| | | | | | | | | | As we continue to deal with the flow on effects of the Coronavirus, there's something about the beginning of Spring that seems to lift people's spirits and we hope business is looking up for you. This newsletter, which will be sent monthly, is specifically put together to support you and other business owners. It provides links to local networks, council news, free online training opportunities and general Noosa business news. Our team look forward to supporting you as we navigate this next normal together.
Regards, Economic Development Team | | | | | | This month, we caught up with Megan from the Steamed Bun Co. to learn more about her business and how they adapted to the global COVID-19 pandemic. | | | | | | | | Operating COVIDSafe Businesses still need to ensure they are operating in a COVID safe way and in accordance with the QLD Health directives for business. The QLD Government has outlined a roadmap for QLD’s Economic recovery and has essential COVID-19 information, support and up to date border restrictions on their website. | Rent relief
COVID-19 regulated rent relief expires on 30 September. If you have not reached an arrangement with your tenant or landlord please contact the Office of the Small Business Commissioner. | JobKeeper
Keep up to date with the latest Federal Government COVID-19 support measures, including JobKeeper. | Are you OK? The effects of COVID-19 on small business goes beyond operations and finances, it's also important that we look after the mental health of ourselves, and our staff. Support is available and you can access a full list of wellness resources on our website. | Business events and workshops are a great way to expand your network and build on your skills. Connect with upcoming local and industry events on our Events Calendar or Facebook page.
15 September
Responding to current Market Impacts using Industry 4.0 (Webinar)
24 September Tendering Top Ten Tips (webinar)
29 September
Grant Funding Success in a COVID-19 Environment (webinar)
7 October Responding to current Market Impacts using Industry 4.0 (webinar)
15 October Women in Business | Digital Transformation
Operating a business online has never been more important. Learn the steps and benefits of going digital with your business and where you can go for help in this free online course, Guide to Digital Transformation. This is just one of the wide range of free online training resources currently available.. | Check out the Peregian Digital Hub's School Holiday and Digital Tribes events on the Hub's Event Calendar. | | Supporting our local businesses is more important now than ever. Take a peek at some of these tools that will help you stay up to date; connects with consumers and support other Noosa businesses:
| Find Funding New grant opportunities are being announced all the time. Never miss another grant round by signing up to Noosa Council's Funding and Grants Finder. | Economic Development Grants Noosa Council's Economic Development Grants Program is open all year round for organisations wanting funding for a project that will provide economic benefit to Noosa. | Free hour of advice
Would it be helpful if you had a chance to sit down and speak with a business expert? Council's Business Support Panel provides access to experts in business planning, continuity planning, HR, marketing and online retail. You can access one hour of free advice.
| Business Survey The Business Resilience Survey helped Council know how our businesses are faring during the pandemic. Keep your eye out for the next Survey, due out in October, so we can make sure our programs match our business community needs.
| Business Roundtable
The Business Roundtable met recently to touch base on how local business is going and to hear what they need from Council. Always honest and constructive, the Roundtable also works to keep Noosa’s business recovery on track. The Group act as a conduit of communication between our business community and council so make sure you join your local Chamber. | 2020-21 Council Budget
In setting the 2020-21 Council Budget, much of the focus centred on the uncertainty of COVID-19 and its impacts on the community. Have your say on the new budget until 27 September.
| Green light for Business Centre Development
Noosa Council has reached an agreement with Stockwell Developments to enable the first step of the Shire Business Centre to proceed. | Chat with a Councillor Councillor Community Chat sessions are held on the last Friday of each month. No need to book in, just check times and locations on our website and Facebook page.
| | | | | | Pondering the Pivot Is now the time right for digital transformation? Listen to this episode on the Entrepreneurs' Programme Podcast. | | Tax Time 2020 Toolkit The ATO has developed a directory and fact sheets to assist small business prepare their tax. | | Send us your feedback What business related topic would you like to read about in future editions? We'd love to hear your feedback! | | | | | | | | | | You are receiving this email because you are on the Economic Development database. You can unsubscribe from this email or change your email notifications. | | | | | | | |
