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A new round of grants is now available to eligible Victorian businesses affected by the latest lockdown and restrictions. Grants of up to $5000 are available for eligible businesses that have been affected. Applications are open until 11:59pm on 24 June 2021. The Business Victoria website has more details on eligibility as well as a…

The Victorian Government has announced further support for Victorian businesses as the current lockdown is extended another week for Melbourne businesses. Download the latest Media Release here. In that providing regional COVID testing remains negative, as of 11:59pm tomorrow night (Thursday), restrictions will be eased in Regional Victoria. Download the Restrictions Table here. Also, the…

With customer demand looking likely to increase into the future, now is a great time for businesses to plan for growth and expansion. In this blog post, we’ll explore 4 strategies you should consider as you adapt your business to the new normal:  1. Consider Entering New Markets.  Offering your product or services to new…

We heralded a post-pandemic business boom in our Business Outlook for 2021 article late last year. With vaccines being rolled out, travel bubbles opening, and a more hopeful future ahead of us, now is the time for businesses to prepare to meet growing demand. Here’s what you should be planning for: 1.    Getting the right…

Equipment loans are so valuable for growing businesses. But you do need to think about whether it makes sense to get a business loan before signing. This blog post will outline some of the major factors you should consider before taking on an equipment loan.    6 Key Things to Think About Before Taking on an…

Eligible employers are now able to apply to access wage subsidies to help with costs for taking on new and eligible employees, funded by Jobs Victoria. The wage subsidy amount available depends on each employee and whether the job is full-time (up to $20,000) or part-time (up to $10,000). Eligible employees must be from one…

Your small business cash flow is vital to managing your day-to-day operations – and your stress levels! It’s important to remember that cash flow issues don’t just arise when profits are in decline. They can happen to any business at any time, if they aren’t carefully managed.   Here are 5 ways to improve your small…

2021 has arrived! If you’ve been keeping an eye on our blog, you’ll know that there are plenty of reasons for small and medium-sized businesses to be optimistic about the next 12 months. But, optimism won’t translate to results unless you’re prepared. These 5 financial resolutions for 2021 are a great place to start: 1.…

There’s plenty of reason to be optimistic about 2021 - especially since the business outlook is better than you might think.

If your business hired employees after 6 October, 2020 then you may be eligible for the JobMaker Hiring Credits payment. This could be worth up to $10,400 per eligible employee. Key details and eligibility criteria are: 1.       New employee aged 16-35 at time of hiring; 2.       New employee works at least 20 hours per week; 3.       New employee to…

In our recent video podcast with the Ambitious Accountant I speak about how you should be working to make yourself redundant over time. While it may seem counter-intuitive, discover what I mean by ‘making yourself redundant’ and why it’s important to build systems and processes into your business, so that your business can GROW!

With the endless demands for your attention during these COVID times, you could be forgiven for nearly missing the odd thing or two. However no one likes to miss out on any free money and with this in mind below is a summary of what your Victorian business may be eligible for: The above stimulus…