Cutting Energy Costs for Small Businesses
Recently we announced two new programs to help Victorian small businesses slash their energy bills and help them recover from the impacts of coronavirus. The Solar for Business Program will provide 15,000 solar rebates to eligible small businesses, covering up to 50 per cent of the cost of a rooftop solar system up to $3,500.…
Business Costs Assistance Program Now Open
The new $92 million Business Costs Assistance Program is part of the Victorian Government’s $143 million Circuit Breaker Action Business Support Package and will assist small businesses, including sole traders, in highly impacted sectors, such as hospitality, food wholesaling, tourism, events, and selected retail. The program offers grants of $2000 to small businesses, including sole traders, regardless…
Small-scale and Craft Program stream one round two now open
Calling all local small-scale and craft producers! A new round of funding through the Small-Scale and Craft Program is now open. If you’re looking to modernise your equipment or adopt new technologies, diversify your product range, or expand your outreach then this opportunity could be for you. Eligible agribusinesses can receive up to $15,000…
What is a lifestyle practice?
Smart Happy Business can help you build a successful lifestyle practice but what is a lifestyle practice and do you even want one? The starting point to understanding a lifestyle practice and determining if it is for you is to understand what it is not. 1: A lifestyle practice is not the biggest business you…
Looking for a job, or know others who are?
A job search can be a daunting task and you may not know where to start. It’s competitive and you want to stand out to potential employers and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and can-do attitude. Check out these free one-hour job search webinars for essential information on how to most effectively search for a…
Another grant! Vic Business Support Fund
A quick update on the current Vic Business Support grant. Businesses with employees and registered for GST are invited to apply for another grant of $5000 for this expansion of the Vic Business Support Fund. If you were eligible for the $10,000 grant in May/June and you’re in the current lockdown area, chances are good…