Business workshops and 1:1 sessions

Mount Alexander Shire Council has partnered with Business Victoria to deliver three FREE workshops over the next three months to help our local businesses.

The next workshop:

What: Winning Government Grants and Tenders
When: Monday 22 August from 9:30am - 11:30am
Where: Face-to-face, on site at council offices.
Cost: Free!!

This workshop is designed give small businesses the confidence needed to engage in government work by providing practical tips and simple strategies on how to respond to government tenders, quotes and grants. Book here.

Future workshops:

Micro Business Health Check - 26 September 2022 - More information and to book, click here
Innovators Mindset - 24 October 2022 - More information and to book, click here

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The Small Business Bus travels to locations across Victoria providing advice and support for small businesses in metro and regional areas.

Business advisors from Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) can help you with 1:1 tailored advice on topics such as financial hardship and business planning for established businesses.

The Business Bus will be in:
Castlemaine on 22 August, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, outside the Market Building, 44 Mostyn Street, and
Maldon on 25 August, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, outside the Kangaroo Hotel, 89 High Street.

Confidential sessions are 45 minutes, free of charge and bookings are essential.
Book for Castlemaine.
Book for Maldon.

Click the links above for more information about the Business Bus.

Walk-ins are also welcome on this day for our Bus Concierge service. This service provides general information about Business Victoria as well as the Planning and Starting Your Business pack.

The Melbourne Innovation Centre have six, free, online workshops this August.

Elevate Your Branding: Find Your Brand Voice - 2 August
Elevate Your Branding: Brand New You (Build Your Personal Brand) - 16 August
Beginner Search Engine Optimisation: Technical & Keyboard - 19 August
Streamline Your Digital Touchpoints - 23 August
Boost Your Business with Facebook Advertising - 26 August
Design Like a Pro with Canva - 30 August

All workshops are from 12:00pm - 2:00pm.

Click the links above to register or visit the Melbourne Innovation Centre website.