The Allan Labor Government’s Small Business Bus will be rolling into Wangaratta on Tuesday, 10 June, offering free expert business advice to small business owners and those wanting to start a business. The Small Business Bus will be at located at 95/103 Tone Road, Wangaratta (Outside Bunnings). Walk-ins are welcome but bookings are recommended. The Small Business Bus will also be visiting Wodonga on Wednesday 11 June, located at 101 High Street, Wodonga and Benalla on Wednesday, 18 June, located at 82-86 Nunn Street, Benalla. This service 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 3300 visits and helped more than 47,000 small business owners across the state. Small businesses in these areas 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. With 22 per cent of the state’s small businesses located in regional Victoria, the Small Business Bus plays an important role in connecting regional communities to services that help build and grow their businesses. 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. 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.
