The Business Wodonga Connection July 17, 2020
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THE BUSINESS CONNECTION
Federal Government announces Job Trainer
The Federal Government announced a new Skills Package as part of their economic response to COVID-19. The package is designed to keep apprentices in jobs and support more Australians to undertake training in areas of demand. Their media release said, ‘Backing training, apprentices, and jobs is all part of the Morrison Government’s plan to restore our economy after the coronavirus pandemic and keep Australians in work.’
Border Closure
- You can apply for the border declaration permit via the Service NSW website, here. It should only take a few minutes.
- Cross-border residents within a 50km vicinity of the border will automatically qualify for a ‘Type-C’ permit,
- Both adults and children are required to get a permit to travel from Victoria to NSW
- The permit is valid for 14 days from the date of issue
Congratulations to our previous winners
April:
Solar Integrity
May:
Impact Building Approvals
June:
Robert Stevens Commercial Real Estate
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
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.
MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
Do you know or have a small businesses that answers “Yes” to the following in your area?
- Has the business been affected by the Drought or COVID-19?
- Is the business experiencing, or at risk of experiencing financial hardship?
- Do they employ less than 20 employees?
- Is the business ineligible to access services under the existing Rural Financial Counselling Service program?
- Does the business operate in the North East of Victoria?
If there are businesses that meet the above, they could be eligible for Free, Independent & Confidential assistance with your local Small business financial counsellor. More information.
LATEST MEMBERS OFFERS
Coffee Connectors Online
Coffee Connectors is online, meet or catch up with your fellow business owners across the community from the comfort of your own home.
Tuesday 4 Aug 8:00AM
Adapting to the New Business as Usual
Join Business Edge Accountants for a 60-minute complimentary webinar, Adapting to the New Business as Usual. We’ll show you how to find your new ‘business as usual’, including:
• Lessons from lockdown
• Choosing to change
• The fundamentals of rebuilding your business
• How to leave no stone unturned
• Pulling it together into a cohesive plan
Plus, we’ll update you on how we can continue to support you to reach your new normal.
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2020, the world’s most comprehensive research on startup ecosystems, has launched
Created in a partnership between Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network, the #GSER2020 includes:
- Rankings of the Top 40 Startup Ecosystems in the world;
- Rankings of the Top 100 Emerging Startup Ecosystems;
- A detailed look at the global startup landscape in 2020;
- Insights into how COVID-19 has harmed startups around the world;
- An in-depth policy analysis into how to effectively support startups.
What is 'Sister School' all about?
Business Education and support network
Business coaching, networking and mentoring from experienced business leaders
10 week online business program
Business education including sales, marketing, operations and growth plans
Fully Subsidised, free workshop
My Big Idea workshop is provided at no cost to you thanks to our incredible corporate and government partners
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 21st, 28th - July
Upskill My Business
Business Victoria is providing people with free online business learning workshops and courses. Make the most of these opportunities and upskill your self or employees.
Unpaid pandemic leave and annual leave at half pay extended
The Fair Work Commission has extended the entitlement to unpaid pandemic leave and annual leave at half pay in 63 awards.
What is Schedule X?
Schedule X is a temporary schedule in some awards. It gives employees:
- 2 weeks of unpaid pandemic leave
- the ability to take twice as much annual leave at half their normal pay if their employer agrees.
Upskill with Microsoft
Online/interactive training sessions that will change the way you manage your workload!
Manage your Outlook Inbox for success
Manage your workload with Outlook
Advanced Outlook time-saving tips
Introduction of Microsoft OneNote
Doing more with Microsoft OneNote
Working remotely with Microsoft Teams
Priced at $105, however, if you mention you are a business Wodonga member you will only pay $75!
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
Do you have a story to highlight or content to share? Let Business Wodonga Know.
Business Recovery Forum Report
We encourage you all to read the 'Quick of the Blocks' Wodonga recovery forum report. Please provide feedback to Business Wodonga at mail@businesswodonga.com.au
Visualising Law, Death and the Body – Bold Thinking Series
Mikael Owunna is joined by Associate Professor Rebecca Scott Bray (University of Sydney) and Dr Marc Trabsky (La Trobe University) to discuss how photography can reveal social, political and legal realities, while also providing a counterpoint to dominant narratives of the black body.
Wednesday, 29 July 2020
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
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.
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.