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As the end of the financial year approaches, you are likely looking for ways to encourage growth, strategies to improve your company’s bottom line, learn about the latest government initiatives available and stay on top of emerging industry trends.
Our May edition features information about Government initiatives, insights into Casey’s top or emerging industries, stories of local businesses' successes, and innovations.
We are always looking for ways to share our local business community’s exciting announcements and updates. Send your business news via email to Council’s Economic Development Team here.
Showcasing Casey businesses life hacks
Do digital platforms drive your customer engagement? Are you known for your creative business solutions like Endeavor Hills the Grounded Grocer Café showing how they recycle and reuse their takeaway cup holders?
If your business has quality video content about your business life hack, we can post it in our newsletter. For more information, please contact us via email: ecodev@casey.vic.gov.au
The big challenges small business owners face
Recent Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows an uptick in establishing new small businesses in Casey, triggered by COVID-19. The allure of flexibility and personal freedom may seem enticing when running your own business but can bring some significant challenges.
Realise your true business value opportunities post-COVID-19 today
Price Waterhouse Coopers recently hosted an insightful global perspective series online called Take on Tomorrow that tackled big issues with big thinkers about challenges businesses of all sizes experienced during the last two years. In this series, the latest thinking about how businesses can imagine a more fantastic and prosperous future with their customers and society is put under the microscope to bring about positive change.
Is your business ready for winter?
Winter is only weeks away, so Melbourne businesses are gearing up for what the cooler weather will bring. The Victorian Government have various initiatives available right now that can help.
Small Business Digital Adaption ProgramThe Victorian State Government is running a state-wide initiative to help small businesses to upgrade help you build or upgrade your website, improve your cash flow, start online marketing, manage your jobs and projects, and keep better track of stock. For more information, visit Business Victoria’s website here. |
The Small Business Ventilation ProgramA program that aims to help eligible public-facing small businesses to improve building ventilation in areas accessible to customers and reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Find out more here |
Free entertainers for local events
Are you a City of Casey business running an event? You could be eligible to have a professional local entertainer appear at your event for FREE!
From now until 30 June 2022, the City of Casey is providing local businesses with entertainers valued at up to $1,000 to help you make your event a success. This promotion forms part of the City of Casey’s Go All Out in Casey local business support. *Terms and conditions apply.
Have you or your business hit a rough patch?
Call Beyond Blue’s NewAccess hotline for Small Business Owners on 1300 945 301 for free and confidential mental health coaching program that gives small business owners, including sole traders the support they need.
Community is key for Berwick Physiotherapy’s continued success
Berwick Physiotherapy celebrated significant milestones over the past two years that are worth crowing about.
Council’s free local business promotion initiative
Do you want to elevate your business’s profile for free? Are you looking for new ways to tap into Casey’s booming consumer market?
Council is offering free advertising via its Go All Out in Casey campaign where local businesses can profit from emerging business engagement opportunities until June when they submit their promotional special offers online.
Skill and training boost for small business
The Government’s Skills and Training Boost encourages small businesses across Australia to train new staff and upskill existing staff, helping them to be innovative and grow.
Learn more about this exciting initiative on Chisholm TAFE’s website here.
Small Business Skills and Training Boost - Increased tax incentives to upskill your staff
The Federal Government through the Australian Taxation Office are allowing small businesses with an annual turnover of less than $50 million to deduct an additional 20% of expenditure incurred on eligible training courses provided to employees.
Visit the Australian Tax Office website to learn more.
Victorian Government launches sick pay pilot for casual and contract workers
The Victorian Government has launched its nation-leading initiative to pilot sick pay for casual and contract workers in certain occupations in Victoria over the next two years. Click here to learn more.
