Events and News UpdateHello, We understand that many of your businesses are being impacted by COVID-19 and conditions are constantly changing. By staying connected we will continue to share with you the assistance available to support your business in the current challenging times.
To further support you, we will continue to share news, information and resources in a WBL Events and News enewsletter, delivered straight to your inbox on a more regular basis. Information will include; support helplines, government resources as well as assistance with health and wellbeing, for both you and your employees.
As we look to further support your businesses we are happy to share your news, updates and initiatives through our social channels. If you know other businesses who would benefit from this information, share this email with them and encourage them to be part of the Western Business Leaders.
Adelaide Business Hub - Business Helpline Are you looking for practical support services?
Adelaide Business Hub has put together practical support services to help small business owners in western Adelaide solve problems, meet challenges and receive up to date information during this crisis.
The Covid-19 Best Ever Links provides updated information for the small business community. Stay tuned for upcoming dates of Business Survival Webinars.
The Business Helpline has also been set up to talk with you about the issues that you are facing in your business right now. The advisors are also experienced small business people who will appreciate your current challenges.
Complete the online form to receive a callback.
JobKeeper Payment Announced this week, if your business has been significantly impacted by COVID-19 you will be able to access a wages subsidy to continue paying your employees.
Under the JobKeeper program, you will be able to claim a fortnightly payment of $1,500 per eligible employee from 30 March 2020, for a maximum of six months. This assistance will help you keep staff and will help you restart when the crisis is over.
You can register your interest in the JobKeeper Payment on the ATO website, or visit business.gov.au for more detailed information on this new support package.
Coronavirus Information Hub Restaurant and Catering have created a coronavirus information hub to keep business owners updated during the coronavirus outbreak. This webpage is updated regularly with the latest information and resources which includes: - Links to relevant federal and state government health alerts
- Updated news relating to the coronavirus
- Fact
Sheets and Templates
- Workplace Relations FAQs for business
- Coronavirus information and support for business government assistance
Grant Guru Focus on
COVID-19 Our Grant Guru lists over 883 national grants worth $354.2 billion.
A focus has been placed on businesses due to COVID-19 and can be accessed through the Quick List.
SA Tenders and Contracts There are many ways for you to do business with Council.
You can access numerous public tenders, requests for proposals or similar documents by visiting the Tenders SA website.
You can also register with SA Tenders and Contracts to receive notification of upcoming public tenders.
Grants and Funding Opportunities Webinar What is available and how do you access it?
An opportunity to share up to date insights about grants and funding opportunities from Australia and around the world.
Employment Facilitator for Adelaide, Leanne Hill will take you through information relevant for sole traders and if you find yourself out of work, including support from the Australian Government.
When: Fri, 3 April 11:30am - 12:30am
How to survive COVID-19, recover well and crisis-proof your Tourism Business "Being challenged is inevitable. Being defeated is optional."
This online course focuses on: - business survival
- tapping into government grants
- tips and ideas for living in uncertain times
- communicating in times of a crisis
- helping you build your business continuity plan ready for implementation
Resilience Fund for the Arts The Australia Council has today announced a Resilience Fund of approximately $5M for artists and arts organisations to support their livelihoods, practice and operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2020 Resilience Fund includes three streams: - Survive - small grants for individuals, groups and organisations to offset or recoup financial losses due to cancelled activity.
- Adapt - grants for individuals, groups and organisations to adapt their practice and explore new operating models.
- Create - grants for individuals, groups and organisations to continue to create artistic work and develop creative responses in a time of disruption.
Applications for the Resilience Fund quick response opportunities open on Friday 3 April 2020.
Arts and Disability Mentoring Initiative
Application for the Arts and Disability Mentoring Initiative have also reopened, the new closing date is Tues, 14 April.
#shoplocal As we look to further support our businesses we'd love to hear from you.
Have you changed your business model? Are you offering food delivery or a takeaway service? Maybe you are running online cookery or exercise classes, or perhaps you are helping the community in these challenging times.
Send us your news, updates and initiatives. A great landscape image would be fantastic and of course your social handles so we can tag you in everything we do.
There has never been a more important time for business owners to remember the importance of self care, health and wellbeing.
Heads up for Small Business have a range of resources designed to help you look after your own mental health and support a healthy workplace. Beyond Blue can also provide you with information and support to cope during the Coronavirus outbreak.
SA Health have also released a Mental Health Support line – 1800 632 753 https://buff.ly/2QWMf6E
Maintaining a Healthy Mindset in Your Workplace These are troubling times for the business community, both financially and mentally.
Business SA has partnered with Employers Mutual Limited (EML) to assemble an expert panel to provide advice and support, that can help you to deal with any uncertainty and stress you and your staff might be facing at this time. This webinar will provide you with practical, actionable advice to help you: - understand the psychology of what is going on with feelings, emotions and stress during COVID-19.
- cope and manage mental health for those of you having to close your business or drastically reduce services
- how to keep your staff working from home engaged and mentally healthy
- how to navigate the resources and supports available
You will have an opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the best practices to maintain a healthy mind and ensure the mental resilience of yourself and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
When: Tues, 7 Apr 10:30am - 11:30am
COVID-19 Dealing with Uncertainty and Cashflow For thousands of our businesses this is not business as usual. Dealing with the cash flow implications of the current COVID-19 related economic crisis will probably be your main concern.
Family Business Australia (FBA) has partnered with Australia’s dedicated SME Business Bank, Judo Bank to provide an opportunity to gain an insight into the impact coronavirus is having on the economic system and Australian SMEs.
It will also look to provide practical tips on how you as a business owner might look to position a discussion with your banker around accessing additional funding at this time.
When: Wed, 8 Apr 12:00pm - 12:45pm AEST
How to get Leads and Sales Using a Chatbot?Perhaps you’ve looked into chatbots, maybe you’ve tried it out and found it is not as easy as you might first think.
Chatbots can be the fastest way to have a sales conversation and visitors can be more likely to convert.
When: Tues, 7 April 12:30pm - 1:30pm Use promo code SWITCH for free tickets.
Creative Connections Connect, Adapt. Respond.
Creative connections is focused around three key themes: - leadership
- digital
- arts practice adaptation
Explore the schedule and see what works best for you.
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