MEDIA RELEASE
THE SMALL BUSINESS BUS IS COMING TO BELGRAVE
The Allan Labor Government’s Small Business Bus will be rolling into Belgrave on Monday, 16th February, offering free expert business advice to small business owners and those wanting to start a business.
The Small Business Bus is an ‘office on wheels’ that travels across Melbourne and regional Victoria, providing in-person, expert advice to small business owners where they live or operate their business.
Since it first hit the road 14 years ago, the bus has made more than 3,300 visits and helped more than 47,000 small business owners across the state.
Small businesses in the Monbulk District can seek general business assistance, as well as advice on business planning, financial and cashflow management, marketing, business compliance and staffing issues – entirely free of charge.
Victoria is proudly home to over 700,000 small businesses that make up 97 per cent of all Victorian businesses. Small businesses make a significant contribution to communities, local jobs, and the Victorian economy.
The Small Business Bus will be at Belgrave Library, Reynolds Ln, Belgrave on Monday 16th February from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Walk-ins are welcome but bookings are recommended.
For those unable to attend in person, online business advisory sessions are available through Business Victoria.
For more information about the Small Business Bus and to make a booking visit business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/small-business-bus.
Quote attributable to Minister for Small Business Natalie Suleyman
“The Small Business Bus is a fantastic resource for people looking to start or grow their small business – providing them with free expert advice so their business can grow, thrive and create local jobs for their community.”
Quote attributable to State Member for Monbulk Daniela De Martino
“As a former small business owner, I understand the challenges and rewards of running a small business. Small businesses are the heart of our community, and the Small Business Bus offers tailored, expert advice to support each business owner in the way that suits them best.”
