Business resources

Congratulations to business award winners

Ten local businesses have been recognised for excellence in their field at a gala event to announce winners of the 2019 Mount Alexander Business Awards on Thursday night.

The independent judging panel had the difficult task of selecting winners from 23 high quality finalists.

Further information on the Mount Alexander Business Awards visit Business Awards.

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 2019 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.

Book your tickets here!

Workshops coming up for 2020

Starting Your Business: How to turn an idea into a business
Cost: $30.00
When: Monday 10 February, 9.15am for a 9.30am start - 1.00pm (3.5hr)
Where: Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Cnr Lyttleton & Lloyd Streets

Business Planning Essentials: How to build a road map to success
Cost: $20.00
When: Monday 2 March, 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start - 8.00pm (2hr)
Where: Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Cnr Lyttleton & Lloyd Streets

Finance Fundamentals: How to keep the cash flowing
Cost: $20.00
When: Monday 20 April, 5.45am for a 6.00pm start - 8.00pm (2hr)
Where: Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Cnr Lyttleton & Lloyd Streets

Commercialising Your New Idea: Strategies to get to market
Cost: $75.00
Session 1: Monday 11 May, 9.15am for a 9.30am start - 12.30pm (3hr)
Session 2: Monday 18 May, 9.15am for a 9.30am start - 12.00noon (2.5hr)
Where: Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Cnr Lyttleton & Lloyd Streets

Taking Your Business Online: What you need to know
Cost: $20.00
When: Monday 15 June, 9.15am for a 9.30am start - 11.30am (2hr)
Where: Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Cnr Lyttleton & Lloyd Streets

Workshops to come:

Marketing Your Business: How to get it right first time

Winning Government Business: What you need to know

Building Resilience: How to prepare for business challenges

Selling or Succession Planing? How to exit successfully

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.

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.