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  • Grant opportunity: National Business Events Program

    Andrew Binks | May 17, 2021

    The Andrews Labor Government has opened the National Business Events Program to support the business events sector and boost the number of interstate visitors to Melbourne, now open to applications for grants of up to…

  • SME Recovery Loan Scheme

    Andrew Binks | May 13, 2021

    The Federal Government’s SME Recovery Loan Scheme is designed to support the economic recovery, and to provide continued assistance to SMEs with a turnover of up to $250 million that received JobKeeper payment between 4…

  • Maroondah BIZWEEK 2021

    Andrew Binks | May 13, 2021

    Accelerate your business at Maroondah BizWeek 2021! Maroondah BizWeek 2021 will Fast Forward your business knowledge and skills through online workshops and events. 24 May to Wednesday 2 June.  What’s on offer at Maroondah BizWeek…

  • Online SWMS & SOP Shop – Custodian Safety Services

    Gerard | May 11, 2021

    We have launched an online shop that stocks template SWMS  aimed at contractors and trades that carry out high risk construction work. Please find a link to the shop here – https://custodiansafety.com.au/store/my-shop/. This may be…

  • Is that really what you mean?

    Gerard | May 10, 2021

    Is that really what you meant? Every time you do an employee survey, what is the #1 area for improvement that arises? Communication, of course! And when we are confronted with a problem relationship in…

  • Looking for employers to provide workplace learning opportunities

    Binh Luong | May 4, 2021

    The LOOKOUT Centre in the Department of Education and Training is looking for employers who would be willing to provide a workplace learning opportunity for a student in out-of-home care. The industry engagement experiences could…

  • Meet 100% Aussie Owned Gasco!

    wendy feng | April 30, 2021

    We need to make more things in Australia and we’re doing that right here thanks to amazing local businesses like Gasco Pty Ltd. Gasco formed in 1991, are independent and 100% Aussie owned and that gets…

  • EXC won the “First High-quality Development Award for Lighting Industry”

    wendy feng | April 30, 2021

    On April 23, sponsored by the Guangdong Institute of Illumination, the “China Lighting Industry High-quality Development Forum” co-sponsored by the Guangdong Light Environment Industry Technology Innovation Alliance, the Semiconductor Lighting Engineering Provincial Ministry of Industry-University-Research…

  • Manufacturing and Industry Development Fund – Business Competitiveness Program

    Gerard | April 27, 2021

    The Business Competitiveness Program will assist small and medium manufacturers with an existing presence in Victoria to expand their manufacturing operations and implement new manufacturing technologies and processes that provide a critical foundation for generating…

  • The BIG mistake companies make with their IT Security

    Gerard | April 23, 2021

    If you’re like many businesses today, there’s a good chance you’ve made this one mistake with your IT security: you don’t budget for it. Or if you do budget for it, it’s not enough to really…

  • Problem Solved – Portable Actuator Adaption for Melbourne Water

    Gerard | April 22, 2021

    This is a job Andrew Hartley successfully delivered to Melbourne Water a little while ago, the task was to operate a number of very old and very large gate valves via our portable actuator system….

  • Meet Bayswaters Router

    Gerard | April 19, 2021

    Say g’day to Sheldon and James from Micron21 – the internet router of the Bayswater Business Precinct (BBP)! Recently I was very lucky to get a personal guided tour of their facility, located in the very heart…

  • Acrodyne’s off-road crew showing off their vehicles

    Gerard | April 15, 2021

    After a busy week of all things actuators, Richard and Jon enjoy getting away on the weekends exploring country Victoria in their 4WD’s, which is better? that depends on who you ask, however both are…

  • Interns in Industry 2021 – Connecting Deakin students with local businesses

    Binh Luong | April 14, 2021

    If your business is time or resource poor, or looking to bring fresh ideas and a new perspective into your workplace – then it may be time to consider hosting an intern. This free program…

  • How are your competitors using cloud computing?

    Gerard | April 12, 2021

    Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services or just Cloud – it doesn’t matter the name you use to describe IT services in the cloud – the important thing to understand is that businesses of all…

  • New tech adoption support for businesses

    Binh Luong | April 7, 2021

    The Andrews Labor Government is helping small to medium-size businesses implement digital solutions that improve productivity, drive growth and create jobs through a new funding program. The grants fall under one of two funding streams:…

  • Modern Manufacturing Initiative Grant – Food and Beverage

    Binh Luong | April 1, 2021

    What is it? If you are undertaking a project to develop and commercialise new or improved products or manufacturing processes related to the Food and Beverage sector, you could be eligible to apply for MMI…

  • Asses your debt and plant 100 trees!

    Gerard | April 1, 2021

    At Smart Happy Money we have committed to making the world a better place by planting 10 trees for each loan application lodged.  To celebrate this we have decided to increase this to 100 trees…

  • Wages Subsidy Fund Open For Business

    Gerard | March 29, 2021

    As part of the landmark Jobs Victoria initiative, Victorian small and medium-sized businesses, sole traders, local councils, social enterprises, universities and not-for-profits are invited to apply for a share of $250 million in wage subsidies…

  • Register your vacancy with us for FREE!

    Gerard | March 25, 2021

    List your job vacancy with Employment Plus and our team of recruiters will work to find you the right fit, quickly and at no-cost to you. Contact Kellie today on 0419 840 719

  • Meet Natasha: an Employment Plus case study

    Gerard | March 25, 2021

    Landing your dream job can be a real challenge, especially in today’s economic climate. But it’s certainly not impossible, as job seeker Natasha discovered, when Employment Plus helped her secure a junior florist position at…

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