Please be aware of an SMS scam that targets recipients of the Victorian Government’s Business Costs Assistance Program round 4. The scam text message asks people to click on a link and update information. The scam text message reads: We are updating Info for BUSINESS COSTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANTS (Round 4) kindly use the link […]

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Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 reporting starts 1 January 2022. Employers need to start sending additional payroll information through STP. The ATO is hosting a series of webinars that explain the changes in detail. The sessions will include industry professionals who will help employers and tax professionals understand what the changes mean and what […]

The Business Costs Assistance Program provides additional support to eligible small to medium businesses in sectors affected by the current restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne. Businesses throughout Victoria will receive automatic payments to cover ongoing costs such as wages, rent, utilities and insurance. Find out more about the Business Costs Assistance Program

Templestowe Village with its range of cafes, retail and friendly traders is a great place for locals to shop. To support Templestowe Village, Bendigo Bank Templestowe Village is giving away free Templestowe village shopper bags to customers. These roomy, environmentally-friendly jute bags are just the thing for a spot of shopping. To get yours simply […]

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is running a series of interactive online small business webinars on a diverse range of topics. These webinars are free to attend. Topics include: Considering your business viability Starting a small business Introduction to business records Budgeting for your commitments Goods and services tax (GST) Digital options for your small […]

For eligible businesses that do not quality for existing programs, there may be further hardship funds available. These support programs and funds include: Business Costs Assistance Program Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund Alpine Resorts Winter Support Program (extension of program) Small Business COVID Hardship Fund (for small business) Rent relief for commercial tenants COVID-19 Disaster Payments Find […]

The Victorian Government is offering a free, independent review of your COVIDSafe Plan and advice from leading professional services firm Ernst & Young to ensure it is up to date and reflects the current COVIDSafe settings. Every Victorian business must have a COVIDSafe Plan to help protect workers and customers from COVID-19. Ernst & Young will: […]

Due to the ongoing level of community transmission and the continued number of unlinked cases across the state, Victoria’s lockdown will be extended with some easing of restrictions. Playgrounds will reopen and be for children under 12 with only one parent or carer, and adults should not remove their masks to eat or drink. Playgrounds […]