Business resources

Small business owners in Mount Alexander have the opportunity to build skills and knowledge in a series of low-cost workshops. Mount Alexander Shire Council has partnered with State Government – Small Business Victoria to deliver the workshops that support and encourage local small businesses.

The workshops will be held each month from February to November 2018 at the heavily subsidised cost of $20 – $30. Business Association members who attend at least one of the upcoming workshops will receive a 50 per cent discount for business mentoring sessions with the Small Business Mentoring Service.

Mentoring sessions are also offered as part of the workshop series. These comprise of a one-on-one 1 hour meeting with an experienced business adviser and is offered through the Small Business Mentoring Service and is sponsored by Council and Robertson Hyetts Solicitors.

Business Planning Essentials!
When: 6:00pm, Monday 5 February
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lloyd Street, Castlemaine
For further information and registering for the workshop visit eventbrite

Effective Business Practices
When: 9.30am, Monday 5 March
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
For further information and registering for the workshop visit eventbrite

Commercialising Your New Idea
Session 1
When: 9.30am, Monday 16 April
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine

Session 2
When: 9.30am, Monday 23 April
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
For further information and registering for the workshop visit eventbrite

Taking Your Business Online
When: 6.00pm, Monday 7 May
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
For further information and registering for the workshop visit eventbrite

Marketing Your Business
**Sold out**
When: 6.00pm, Monday 4 June
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
For further information and registering for the workshop visit eventbrite

Advanced Marketing: How to make your strategy work smarter
**Sold out**
When: 9.30am to 1:00pm, Monday 6 August
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
For further information and registering for the workshop visit eventbrite

Already Online: How to drive your digital marketing further
**Sold out**
When: 9.30am, Monday 3 September
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
For further information and registering for the workshop visit eventbrite

Creating Effective Digital Content: What works and why
**Sold out**
When: 6pm, Monday 8 October
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
For further information and registering for the workshop visit eventbrite

Selling or Succession?: How to exit successfully
**Sold out**
When: 6pm, Monday 12 November
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
For further information and registering for the workshop visit eventbrite

For enquiries about the small business workshops contact Eva Parkin, Council’s Economy Development Officer, on 5471 1805 or e.parkin@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Register now for one-on-one digital mentoring

Bendigo Regional Tourism in partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo is connecting regional tourism operators to experienced digital mentors.

The program will be highly subsidised and will provide one-on-one individualised support and training so these businesses may grow their digital presence, learn new skills in digital management with a goal to improve sales and future business opportunities.

Eligible tourism operators are located within the City of Great Bendigo, Shire of Loddon, Mount Alexander Shire and the Central Goldfields Shire.

For further details and to register visit www.brtmentoring.digital

Did you know that there are millions of grant dollars available for business through government funding programs right now?

There is Victorian State and Federal Government funding available for you to access, but you need to know where to look for the information, understand the criteria, eligibility and guidelines.

Council recently held an informal expo style event with the people who assess your funding applications. It provided a unique opportunity to talk directly with funding program managers about what grants are available, what they look for in a grant application and how to apply.

We have received great feedback about the event and are planning another information session for later in the year. In the meantime, check out the range of grants on offer.

• New Energy Jobs Fund
• Micro Grid
• Environmental Upgrade Agreements
• Boost Your Business Vouchers Program
• Food Source Victoria
• Wine Growth Fund
• Entrepreneurs Program (Federal Government)
• Regional Jobs Fund
• Regional Skills Fund

For enquiries contact Eva Parkin, Economic Development Officer 5471 1805 or e.parkin@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.