Victorian lockdown shows why governments need ‘always-on’ support for SMEs
If there is always the possibility that a state will need to be locked down, there must also be a business support program that can be turned on immediately.
Vic government rolls out $50,000 grants for SMEs to adopt or develop innovative tech
Victorian businesses can now apply for up to $50,000 in grant funding from the state government to put towards innovative tech projects.
Vic government launches Apprenticeships Victoria for the construction industry
Under the program, Victorian apprentices and trainees will receive 1,500 opportunities each year for four years to work on some of the state’s largest construction projects.
Victorian businesses to get $20,000 wage subsidies if they hire women and workers in key priority groups
The $250 million Jobs Victoria Fund will form part of the state government’s broader $619.4 million Jobs Victoria program, and is designed to both support businesses as they recover from the pandemic and help more Victorians secure work.
Vic government cracks down on workplace sexual harassment with new taskforce
The Victorian government has launched a taskforce to address sexual harassment in workplaces across the state through a range of new reforms, including a mandatory incident-notification scheme.
Support your state by going local first on your next holiday
SmartCompany spoke to two regional businesses about recovery and why it's so crucial to go local first on your next domestic holiday.
Victorian offices to increase capacity to 75% from February 8
From Monday, February 8, Victorian offices will be able to have up to 75% capacity, up from the previous cap of 50%.
More than 6,000 small businesses sign up for Victorian digital voucher scheme, as new providers added
More than 6,000 small businesses in Victoria have signed up to use the state government’s digital voucher scheme, as eight new providers are this week added to the list of vendors.
“No meaningful impact”: Victoria’s payroll tax reforms come under fire
Since the Andrews government delivered its state budget on Tuesday, Victoria’s payroll tax system has come under fire.
Financial advice, electricity grants and payroll relief: What SMEs want from the Victorian budget
The Victorian budget will be unveiled on Tuesday, and for metro and regional small businesses alike, there is much anticipation.
Four Pillars named international gin producer of the year for the second year in a row
Healesville-founded Four Pillars has been named the best gin producer in the world for the second year running.
Victorians to get $200 vouchers to spend in regional pubs, hotels and wineries
The Victorian government will offer residents $200 vouchers to spend at regional restaurants, pubs, hotels, wineries and small businesses in a bid to boost the regional economy.
