The Business Wodonga Connection June 26, 2020
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THE BUSINESS CONNECTION
The Fair Work Commission
Has set a 1.75% increase to the National Minimum Wage following its 2020 Annual Wage Review.
The increase applies to awards in 3 stages, which start from the first full pay period on or after:
1 July 2020
1 November 2020
1 February 2021
If you’re not sure which award applies, you can use Find my award.
See The Commission has announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages for more information.
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The Australian Community Media & The Border Mail
Each month the Australian Community Media and the Border mail are giving one Business a fantastic media and marketing PRIZE that is not to be missed.
This includes:
- 6 weeks of advertising
- A review of your website, including analytics
- Training on analytics
- Benchmarking your Google search results
- Provide search insights within your business industry
- Review of your social media strategy
- Online business directory listing for 12 months
EACH MONTH YOU NEED TO RE-ENTER
Free to enter
Support local businesses!
Support Local Shop Local is for the community. We aim to give your business the best opportunity to thrive by giving you a secure platform to sell your products and services. There are no costs, no payment or transaction fees associated and no contract and best of all we keep all the income local.
If you already have a website or platform that you sell your products on this is the perfect opportunity to create more traffic to your online store by being included in the directory.
Check out the website for more details.
Can you provide assistance?
Get in touch with us today and we can add you to the B2B Support database so we can pass on your information to businesses in need.
MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
Trump in Asia:
A more dangerous place
The launch of the La Trobe Asia Brief Issue 4 - so how has the relationship between the United States and Asia fared under the leadership of Donald Trump? Will the situation improve in the future, and what will it mean for the power balance in the region if they don’t?
Growing up Asian in Australia
The issue of anti-Chinese or anti-Asian racism in contemporary Australia. Perceptive and influential younger writers and thinkers of Asian background to reflect upon their personal experience of growing up in Australia, the racism they have encountered, and the strengths and weaknesses of Australian multiculturalism.
Breakfast at Noon - Jan Vydra, Executive Director at Fresh Leaf Farms Limited
In a time of uncertainty, learning to adapt to change and being innovative is the key to success. In this monthly series, we invite you to join a conversation with those who are ensuring learning to adapt and continue to grow is of a top priority especially during a time of the unknown.
Breakfast at Noon is an informal way get into the minds of entrepreneurs and change-makers and learn how being creative, innovative and an opportunist can help you succeed.
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
Communities doin’ it for ourselves – COVID-19 as a case in point
Join this public research seminar to hear the response to COVID-19 by Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) and its AIDS Council members, each of them established by gay communities and thriving today as LGBTI community-controlled organisations responding to an ever-widening range of issues. What characterises this peculiarly community response to COVID-19 and how does it differ from mainstream responses? Why did it occur? What lessons might we draw from it? And for a strong, queer-centred health and wellbeing agenda, what must we do next?
From a distance: Sex and technology during COVID-19
Please join us for a webinar to explore the role of new technologies in shaping human sex and intimacy, issues that have been starkly highlighted during the restrictions on human contact imposed globally in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday, 16 July 2020
Program for Leaders in Lockdown
La Trobe University’s Business School is proud to offer a free online leadership development program, delivered by leading business academics and alumni from the University’s MBA program. La Trobe Business School wants individuals and business owners to have this valuable opportunity to equip themselves with new skills and professional development.
BUSINESS WODONGA SUPPORT
Business Wodonga is ecstatic by the support of our members during the first six months of this years. We thank all members for their ongoing support and send an especially big thank you to our sponsors.
We are constantly amazed by our members willingness to help other members and businesses who may be worse off.
We also acknowledge times have not been easy for most of us. If you are experiencing any difficulties please contact us for a confidential chat and we will direct you to the most appropriate person or services to assist you. This includes difficulties in paying your membership fees; we want you to stay as one of our valuable members and COVID-19 should not stop you from belonging to our business community.
LATEST MEMBERS OFFERS
Coffee Connectors Online
Members, we invite you to 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 7 Jul 8:00AM
Blazing Stump Hotel & Bistro, Wodonga
Are open for Lunch and Dinner, and will continue to offer Room Service to the Blazing Stump Motel & Suites.
Meal Timings as follows:-
Lunch:
Mon to Fri: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Weekend: 12:00pm- 2:00pm 2:00pm-5:00 pm
Dinner:
5.30pm-7:00pm 7.15pm-9:00pm
Healthy Workplaces E-News
The e-newsletter is set up so you can find tailored information to guide your COVID-19 employee wellbeing planning; share relevant information with your whole workforce or for individual employees as needed.
Excel College Australia
Small Business Record Keeping
Small Business Record Keeping Using MYOB Accountright Plus. Learn how to set up, customise and operate MYOB AccountRight software in a way that suits your business needs and much more.
Tue 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th - July
Return to Work Essentials
Participants will identify their personal strengths and core values, learn how to manage change and transition, identify hidden job markets, and use their networks to give them an advantage in a competitive job market.
Wed 08th, 09th, 10th - July 2020
Upskill My Business
Business Victoria is provideding individuals with free online learning and courses in various business segments. Make the most of these opportunities and upskill your self or employees.
Upskill with Microsoft
Priced at $105, however, if mention you are a Business Wodonga member you will only pay $75!
Manage your Outlook Inbox for success
Manage your workload with Outlook
Advanced Outlook time-saving tips
Introduction to Microsoft OneNote
Doing more with Microsoft OneNote
Working remotely with Microsoft Teams
Zoom - various dates
Will It To Be
Will It To Be supports you and your loved ones to efficiently and painlessly, navigate the piles of administration in preparation for serious illness, injury or death with a coordinated approach for both before and after death and enables you to make clear, in legally binding documents how you want your assets, health care and guardianship matters dealt with when these issues become relevant in your life.
Contact Cheryl today for more information.
Keen Medical Supplies
Keen medical supplies First Aid Kits, AED
First aid kits for home office $28 including free post
Reduce Energy
Industry Sector:
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Health Care Accommodation
- Metals Manufacturing
- Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing
Equipment Type:
- Refrigeration
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Lighting
- Boiler, Steam & Process Heating
- Motors
- Pumps & Fans
- Solar PV
Businesses can also obtain recommendations using SV’s energy upgrade tool to finding the right energy upgrade opportunity and relevant funding options for the business.
Anna Bligh ABA Business Chamber Webinar
Find out more on:
Deferring business loan repayments for 6 months
The Government’s SME Loan Guarantee Scheme that provides a 50% guarantee on new unsecured loans.
List of the Bank JobKeeper Hotlines
Do you have a story to highlight or content to share?
Love your local
Great Campaign started by Marshane Media 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.
Small Business Check In
Share your situation and answer questions and be a part of the online community. Great live streams from local businesses daily. Make sure to check in at 9:00am every weekday for an update. If you would like to share something
Need assistance applying for grants please email Pat from The Community Entrepreneur at pat@thecommunityentrepreneur.com or 0407 450 818
GRANTS 2020
THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS
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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.
Please note that Business Wodonga new mailing address is
158 Lawrence Street Wodonga, Victoria, 3690.