Cultural Diversity Week (CDW) is 21-28 March 2021 . To celebrate Cultural Diversity Week 2021, Knox City Council, in partnership with the Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne) and Welcoming Cities , is excited to host ‘Campfire Conversati...
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Hundreds of Victorian small businesses and sole traders have taken up the offer of free mentoring sessions, providing fresh eyes and expert advice as operators plan for a strong recovery in 2021. The Andrews Labor Government’s Business Recover...
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Is your organisation passionate about and active in promoting the health and wellbeing of the Knox community? What are your hopes for a healthy future? We invite you to attend a workshop to express your views about: Drugs and Alcohol ...
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The good people at EACH have teamed up with their partners at Financial Counselling Victoria and created these 2 minute videos designed to introduce financial counselling and highlight some of the areas that are relevant for business owners. We hop...
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Victoria’s business community has been greatly impacted by the global pandemic. To help businesses manage this impact, the Victorian Government has announced a further $143 million package to support eligible businesses impacted by the circuit ...
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Looking to start a small business? Want to develop your existing small business? Good news ... help is on the way with the Victorian Government's Small Business Bus returning to Knox in May and June this year. Locations and dates listed below. ...
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There are many mental health and wellbeing services currently available to Knox businesses. Victoria State Government Mental Health Support For Hair, Hotel And Retail Workers Victorian Small Business Commission Crea...
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Following the Victorian Government's announcement today , the below are links to resources and information updated to help you understand what this means: Summary of the changes Victorian Government COVID-19 information hub P...
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New laws passed by the Parliament today will make it easier for Victorian workers to get treatment and support for work-related mental health injuries as soon as they need it. Delivering on a key election commitment, the Workplace Injury Rehab...
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Registrations are now open for Business Clean Up Day - Tuesday, 2 March 2021. Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday 7 March, but in recognition that businesses often wish to participate during work hours, the official Business Clean Up Day is Tues...
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Knox City Council recognises it has an important role to play in supporting and addressing social equity issues affecting marginalised and/or at-risk communities and businesses. We are currently undertaking a needs analysis to better understand the...
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COVID Business Update Following the Victorian Government's announcement today of a five day lockdown , the below are links to resources and information that will be updated to help you understand what this means: Summary of the changes...
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Calling all Knox local business owners who want to learn from the best. Knox City Council is excited to announce another fantastic program to help local businesses with their financial requirements. Multi award winners Hayes Girling Financial are...
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You can now access your first service offering from the Australian Small Business Advisory Service (ASBAS) program for free. Get help to use digital tools to save you time and money, and grow your business. Learn more ...
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The JobMaker Hiring Credit is here and is giving businesses and young people impacted by COVID-19 a helping hand. Helping young people secure jobs now will build their skills, improve their career prospects and support Australia's economic recove...
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The Andrews Labor Government is providing mental health support directly to the owners and staff of hairdressing and beauty salons, pubs and retail stores in a Victorian-first program to help small businesses. Minister for Small Business Jaala Pulf...
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Telco products and services are more important than ever for businesses. Check out the new Telco tips for small businesses fact sheet to help you make the most of your telco services. Find out more ...
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A skilled cyber security workforce is essential for keeping Australians safe online, grants from $250,000 up to $3 million are available to fund 50% of eligible project expenditure that can help improve the quality or availability of cyber securi...
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Conflicts of interest occur in all businesses. The important thing is to make sure that you and your employees know the process to declare them. If you have a code of conduct or a conflict of interest policy, you can hold your staff accountable. ...
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If you’re thinking of changing from a sole trader to a company, it’s important you know what your reporting, legal and tax obligations are. To help you decide which business structure is right for you, business.gov.au have compared the costs, lia...
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Use these business.gov.au finder tools to explore government services available to help businesses. Events and training Grants and programs Expertise and advice ...
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To help you start, change or grow your business, business.gov.au are working to improve document templates. Want to help make them better to use? Answer our quick questions ...
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The second JobKeeper Payment extension started on 4 January and ends 28 March 2021. Employers can be eligible for the second JobKeeper extension even if they were not eligible for the first extension. To be eligible employers will need to sh...
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a new service - Online services for business to make it easier for you to interact with the ATO online to manage your tax and super obligations. Learn more ...
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NewAccess for Small Business Owners is a free and confidential mental health program, developed by Beyond Blue. The program is designed to support small business owners manage life stress so they can move forward. The NewAccess for Small Business...
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During these challenging times, it’s more important than ever to stay on top of your cash flow. The Cash Flow Coaching Kit can help you understand and manage your business’ cash flow, particularly in times of financial stress. The kit contains ea...
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UPDATE: New restrictions over the next 5 days unfortunately means that Victorians are only allowed to shop for essentials and takeaway or delivered food. Perhaps consider online purchases in your local area this Valentine's Day or saving up your tre...
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A Melbourne-based app made by and for tradies to help manage their businesses is one of eight new providers to join the Andrews Labor Government’s Small Business Digital Adaptation Program . Trade Trak provides a cloud-based comprehensive tool for...
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If you're feeling stressed, worried or overwhelmed, you're not alone – know you can call the Partners in Wellbeing helpline on 1300 375 330 for free and confidential mental health support and financial counselling (weekdays 9am–10pm, weekends 9am–5...
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Creating your own mental health plan is a way to make sure you have strategies to call on to look after your wellbeing. It’s also an important part of planning for business continuity and resilience. Visit our website to get started. ...
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The Australian Government introduced new insolvency processes on 1 January 2021 to strengthen supports for people in small business. The changes aim to make insolvency processes simpler, less time consuming and less costly, and to let more peo...
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5 business trends to expect in 2021 including a greater emphasis on local communities and sustainability, a renewed focus on resilience and risk management and more experimentation from adaptive businesses Free and low-cost w...
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Victorian small business owners have shown incredible strength and resilience in responding to the challenges and adapting to the changing circumstances of 2020. As we work on getting through to the other side of the pandemic, I encourage you to stay...
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With local councils playing a crucial role in supporting small businesses, we're thrilled that Moorabool Shire Council is the latest to officially sign up to our Small Business Friendly Council initiative, joining 43 other councils in making the pl...
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With infrastructure projects happening across the state to meet the needs of our growing communities, it's vital that we take steps to ensure the disruption they cause doesn't put a strain on small business . That's why we're engaging with key stakeh...
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If you’re finding that your small business is no longer viable, you might need to consider closing your business. Making this decision isn’t easy, however, there are resources to help including: guidance on warning signs your business could b...
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For updates on our supports for small business, visit the VSBC website and follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn . ...
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Did you know that the Australian Consumer Law protects small business owners from unfair terms in standard form contracts? Unfair terms include ones that: allow only one party to avoid or limit their obligations under the contract allow o...
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The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) is pleased to announce the opening of the first stage of applications for funding to deliver Jobs Victoria Employment Services for the period July 2021 to June 2023. Applications for funding will f...
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The Victorian Government encourages business to check the following: Review and update their COVIDSafe Plan to ensure compliance, random spot checks are occurring in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Ensure fitted face mas...
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The Partners in Wellbeing Helpine is here to help small business owners and their employees manage feeling stressed and overwhelmed. These have been challenging times for all Victorians, but if you're a small business owner you've pr...
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The Victorian Government’s further extension of the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme) until 28 March 2021 is now in effect. Small business tenants seeking rent relief between 1 January 2021 and 28 March 2021 will need to apply to their ...
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You can now apply online for an Outdoor Dining Permit. Hospitality venues can: expand onto footpaths take over on-street car parking space immediately outside their business; or join with neighbouring hospitality businesses to ta...
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A free QR code service from the Victorian Government is now available for all Victorian businesses and venues. The records help contact tracers in the event a positive case of coronavirus (COVID-19) is identified. There are no ongoing costs for busin...
Continue readingThe Bayswater Business Precinct (BBP) is a thriving business and employment community thatis home to over 4,800 businesses and which supports more than 30,000 local jobs. Well known across Australia and internationally for its skills in heavy vehic... (Knox Economic Development)
The Andrews Labor Government’s commitment to pay all small business supplier invoices within 10 business days – the fastest government payments timeline in Australia – will continue beyond the coronavirus pandemic. Minister for Small Business Jaala...
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The Andrews Labor Government is supporting small businesses, micro-businesses and sole traders across Victoria with grants provided to local business chambers and trader groups. Minister for Small Business Jaala Pulford said 182 business chambers a...
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Victorian business owners across the state can now access a free QR Code Service which will help make things easy as we continue our economic recovery. The Victorian Government’s QR Code Service can be used by businesses and venues to keep records ...
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The Victorian Government has announced the further easing of restrictions in Victoria from 11:59 pm on Sunday 22 November. The following is a high-level summary of some of the key changes for businesses. For more detail on these changes, please see t...
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Victorian businesses will be supported to create more jobs – helping owners, workers and their families as we recover from the pandemic. The efforts of hard-working Victorian businesses have been critical in keeping our state safe – so it’s critica...
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Many small business owners have had to put their plans on hold this year. We want to make sure they can come back stronger than ever before, investing billions of dollars to back local businesses and grow local jobs. Our support continues in the Vi...
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How would you like to kickstart your 2021 by learning more about how to maximise your website, social media and other digital marketing channels? Knox City Council is excited to be offering a select number of local businesses the opportunity to pa...
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Know a friend, family member, community leader or colleague who has made a beneficial contribution to the Knox community? Nominate them for any of the following categories of awards: Citizen of the Year Local Hero Young Citizen of th...
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The Victorian Government has provided Council with a limited supply of thermometers for local businesses. While thermometers are not mandatory for businesses, temperature checking is a further preventative measure you can take when operating on-sit...
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To assist with the recovery from the impact of COVID-19, the Australian Government is providing support to all employers who engage a new Australian Apprentice. The Australian Government has announced the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage ...
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Free #BeKindKnox Business packs Join our community wide #BeKindKnox campaign and order your free business pack. This campaign will encourage our community to support local, and lift community spirit. Each ...
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Emergencies, Government Grants, ABNs and your details Did you know that your ABN is used for more than just invoicing? Updating your ABN details is easily overlooked with the day-to-day demands of running a business, but it really shouldn’t be. ...
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Helping small business owners navigate COVID-19 October is WorkSafe's Heath and Safety Month – Navigating through COVID-19, which runs until October 27, 2020. Check out a range of free Health & Safety Month webinars that can help you na...
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Small businesses urged to seek financial counselling as they consider the future Demand for financial counselling is expected to increase markedly in the second half of 2020 as small businesses and sole traders realise the full impact on their tra...
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MEDIA RELEASE - 30 September 2020 New regulations introduce proportional rent relief for commercial tenants and give powers for rent relief orders to be made when landlords refuse to negotiate in good faith with tenants suffering losses due to the...
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The JobKeeper Payment has been extended and is available for eligible businesses from 28 September 2020 until 28 March 2021. The key changes include: changes to JobKeeper payment rates for employees based on the total hours each employee w...
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Eastern Innovation has partnered with Australia’s leading startup training provider, Startup Onramp, to bring the Founders Course to SE Melbourne. The Founders Course is a fully online training and mentoring program designed to help new and aspiring ...
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Media Release - 16th September 2020 Victorians will experience summer in a whole new way this year, as we back businesses to reimagine the way they work – as part of a $290 million package that delivers further support to the entertainment industr...
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This grant was created to support the cultural and creative sectors in Knox, sectors that are heavily reliant on patron numbers, events, festivals and tourism. The funding complements the Sustaining Creative Workers initiative issued by the State Gov...
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COVID-19 has created major disruptions to businesses that may have long-term impacts. The Mentoring and Commercial Advice Program has been created to support business owners in several specific areas during this time. Free sessions are available wi...
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This grant was created to support existing businesses in Knox to build their online eCommerce presence and capability including website, social media and other online marketing channels. Successful grant recipients will be able to better meet the nee...
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This grant was created to support existing manufacturing businesses in Knox to transition and pivot their manufacturing to respond to medical, health and other supply chain needs that have arisen due to COVID-19. The grant can also assist with addres...
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Box Hill Institute has developed 3 on-line courses (Skill Set) on behalf of the Victorian Government to directly respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These three Infection Control Skill Sets are free for delivery to customer-facing employe...
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Creative Activation Fund seeks to support the development and delivery of creative projects that can increase visitation and have strong potential to become cultural tourist attractions. Creative activation projects that can be supported include, ...
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There is assistance available for Victorian hospitality businesses impacted by restrictions put in place to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). CBD Small Hospitality Grant The CBD Small Hospitality Grants are part of the Victorian ...
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The Ahead for Business digital hub has relaunched with an expanded range of resources to support your mental health and wellbeing as a small business owner. Run by mental health organisation Everymind, the digital hub was the recipient of a $3.1 ...
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If you close or sell your business and you have employees who work for you, you have to let your employees know what happens next. Your options and obligations to your employees As the current business owner, you have limited options: If...
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Pondering the Pivot - podcast With so many Australian businesses in a Covid-19 holding pattern, is now the time right for digital transformation? Listen to the ponderings of two facilitators from the Entrepreneurs' Programme, Tony Shannon and Ro...
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As more small businesses use digital and online tools to run their business and sell things, the ACCC is urging you to protect your information. Scams affecting small business Scams can target any small business. The ACCC's Targeting scams re...
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The Business Resilience program is specifically designed to assist small businesses suffering the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Support includes free access to virtual mentoring, online workshops, and resources. The Business Resilience program ...
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Thousands of small businesses have taken up fr ee online short courses being offered by the State Government. Upskill My Business has helped almost 25,000 users increase their capabilities and learn vital skills with webinars, articles and course...
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$26 million in wellbeing and mental health support for Victorian businesses. Program Overview Through this program, Victorians dealing with the challenges of running a small business can get the mental health support they need to navigate thro...
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If your small business is struggling with power bills as a result of COVID-19, you should reach out to your energy provider as soon as possible to get help. The Australian Energy Regulator's (AER) updated Statement of Expectations sets out import...
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MEDIA RELEASE - 12 August 2020 Victorian businesses doing it tough will receive more help in dealing with the stress and emotional impacts of the coronavirus pandemic through a new Victorian Government wellbeing initiative. Minister for Sm...
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Stage 4 restrictions are now in place for metropolitan Melbourne and Stage 3 restrictions are now in place for regional Victoria and Mitchell Shire. These restrictions are designed to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Every workplace pe...
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Anton and Kris Karak have more than 25 years of business experience in providing clinical and wholesale orthotic and prosthetic products and services. Massons Healthcare was established in 2003 in Melbourne when Anton and Kris acquired George W Mas...
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Bayswater signage manufacturer, Signex Group, lost 70 per cent of its business when event organisers drew a red line through their events earlier this year. The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, the Grand Prix and major golf tournamen...
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MEDIA RELEASE - 31 July 2020 Statement from CEO’s of CitiPower, Powercor, United Energy, Jemena and AusNet Services Victorian households and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 environment will continue to have electricity network charge...
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We're here to help your business adapt and build resilience through these challenging times. It is our priority to support the recovery of our community and local economy, by providing a range of relief measures for businesses, and support initiative...
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MEDIA RELEASE - 28 July 2020 The Victorian Government is supporting Victoria's hard-hit music sector with funding to celebrate and share local music and keep musicians and music businesses working. Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley to...
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Following an $18.5 million investment, Tabulam and Templer Homes for the Aged (TTHA) in Bayswater recently opened a brand new 54-bed state-of-the-art residential aged care wing. Three years in the making, this luxurious aged care accommodation is ...
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Country Cob Bakery and cafe has opened its second Victorian outlet on the corner of Mountain Highway and Dorset Road. Business owner, Chan Khun, purchased the original Country Cob Bakery in Kyneton four years ago when he followed his passion to bec...
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Small Business Victoria (SBV) have engaged the digital design company Portable to determine small business requirements for a planning tool. Portable want to understand what businesses may need to prepare for, be resilient through and respond to e...
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Anyone starting a new business or wanting to expand an existing one will now have a concierge service as part of the Better Approvals Project (BAP). Knox City Council recognises that it can be a daunting task for business owners with a long list of...
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The Australian Energy Foundation (AEF) is the leading for-purpose national energy foundation that collaborates to create a zero-carbon society and a better life for all Australians. In visiting AEF’s website, businesses (and householders) can get...
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Two communications initiatives have been launched in recent months specifically to help businesses remain competitive and sustain growth. The Bayswater Business Precinct (BBP) is a thriving business and employment community that is home to 4,800...
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The Knox Business Life publication for August 2020 can be seen here . ...
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MEDIA RELEASE - 24 July 2020 The Victorian Government is launching a new online portal to help the construction sector find more opportunities to be part of major project delivery across Victoria. The online Victorian Major Projects Pipeline was...
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The Australian Government has announced changes to payment rates under the JobKeeper including an extension through to 28 March 2021. Support will be targeted to businesses and not-for-profits that continue to be significantly impacted by the coron...
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From 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 July, people living in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire are required to wear a face covering when leaving home for one of the four permitted reasons, including in the workplace. A face covering needs to cover bo...
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Connecting people and ideas online Digital Innovation Festival - DIF2020 – will run virtually state-wide from 21 August to 4 September 2020. The DIF2020 Festival is a curated program of events that showcases emerging tech, promotes jobs of the...
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The Victorian Government through Small Business Victoria has provided funds to Mainstreet Australia to distribute to funded centre business associations and chambers of commerce to help them deal with the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 crisis. $85,00...
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MEDIA RELEASE - 10 JULY 2020 The Victorian Government will provide more support to help businesses and workers through to the other side of the coronavirus pandemic. The Government has announced a $534 million Business Support Package – the ...
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Entries open for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2020 The Premier’s Sustainability Awards celebrates Victorians who are leading the way to a sustainable future. Whether playing a role in Victoria’s transformation to a circular economy by enc...
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2020 has been a very challenging time for businesses, with coronavirus (COVID-19), bushfires and drought taking an unprecedented toll on many. While tax and super may not be on the top of your mind during these times, the ATO want to make it as eas...
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The Energy Efficient Communities Program - Small Business Grants provides small businesses with grants of up to $20,000 to improve their energy efficiency. Grants may be used for equipment and component improvements, energy audits, feasibility studie...
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Swinburne has been selected by the Australian Government, Department of Education, Skills and Employment to run a Pilot Project on Advanced Apprenticeships, focussing on Manufacturing and Industry 4.0. The Advanced Apprenticeship Pilot is for SME...
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Are you looking to reduce your gas and electricity bills? Council has partnered with the Australian Energy Foundation to provide you with free and trusted advice on how to effectively lower your energy consumption in your home or business. Getting ...
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24 June 2020 Knox City Council has furthered its response to coronavirus (COVID-19) by making the pledge to become a Small Business Friendly Council , committing to boost local business supports. The local council is the 40th to sign up to thi...
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24th June 2020 Workers across the state will receive free accredited training to help them manage the ongoing risk of coronavirus infection in their workplace and keep the state open for business. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Edu...
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You can now access the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) application form to start completing the 2020 grant year applications. Please note that whilst the application form is open, you won't be able to submit your application until 1 July...
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Media Release Tim Pallas Treasurer Minister for the Coordination of Treasury and Finance - COVID-19 Minister for Industrial Relations 15 June 2020 The Victorian Government is helping local businesses by giving them the support ...
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as split their current free small business webinar series into different session topics that cover both general and industry-specific areas of tax obligations. Each session runs for approximately 45 to 60 minutes....
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To ease financial hardship faced by some tenants and landlords as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Victorian Government has introduced the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme). The Regulations for the Scheme have ...
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION Knox City Council (KCC) is seeking responses to a Request for Tender (RFT) from suitably skilled providers to lead the Supplier Engagement - Build Stream of the Digital Customer Channel Transformation (DCCT) website project. ...
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Applications are open for one week only: apply now! Applications close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Monday, 1 June 2020 COSBOA is offering grants to Australian small businesses adversely affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These grants...
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A further $2 million will be invested in services and programs to spearhead local community and economic recovery and boost support for those most impacted by COVID-19. Knox City Council Mayor, Nicole Seymour said the new package will accelerate re...
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Media Release - Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade - 21 May 2020 The Victorian Government is giving businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic free access to top online short courses and training events so they can plan for a stronger fu...
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The Federal Government has rebuilt the Safe Work Australia website into a resource detailing how businesses in different industries should set up their workplace in the post-coronavirus economy. Featuring 1300 webpages tailored to 23 different indu...
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Access Ability Australia (AAA) is working hard to stay abreast of current legislation as we anticipate worldwide changes post COVID-19, including directive legislation and responsive policy change to health and safety and sanitisation of public area...
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The Sustaining Creative Workers initiative seeks to support the continued work of Victoria's independent creative practitioners who have been negatively impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). Sustaining Creative Workers delivers quick-response fundin...
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A scheme to alleviate financial hardship faced by tenants and landlords as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Victorian Government has announced (15 April 2020) a commercial tenancy relief scheme to alleviate financial hardship faced by tenan...
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Australian and New Zealand food and beverage manufacturers are stepping up to the challenge that COVID-19 is presenting and the 2020 Food & Beverage Industry Awards will run as a print and digital product, highlighting outstanding manufacturers, as...
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The Living our Best Life project is a partnership between the five community houses in the City of Knox, The Temple Society and the Community Houses Association of the Outer-eastern suburbs. The project will trial social prescribing to link people ...
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In this rapidly changing jobs market the Australian Government is supporting businesses and those Australians looking for work. While many businesses have been adversely affected by COVID-19 and are reducing their workforces, there are some areas ...
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Your safety matters. Due to COVID-19, all workshops will be delivered virtually until further notice. The program provides low cost, high-quality, digital advisory services for small businesses in metro and regional Victoria. If you're a Victoria...
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The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is now accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for Round One of the Boosting Female Founders (BFF) Initiative. The BFF Initiative (or program) aims to help female founders to access ...
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Please note: the Civic Centre Customer Service Counter will be closed to the public from 5pm, Thursday 19 March. Coronavirus (COVID-19) is understandably causing concern in our community. At Council, we have been actively preparing for a pote...
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Knox City Council has made the decision to cancel all non-essential events and gatherings for the foreseeable future. This decision has been made following the lead of the State Government in light of the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in...
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This 40-page guide is designed to support those with little or no experience of disability to be comfortable and inclusive in their interactions with people who have a disability. It features profiles of people with a disability showcasing the bene...
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While the official Business Clean Up Day of 25 February has passed, businesses can opt to do a registered clean-up any day of the year. Businesses need to register with Clean Up Australia before they do their clean-up, following which Knox Council ...
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A career in the corporate retail environment was a warm-up for life as a multi-store business owner for Robert Thompson. Starting from scratch eight years ago, Robert opened a specialty pet store called Claws’n’Paws, which caters for the needs of m...
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Due to popular demand, the Women on the Go Business Accelerator Program has had a February 2020 intake. This highly innovative program is run for business women based in eastern metropolitan Melbourne who are seeking meaningful and practical busine...
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Starting any business is an exciting and potentially lifechanging undertaking. However, as exciting as this journey can be, it can also be overwhelming and daunting. A new program is now available, free for many people thanks to government funding,...
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Deakin University’s Business School’s ‘Interns in Industry’ program is continually producing great results. This annual internship program, where students are partnered with a local business, benefits both parties. Andrea Jenkins, Managing Direct...
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A recent sod-turning ceremony marked the start of a $6 million building project of 12 independent living units at Glengollan Village in Ferntree Gully. These will join the other 135 units that have provided affordable housing and luxurious retireme...
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Knox Council once again supported local businesses to host an annual celebration for Ride2Work Day on 16 October 2019. This is a national event that encourages everyday people to use their bike and get active on their way to work. Many businesses a...
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Knox Business Life Issue 61, April 2018 In this Issue you will find: Nitto moves to Knox Homewood apprentice wins Skill/jobs pop-up at Knox Fest Mayor's message Siemens code camp for kids Tell us what you thin...
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On Friday, 9 November Westfield Knox celebrated its 40th anniversary. The centre opened in 1977 with 88 stores and had 34,000 sqm of GLA (gross lettable area). Since then, Knox has had two major redevelopments (1990 and 2003) and today the centre...
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Victorians who have made a significant impact on the lives of others through community education have been recognised at the 2017 Victorian Learn Local Awards. The awards recognise the inspirational efforts of learners, practitioners and training p...
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Knox City Council has once again hosted a successful Corporate National Tree Day planting event. Held in July, more than 1,000 grasses, shrubs and trees were planted at Ferny Creek Reserve in Upper Ferntree Gully, contributing to the habitat and fo...
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Peter Chaffey has received the EDA Award for Excellence - Agent of Change - for his pioneering work in developing and delivering a host of projects that have driven innovation and change over the past 35 years. Economic Development Australia (EDA) ...
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Matthews Australasia is on the move! Business growth has necessitated the Australian company moving to larger premises, which are currently being built at Caribbean Park. Matthews has been headquartered for more than 40 years in the south-eastern s...
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Jessica Gilchrist and her family launched Pink Boots Hire in July 2017, a new business that provides scissors lifts, all terrains, cherry pickers and knuckle booms. Over the past 12-18 months of her entrepreneurial journey, Jess has overcome cancer...
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Little more than one kilometre from its first health centre that was established 10 years ago, Pinnacle Health Club is about to open its fourth centre at Caribbean Park. Back in 2007, Ben Stallworthy was a postman in Knox and looking for the right ...
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The My Business Awards is the longest-standing business awards program in Australia and identifies and acknowledges the achievements of Australia’s best business operators. Winners of these prestigious awards represent the best of the best and in t...
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“More space and room to grow” is the primary reason for welcoming The Note Group to Rowville. After 24 years in Mitcham, moving in August to larger premises in Rowville allowed The Note Group to consolidate two warehouses into one, providing greate...
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Ferntree Gully Kia has been awarded Australia's Number One KIA Dealer three years in a row: 2014, 2015 and 2016. Dealer Principal, Cameron Doidge, purchased the business in 2012 and also owns Ferntree Gully Hyundai, Doncaster Holden and Doncaster H...
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Two Knox businesses were finalists in the 2017 WorkSafe Victoria Awards: Viewscape and Branach. Open to Victorians in any industry, the awards have nine categories and celebrate everything from individual achievements to business solutions and inve...
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Waterman Business Centres’ largest business hub at almost 7,500 sqm is nearing completion at Caribbean Park. Set to open in December, the centre will provide businesses ranging from entrepreneurs to large enterprises with the opportunity to access...
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Drug manufacturer IDT Australia has signed an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Development agreement with the Victorian state government. The exact terms of the agreement have not been disclosure however an announcement has confirmed the deal...
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At a time when technology has a huge bearing over the industry’s future, Australia’s manufacturers are running at different paces. Mark Dingley, Matthews Australasia’s newly appointed CEO, discusses the implications for an industry stuck in two minds...
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Newly elected Knox City Council Mayor, Cr John Mortimore, has previewed a year of growth and delivery—thanking his colleagues for their faith in his leadership. Mayor Mortimore said he was thrilled to be elected to the role at a meeting of Council ...
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The 2017 Women on the Go Forum and Expo on 25 August did not disappoint the packed room at Knox City Council's municipal offices. A varied mix of exhibitors bordered the room offering everything from photography and women’s fitness to a youth servi...
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The transformation of Bayswater Village is nearing completion. This renewal started in 2016 with the removal of the level crossings at both Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road. The works included the construction of a premium train station built s...
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The Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, addressing a business breakfast at the Australian High Commission in London, welcomed the announcement by Mr Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive of AstraZeneca, of a $100 million investment in its Australian manufactu...
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Industrial pipework specialist, Air Energy in Knoxfield, has just completed supplying a project for a gold mine in outback Australia that houses the largest horizontal fuel farm in the southern hemisphere. Newmont’s Tanami underground gold mine is ...
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"It was the turning point for me," says Natalie Wild from Redefine Life, a health counselling and support services centre in Boronia. Natalie is referring to a business development program she participated in hosted by Knox City Council as part of ...
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Australia’s largest Christmas specialist store has opened its second store on Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully. Christmas Elves was established in Preston in 2010 and is 100 per cent Australian owned and operated. This Christmas wonderland stocks ...
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After site preparations commenced 18 months ago, PFD Food Services started moving its operations from its original Rushdale Street facility to its new Henderson Road, Knoxfield location in early November. PFD delivers fresh seafood, meat, frozen pr...
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Knox City Council will be constructing a new road bridge linking Henderson Road North to Henderson Road South. Planning for the bridge across Corhanwarrabul Creek is well underway and when construction is completed in June 2019, the bridge will: ...
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When Storage King Knoxfield opened in July 2016, one of the company's aims was to engage with the local community. Sarah Fewell, Storage King’s Manager, said it was during one of the many Economic Development events at Knox Council she had attended...
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Opportunities for local business locally... Knox City Council now list all Tenders via ICN Gateway Current Tenders: KNO - Concrete Renewal, Upgrades and Associated Works Victoria - Australia Clo...
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Local business owner Stephen Coster who runs Chosen Bean cafe at Mountain Gate shopping centre has recently won a bronze medal at the Australian International Coffee Awards for his espresso. This was reported in the Local Knox Leader Newspaper, pag...
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Bayswater-based company ProQuip is reducing its electricity bills while reducing its carbon footprint since installing a solar system. Martin Haines, managing director of ProQuip, said switching to solar as in direct response to rising electricity...
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Alex John, local plumber invented the BENT-OVER Silicone Nozzle, the world's first flexible, extendable and reusable silicone nozzle. The BENT-OVER Silicone Nozzle recently came in fourth for an Australian innovation award. BENT-OVER Silicone Nozzles...
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Industrial Laser Cutting (iLasercut) in Townsville joins the New Touch Group of Companies Victorian based New Touch Laser Cutting are pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Industrial Laser Cutting (iLasercut) in Townsville. With a strong f...
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2013 Australian Small Business Champion Awards For the third time in four years, King's Fibreglass from Bayswater has been named Champion Manufacturing at the Australian Small Business Champion Gala Dinner and awards Ceremony! The Dinner an...
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Aerodynamics; a unity of two great brands For over 30 years two brands have dominated truck aerodynamics ; Fuelscoop for cab mount products and NoseCone for body and trailer mounted devices. Aerotrans Australia, located in Scoresby, is ...
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Hard work. Dedication . Innovative thinking . That's been the secret to success and growth for Acrylic Display Industries (ADI) and iCreate in Knox. What began as a family-based small business in a garage ten years ago, is now an employer of 22 pe...
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Every business faces change: Times. Economic climates. Product types Managing change is where BJ Seminars comes into its own. Just back from overseas This locally-based business - led by facilitators Sue James and Chris Bennett – h...
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The Grand on Cathies Lane The Grand on Cathies Lane recently won the 3AW Momentum Small Business Success Awards for the month of June. These awards support and celebrate small business innovation and success. The Grand on Cathies Lane is honou...
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Ecotech acquires Alstom's chemistry and environmental business Ecotech, a global leader in environmental monitoring, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Alstom's Chemistry and Environmental (C&E) business in Queensland. ...
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