Across the month of April, our community partners have several courses to help with your small business. From improving your digital skills to networking with other local businesses, there is something to support every small business.
City of Banyule
In April, the City of Banyule is offering:
Banyule COVID-19 Business grants: Round 7 (applications close Thursday 7 April)
In Round 7, Banyule Council will continue to support local businesses recovering from COVID-19 restrictions, enabling them to move online, increase their digital presence, implement innovative marketing initiatives, and seek professional advice. These grants will also offer support for new businesses discovering opportunities in the changing environment.
To find out more, visit the Banyule Business website.
Banyule Small Business Mentoring Session
Tuesday 5 April | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS) aims to support businesses that are situated within the City of Banyule.
These Small Business Clinics can help:
- answer your business questions and provide clarity
- focus on marketing, planning or financial issues
- assist to explore business options and opportunities.
For further details and to book, visit the Banyule Business website.
Information Session for Inclusive Banyule Grants
Tuesday 5 April 2022 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Learn more about the grant that supports community activities and programs that support social inclusion, COVID recovery and participation for people from diverse backgrounds.
For further details and to book your place, visit the City of Banyule website.
Nillumbik Shire
During April, Nillumbik Shire is offering:
Starting your Small Business Workshop
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The aim of this workshop is to help potential small businesses owners find out about the essentials of starting your small business.
For further details and to book, please visit the event listing.
City of Whittlesea
During April, the City of Whittlesea is offering:
Small Business Webinars
The City of Whittlesea Youtube channel offers recordings of webinars for gaining new skills or thinking for your business.
To find out more, visit the City of Whittlesea YouTube channel.
Community Partners
Business Victoria
Virtual Mentor Sessions
Business Victoria offers free online business advice sessions to help you start or grow your small business. Available Monday to Friday, these one-on-one sessions are with a business expert and will provide information on your business idea or how to grow your existing business.
For further details and to book, visit the Business Victoria website.
Tools and Templates
Discover the range of templates and tools from Business Victoria to help you and your business. From final demand and financial statement templates to marketing plan documents, they have something to help in every aspect of your business. Find out more on the Business Victoria website.
Australian Tax Office
Join online for the Australian Tax Office’s (ATO) range of short webinars to help you with your small business. From understanding cash flow and GST to connecting with the ATO as a sole trader or small business. For more details and to register, visit the ATO website.
PRACE
PRACE offers short courses in local communities to build skills and knowledge to assist with small business operations.
For details and to enrol, visit the PRACE website.
Neighbourhood Houses
Our neighbourhood houses across Banyule, Whittlesea and Nillumbik are dedicated to supporting life-long learning. Here are a selection of some of the workshops being hosted during March to support small businesses.
City of Whittlesea: Lalor Living & Learning Centre
Lalor Living & Learning Centre has a dedicated classroom for courses and activities in information technology, digital media and basic computing. If you want to learn how to use your new computer or device, we may be able to help you with access to our facilities or with a short course.
Nillumbik Shire: Living and Learning Nillumbik
Computer tutoring 1:1 is available through the Nillumbik Living and Learning Centres.