The Business Wodonga Connection June 19, 2020
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THE BUSINESS CONNECTION
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.
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
Returning to your workplace?
Business Wodonga – links to facts sheets, guidance notes, planning templates
Victorian Government restrictions
Keep safe, we all have a responsibility to minimise spreading this virus.
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
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.
Thank You to the businesses that have signed up:
Ingrained Culture | | Marshalls Dent Wilmoth Lawyers | | MAKE Finance Group | | CanDO VA Solutions, | | Passion Business Advisors | | Dyson Bus Lines | | Fetcher Plumbing & Co Pty Ltd | | Total HRM | | Edge D-Zine | | Sprout Business & Wellness Coaching | | ActionCoach Business Steps | | Parkside Produce | | Starfish Marketing | | That Little Place | | Will It To Be | | KHB Bookkeeping | | Ashlin Technology Services || Exact Computers || Bumblebee Lawn & Maintenace || Fox Digital Imaging || Megas Music Store || DA Sign Pty Ltd || Impact Building Approvals || SJM Computer Tutoring and Support || Duly Served Legal & Consulting || North East Oil Distributors || PM Maintenance || Alex Berry Fine Wine Specialist || The Honest Canine || Enhance Styling & Events || RMR Engineering Pty Ltd || Fencing For Fires || The Regional Development Company || Susan Benedyka || E2E The Change Agency || Camper Trailers Albury Wodonga || Yardsapart landscaping || BP Air services || Pet Station || One Plus One Fashion || IBT First Class Accounts Ovens & Murray || Little Lane Cafe || Blush Me ||
MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
Time2talk Leadership and Communication
partners with clients to provide a diverse range of people development solutions that inspire behavioural change, continuous improvement and growth in your organisation.
Time2talk has great upcoming courses.
Transitioning your Work Space and Habits – 23rd June
Managing your Mental Health and Wellbeing – 25th June
Working with Emotional Intelligence – 30th June
Coaching Your Team – 2nd July
Building Resilience and Productivity – 7th July
Influencing and Engaging your Stakeholders – 9th July
Building Better Workplace Relationships – 14th July
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
Building Resillence: How to prepare for business
Every business faces exposure to risk. It could be a natural crisis event such as a bushfire or flood, or man-made such as accident or illness.
23 June 2020
9:00am – 12:00pm
Finance fundamentals: How to keep cash flowing
Even a profitable business can have issues with cash flow. Cash flow is the life blood of every small business.
25 June 2020
10:00am – 12:00pm
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.
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 Program
The 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
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 use and costs in your business
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.
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.