Victoria is expected to run a series of outdoor vaccinated entry pilots in regional pubs ahead of establishing a system that would bar unvaccinated patrons from entering some businesses.
Victorian small businesses can once again apply for rebates of $1200 for subscriptions to selected digital products following the relaunch of the Small Business Digital Adaptation Program.
Adventure Tourism Victoria is calling for the immediate reintroduction of JobKeeper until all Australian governments have decided lockdowns are no longer required.
The new Digital Innovation and SME Hub (DISH) at Deakin University will help Victorian SMEs recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and become more digital savvy.
Commercial tenants and their landlords are being urged to commence negotiations about rent as soon as possible, with the Victorian Small Business Commission available to assist with mediation if necessary.
Beaufort Butchery owners Rohan and Barbara Quinton finally have some breathing room thanks to their new hire, brought on with the help of the Jobs Victoria fund.
Melbourne business will continue operating under ‘circuit breaker’ restrictions for another seven days, after the Victorian government extended the state’s fourth lockdown in metropolitan Melbourne only.
Chris Choong describes his business as a community, where “we know all our customers, we just call them by name”. And that community is growing bigger and better thanks to the Jobs Victoria Fund wage subsidy.