The Australian Community Media & The Border Mail
Each month the Australian Community Media and the Bordermail 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
VICTORIA’S AGRICULTURE WORKFORCE PLAN: SUPPORTING BUSINESSES
The Victorian Government’s $50 million Agriculture Workforce Plan is helping businesses in rural and regional Victoria to continue operating in this new environment.
The Plan supports eligible businesses with targeted advice and financial assistance with recruitment, worker induction and re-training, as well as business adaptation costs. Agricultural, food processing and food supply chain businesses can fill vacant job roles by registering their requirements at vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria Businesses may also be eligible to receive:
• A daily travel to work allowance of up to $50 per employee to attract new staff if there are delays filling eligible job roles.
• Up to $200 per day for the cost of accommodating new employees to enable them to fill eligible roles if they are unable to be appointed locally.
• Financial assistance to induct workers into new roles and deliver training that has been necessitated as a result of the pandemic. New Business Adaptation grants
Between $10,000 and $300,000 to cover up to 50% of the cost of adapting workplaces to comply with COVID-19 health, safety and social distancing requirements or implement required business changes imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
For further details and targeted support, businesses should visit
agriculture.vic.gov.au/agworkforceplan or via email agricultureworkforceplan@ecodev.vic.gov.au Jaclyn Symes MP
Minister for Agriculture
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.
We have created a place where businesses can help each other in an environment of collaboration and growth for the entire local business community. We have dedicated an entire section of the website to information and services for business to business support 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.
Congratulations to the team at First National Real Estate – Bonnici & Associates, for the outstanding achievement at the First National Real Estates Victorian & Tasmanian GEM awards with 10 of their staff recognized for their individual efforts in Sales and Property Management respectively and their Office receiving 4 State Based Awards for Highest Number of Exclusive Listings and Settled Sales. Highest number of Exclusive Listings for a Small Office (Residential)
Highest Number of Settled Sales for a Small Office (Residential)
Highest number of Exclusive Listings for a Small Office (Combined)
Highest Number of Settled Sales for a Small Office (Combined)
Melissa Motton & Janet Friend - Silver Award SALES
Lexley Sewell, Tony Stockdale, Jake Spargo &William Bonnici - Gold Award SALES
Sandra Maher, Maree Watson, Natasha Goodluck & Aki Stefanidakis - Gold Award PROPERTY MANAGEMENT A proud First National – Bonnici & Associates Principal, William Bonnici, said the results show how committed his staff were to compete for business based on Service, Communication and Experience in an environment with fewer property listings.
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
Workplace Manslaughter Laws Webinar - Education of Victorian Business (Part 1 - Legal Information) The Victorian Parliament recently passed new workplace manslaughter laws that will impose fines and jail terms for employers responsible for negligently causing death. This event will best prepare your business to ensure you fully comply.
Free Webinar
Friday 19 June
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.
The COVID-19 Industry Response ProgramThe COVID-19 Industry Response Program is a comprehensive, 12-week online program designed to help businesses adapt and innovate in the face of unprecedented change. This program is delivered by La Trobe Innovation and Entrepreneurship and in partnership with Investible. - Master the tools you need to grow
- Flexible remote learning
- An active support community
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
Action Coach As the pandemic restrictions begin to ease and business starts to reopen, now is a critical time to ensure that you have the best team in place, they are trained and trained in how to Be Patient, Be Kind & Be Compassionate. 7 Keys to a Winning Team
June 18 1:00pm-2:30pm
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 SuppliesKeen medical supplies First Aid Kits, AED
First aid kits for home office $28 including free post
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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
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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.
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