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| May 2019 |
| Welcome to the Hobsons Bay Business e-Works newsletter |
This month Council will be hosting a free information session for all businesses interested in knowing more about the 2019 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards. Join us on Tuesday 7 May to learn more about the awards process and how you can put your best foot forward. Also this month, we will be hosting the Deakin University Digital Transformation Forum on Friday 24 May. Come along to hear from a panel of digital transformation experts and business owners who have digitised their services and are now reaping the rewards. If you would like any further information, or have any questions about doing business in Hobsons Bay, please contact Council's Economic Development team on 03 9932 1654 or email business@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au. |
| Events, networking, workshops and more |
| 2019 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards - Information Session - Tuesday 7 May |
Want to know more about the Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards and how to enter? Join us for a free information session for all businesses interested in applying for the 2019 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards. During this session, we will provide an overview of the awards program and go through the entry form. It is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have before completing and submitting your entry. Time: 9.30am to 11am |
| Employer Essentials for Small Business - Monday 6 May |
Do you have employees, or are you thinking of employing workers? Understand your tax and super obligations as an employer. Delivered by the Australian Tax Office, this introductory workshop will provide you with all the information you need including what to do when you hire workers, PAYG withholding annual reports and payment summaries, superannuation and more. Time: 9.30am to 11am |
| BEC@Kangan Small Business Consultations - Tuesday 14 May |
Book in for a free one-on-one session with an experienced business counsellor from the Business Enterprise Centre at Kangan Institute (BEC@Kangan). These consultations are available to new and existing businesses and are a chance for you to discuss any issues you have in regards to commencing your business or improving the performance and operation of your existing business. Time: 9am to 12pm |
| Deakin Digital Transformation Forum - Friday 24 May | |
Presented by Deakin University this forum will provide some valuable insights into the benefits and challenges your business is likely to experience when embarking on the journey of digital transformation and to help you maximise opportunities for your business. Hear from a panel of digital transformation experts and business owners who are now reaping the rewards of their efforts. Time: 9am to 12pm |
| #StartWest meetup - Wednesday 29 May |
Calling all entrepreneurs, innovators, startups and aspiring business owners! #StartWest is back at the end of the month. Join EIR Jeanette Cheah (Hacker Exchange) who will be facilitating a conversation about 'Busting the Busy Myth' and empowering attendees with the guidance to create boundaries and stay focused in their business. On the panel will be Lina Patel (Code for Australia), Nathan Murphy (JustMelbourne.com.au) and Tresna Lee (Mayday Collective). Time: 6pm to 8pm, For more details and to register please visit the #StartWest facebook page here. |
| The Essentials of Starting a Business - Monday 3 June |
Join Modoras in this session to learn everything there is to know about giving your business the best start and walk away with a clear vision of what steps you need to take to turn your idea into reality. This session is packed with practical tips and tools to give your business the best chance of success. Time: 6pm to 8pm |
| DYOB Coffee Connect Business Networking - Wednesday 5 June | |
Hobsons Bay City Council invites business professionals from across Hobsons Bay to come together for business networking on the first Wednesday of the month. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a coffee, promote your business and share ideas, while meeting business owners from a range of different industries. Time: 7.30am to 8.30am |
| ASBAS Series: Engage Real Followers on Instagram - Thursday 6 June |
Become Instagram savvy and learn how how to use Instagram to boost business. Delivered as part of the ASBAS Digital Solutions Program, this workshop will share the tools and tactics you can use to engage with your audience and how to turn conversations into conversions. These workshops are a joint partnership with Hobsons Bay City Council and Maribyrnorng City Council. Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm |
| Spotlight |
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| Have you considered entering the 2019 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards? |
The 2019 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards provide the opportunity for businesses of all sizes and across all sectors, to be recognised for their achievements, innovation or leading work practices and to highlight the important contribution of their staff. This is a great way to put your business "on the map" in Hobsons Bay and gain valuable exposure across the local community. For more details, please visit www.hobsonsbaybusiness.com.au/awards. Entries close 5pm on Friday 19 July. |
| Australian International Coffee Awards - Williamstown Roasters | |
Congratulations to local business Williamstown Roasters who were awarded a Silver Medal for their Timeball blend in the Espresso category at the Australian International Coffee Awards last month. This also makes it their fourth medal in the three years since they have started roasting and we congratulate them on every success. Williamstown Roasters are a boutique coffee roaster specialising in extraction technologies to bring you the best coffee bean possible and were finalists in the 2017 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards in the New/Start Up category. For more details about Williamstown Roasters, please click here. |
| Business news |
| Council's proposed 2019-20 Budget - Have your say! |
Council invites community feedback on its proposed 2019-20 Budget(PDF, 2MB), presenting a capital works program of $56.15 million, community budget submissions worth $1.9 million and funding for over 100 services. Have a look at Council's investment plans for the area and have your say by 5pm Wednesday 15 May 2019. The submission process, including requests to appear in person to be heard by Council on 11 June 2019 must be submitted in writing. For more information, please click here. |
| Free Business Profile on Google |
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| Free career help and professional development | |
Want free career help and professional development? Hobsons Bay Libraries offer Studiosity free to all library members. All support is offered online by subject specialists and you can receive assistance with: - Job application tips For more information visit the Hobsons Bay Libraries website here. |
| Is your tourism business listed on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW)? |
Looking for a way to tap into the Australian visitor industry? Help your business' online exposure and website traffic by creating an ATDW listing today. The ATDW is an online database of tourism information which was created by Tourism Australia and all of the State and Territory Tourism Organisations. More than 50 key tourism websites (including Discover Your Own Backyard, Visit Victoria and Australia.com) draw on ATDW listing content, providing you with organic traffic and valuable links from many highly credible tourism websites. For more information please click here. |
| Grants and assistance programs |
| Grants and assistance programs currently open |
- Research, Development and Demonstration Grants Program, closes Friday 31 May |
| Property update |
| For sale or lease | |
405 Grieve Parade, Altona North - For Sale or Lease 152 Central Avenue, Altona Meadows - For Sale 342 Melbourne Road, Newport - For Sale Unit 5, 7 Chambers Road, Altona North - For Lease 7/16-18 Tennyson Street, Williamstown North - For Lease Looking for a serviced office or a shared co-working office space? Make sure you check out OfficeOurs in Spotswood. With co-working starting from $5 per hour, there is a solution for any budget. Visit OfficeOurs to find out more. Through its Economic Development team, Council takes a proactive approach to attracting and facilitating investment across the municipality. This includes assisting with site identification and selection. If you are looking for a commercial or industrial site in Hobsons Bay or want to submit a business or commercial premise for inclusion in e-Works, please email business@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au. |
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