
co-ordination service. Events Styling & Events will notify your vendors to notify them of your decision and discuss rescheduling options*.
Enhance are happy to work with you to recommend great local businesses that can help if the venue has cancelled on you. If you still need help after this, Enhance will offer you 50% off their standard co-ordination fee*
UPCOMING VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
Delivered through Zoom
From 9:30am / 1.5 hours / $85.00 per person
Register via links below.
Tuesday 14th April – Working Remotely
Thursday 16th April – Embracing Change
Tuesday 21st April – Working with Emotional Intelligence
Thursday 23rd April – Having Great Performance Conversations
Tuesday 28th April – Managing Challenging Conversations
Thursday 30th April – Managing your Mental Health and Energy
Tuesday 5th May – Building Resilience and Productivity
COVID-19 Business Survival Training
Make the decision to learn and protect your business in these economic uncertain times. Sign-up for a free training course that will allow your business to Survive & Thrive.
Learn How to use One-Note more Effectively
Session 1 - Getting started with OneNote. Monday April 20 - 9.30am - 11.00am
Session 2 - Doing more with OneNote.
Monday April 27 - 9.30am - 11.00am
Anytime Fitness Wodonga
Anytime Fitness Wodonga are hosting live workout sessions through Facebook, bring a towel, drink bottle handy and work out from home. Follow them to be updated on the next session.
The Founders Collective
A warm and supportive community for founders, entrepreneurs and startup folk in regional Australia who want to survive and thrive during this current unparalleled climate. Great online live sharing coming up. Join the local community.
Please note there are various grants and government funds currently available.
If you have never applied for a grant and do not know where to start or simply need assistance please email mail@businesswodonga.com.au and we will help you out.
INDI GRANTS APRIL 2020
Grants Available
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We would love to hear from you
The Business Wodonga team is working from home but is still connected via phone and email. TAFEspace is still available for meetings and events that meet all current restrictions in place. Please contact us for more information.