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Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty
The ATO’s Superannuation Guarantee (SG) Amnesty closes in less than a month. See how you can get back on track without penalty.
The Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme
How tenants and landlords can avoid financial hardship during COVID-19
The Art of Being Findable - SEO for (Non-Techie) Small Business
You don’t have to be a tech geek to know how Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) can drive traffic to your website, increase awareness, build demand, authority, and trust. But, to reap these rewards, you must understand how SEO works.
Cash Flow Boost Payment #2 – What you need to know
Your business could get thousands back from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) via your Business Activity Statement (BAS).
Apprentices & Trainees wage subsidy $1.5 billion boost
If you employ apprentices and trainees you could be eligible for a wage subsidy under the “Supporting Apprentices & Trainees” wage subsidy scheme.
Government Support Options for Businesses
With nearly 5 months passing since the first COVID-19 restrictions were introduced there have been a lot of announcements for government business support programs. While you may be familiar with much of it already, it is worth checking in again to see what support may apply to your current circumstances.
Stage 4 Business Restrictions
This week the State Government made a series of announcements about how Stage 4 restrictions will affect businesses. These business restrictions have been broken into three groups and any business that is able to remain open that has five or more employees will now also require a Covid-Safe Plan.
Member Spotlight: Pilates and Movement with Marnie
Pilates and Movement with Marnie is a home-based pilates studio in Melton West. With a successfully growing business and loyal customers, the commencement of Stage 3 lockdowns gave this small business an opportunity to move into the online space.
Western Water – bill support for business customers
Western Water provides water, recycled water and sewerage services to businesses and residents within parts of the City of Melton. As part of its charter as an essential service provider, Western Water has vital support programs tailored to suit both residential and business customers impacted by COVID-19.
Tap into support from the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)
Membership has its privileges, see how a free VCCI membership can assist your business.
Tips to Help Manage JobKeeper and Staff Leave Entitlements
Juggling JobKeeper and staff annual leave is tricky but there are some steps that you can take to make it easier.
JobKeeper 2.0 - What you need to know
While the news of the JobKeeper program extension is good news for many businesses, it does come with some new conditions such as lower rates and with additional eligibility testing for small businesses and sole traders.
Member Spotlight: Events720/The Wooden Toy Co
Faced with the COVID-19 disruption, a business in hibernation and an unknown timeline for what lay ahead, Events 720 owners, Leon and Chloe Mortimer, were given a unique opportunity to increase their focus on their children’s play while they were at home.
Loan Repayment Deferral Extension – what you need to know
We look at 4 key points you should be aware of as a business owner to see if you qualify for an extension and provide some other information to help you make an informed decision.
A legal perspective: Five things businesses should be doing through these tough times!
COVID-19 is extraordinarily tough for everyone in business. But as Tania White, Principal Lawyer and Director of Cross the T outlines, there are some steps that all business owners can implement, to ensure your business is well-placed to make it through to the other side.
Investment Spotlight: West Pines – The Gateway to Melton
Key entry point to Melton is set to be transformed by the exciting development of a highly visible 44 hectare site.
Conquering the Crisis - Melton Music
Melton Music are the focus of this second instalment in our video series depicting how Venture Melton Business Network members are coping with ever-changing and challenging COVID-19 restrictions.
6 steps to reduce your energy costs
With energy costs a large contributor to the daily running expenses of every business, it’s an opportune time to review your bills and make changes to save you money, both now and into the future.
Keeping your head in Lockdown - 5 mental health tips for small business owners
Keeping on top of mental health and wellbeing can be difficult but Jodie Evans, Psychologist/Director at local City of Melton business, The Mindful Centre has provided her 5 top tips to help small business owners with their mental health & wellbeing.
State Government – More Financial Support Announced
Financial support is available to help your business through the renewed COVID-19 restrictions.