Join us for an enlightening online session tailored for traders! Explore your rights as tenants under retail leasing laws with expert facilitator Lynda McAlary-Smith, Commissioner at the Victorian Small Business Commission.

Date & Time: March 5, 2024 | 6:00 pm

Key Takeaways:

• Comprehensive understanding of your rights and entitlements.
• Effective dispute resolution strategies for traders.
• Address lingering questions in a supportive environment.

Facilitator: Lynda McAlary-Smith

• Two decades of regulatory experience.
• Passionate about creating a fair operating environment for small businesses.
• Dedicated to collaboration and solution-focused partnerships.

Don't miss this invaluable chance to empower yourself in the realm of retail leasing. Save your spot now!

Location: Online

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Join us for our new series of monthly networking sessions in Boronia! Hosted by the incredible business coach and facilitator, Emma McQueen, these gatherings promise to be a game-changer for local entrepreneurs.

Emma is not just an amazing facilitator but a master at bringing people together. She'll guide you to step out of your comfort zone, fostering connections with like-minded businesses facing similar challenges, pain points, and triumphs.

We're thrilled to share that 17 individuals have already confirmed their attendance for our Feb session, promising a diverse and dynamic gathering.

Expect more than just casual networking – Emma is here to delve into specific challenges. She'll skillfully group participants based on interests, creating an environment for collaborative problem-solving. Save and register for the dates below.

• February 13 at 12pm
• March 12 at 12pm
• April 16 at 8am
• May 14 at 8am
• June 11 at 6pm
• July 16 at 6pm

Date & Time: 28 Feb 2024 5:30pm

Join Sustainability Victoria for an introduction into the circular economy. Learn about what circularity is and isn’t, why it is important, and how to get started with circular initiatives and business models. This session will give you practical information on circular approaches and how to make progress, combined with plenty of real-world examples of companies on a circularity journey and the economic benefits they have realised. Join us to get an idea of how you can start your circular economy journey, with an opportunity to ask questions throughout the session.

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This meeting holds special significance as it may be our last gathering. We encourage you to attend and take this opportunity to share any thoughts, concerns, or suggestions you may have about Boronia or raise any topics you feel are important for our community. This is your chance to voice any concerns or suggestions. Your presence and active participation are crucial, and we hope to see you there for this important discussion. Let's make this final meeting a memorable one by collectively contributing to the betterment of our community.

Agenda Highlights

• Upcoming workshops, activations, and your suggestions.
• Networking opportunities.
• Challenges and solutions in Boronia.

Upcoming Programs for Traders

• Tenants rights webinar
• Boronia Networking Sessions
• Small Business Mentoring – Dates TBC

Upcoming Activations in Boronia

• 8 Feb Face painter and magician
• 8 Feb Queen of hearts roving performers
• 16 Feb Story time and face painter
• 22 Feb Craft activity sand art and trinket boxes
• 29 Feb Junk yard beats
• April Autumn market
• Easter Buy local campaign

More TBC!

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Are you a start-up or SME in the digital health and medical technology sectors? Seize the opportunity with CSIRO's Innovate to Grow program – a 10-week online initiative designed to propel Australian SMEs in critical sectors forward through innovative research and development (R&D). Apply by Feb 18, 2024!

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Attend this evidence-based webinar series which is designed to provide a platform for small business owners to connect and share experiences with other like-minded women who juggle work and home life. Wellbeing Coaches from Partners in Wellbeing will co-facilitate group discussions with women running small businesses. Each webinar topic has been directly informed by small business owners who attended previous webinars presented by Partners in Wellbeing.

• Feb 14: Self-doubt: do you doubt yourself despite your experience and accomplishments?
• Mar 13: Health: the effects of menopause and perimenopause on your work and home life
• Apr 17: Self-care: Finding time for self-care as a mother, carer, spouse/partner while running a small business
• May 15: Managing mental health: when basic self-care isn’t enough, what signs to look out for, and where to get help
• June 12: Keeping your eye on the prize – what can you do when your connection to your business seems to be losing its spark?

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Take your circularity initiatives to the next level.Sustainability Victoria is supporting businesses and collaborative partnerships to build business capability in circular economy.

Projects must improve awareness and understanding of circular economy and enhance circular economy business innovation in Victoria by:

• delivering a capability building training/skills development program for businesses and entrepreneurs
• delivering a challenge, incubator or accelerator program for businesses and entrepreneurs
• developing a collaborative action plan by an industry association for transition to a circular economy covering a specified industry sector or supply-chain

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 31 March 2024 or prior if funds are fully allocated. Applications will be assessed as soon as they are submitted.

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