Upskill my business:
The government launched a new website in partnership with key industry groups and top education providers, as part of the $1.7 billion Economic Survival Package supporting Victorian businesses.
- The website (Upskill My Business) offers businesses top online short courses and training events so they can plan for a stronger future and take advantage of new opportunities
- Upskill My Business connects businesses to short courses, online events and resources from the state’s top education providers and industry experts
- It offers businesses practical help with free online courses, live and on-demand events and a range of business resources to help prepare for a strong recovery
https://upskill.business.vic.gov.au/
Victorian Chamber of Commerce:
In this weekly webinar series from the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry we will give an update on the state of affairs in the Victorian business community.
https://www.victorianchamber.com.au/training/events/bridor003
FREE ONLINE digital workshops for small businesses in regional Victoria
Small Business Victoria, in partnership with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, are hosting free ONLINE workshops across regional Victoria to help businesses make the most of the digital economy and reduce their cybersecurity risks. Topics include developing an online presence, understanding and using digital tools and managing your cybersecurity and safety plan. Bookings are essential.
To book your free spot, please click here:
https://www.business.vic.gov.au/events-workshops-and-mentoring/digital-o...
Melbourne Innovation Centre
The Melbourne Innovation Centre is providing online workshops as part of their Australian Small Business Advisory Services (ASBAS)
Digital Solutions Program 2020. The workshops will run until the end of April, during this period, there is no fee to attend.
Below are the requirements to be considered as an eligible business to register for these online workshops:
- Must have an active Victorian ABN
- Must have 19 or less employees
- Must be a For-Profit business
https://www.melbourneinnovation.com.au/replacement-online-workshops
Business Resilience program.
This program is designed to assist Victorian small businesses affected by COVID-19. Support includes free access to virtual mentoring, online workshops, and resources.
Topics covered in both mentoring and workshops are pertinent to the impacts of COVID-19 on small business. This includes strategy and resilience, finance and technology, customers and marketing, human resources, and mental health and wellbeing.
https://www.melbourneinnovation.com.au/business-resilience-program?utm_s...
Emotional Wellbeing.
These are stressful times. In this 25 minute webinar you will find some practical tips on how to ensure your emotional well-being during the COVID 19 crisis.
https://vimeopro.com/user65099910/emotional-well-being-covid-19
Commerce Ballarat:
WEBINAR SERIES Facing Adversity:
Building resilience when times are tough
In this short online workshop, psychologist (and small business owner) Ellen Jackson will help you to prepare yourself for whatever comes so that you are in the best head space to help your business, your team, your family and our community.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsLLlp6MRUQ&feature=youtu.beBuilding
Managing the risks for your business during challenging times
One of the biggest risks that businesses face during challenging times is their ability to react in an effective and efficient manner. The more recent events with COVID_19 has highlighted that point even more than ever. So what are three key areas you should keep in mind as you work through your Business Continuity Plan?
With Linda Wong and Nichola Sleight, Runway Ballarat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=3kqv9z-wcHQ&feature=emb_...
Business Basics and online marketing:
www.business.qld.gov.au is providing a number of webinar recordings about business essentials, as well as improving online presence.
Fairwork
An online learning centre providing up to date information for employers during fairwork guidelines, regulations and specific information regarding COVID-19:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/how-we-will-help/online-training/online-lear...
VID19 Online Conference
With increasing numbers of people working from home or isolated thanks to COVID-19, this 19 day online conference is a place where people can engage with leaders, experts and performers around the world during this challenging time. Best of all, it's free!
https://vid19conference.com/
Securing Your Business Webinars
AusIndustry invites you to these two online webinars to help improve your business IT Security
Circling Back to Cybersecurity
What you may have missed in the rush to get remote work ready and how to fix it!
Business continuity in peace time is no easy feat. But in the rush to get battleready COVID-19 style, there are a multitude of steps that have been skipped, circumvented and side-tracked in the quest to get everyone ready to withstand the uncertain months ahead. Now that your team may have settled into some kind of new working-from home normal, it’s time to circle back around and consider some very important questions around your IT security provisions.
tinyurl.com/y7qtrnuz
Phishing for love, masks and money in the time of COVID-19
A look at the new threats coming your business’ way right now and how to spot them.
Did you know that IBM has reported a 14,000% increase in phishing emails since the start of the COVID-19 crisis? Just when we are most sensitive to health and financial services updates, malicious actors have
out-innovated businesses and unleashed even more insidious and inventive ways to play on our human vulnerabilities.
We look at how phishing has changed in the age of COVID-19, what you and your team need to be looking out for, and how your business can use this as a chance to start getting cybersecurity right in your business.
tinyurl.com/y7qtrnuz
Responsible Service of Alcohol training moves online
From Monday October 12 2020, Registered Training Organisations will be able to deliver Responsible Service of Alcohol training online.
Additionally, qualifications from all states and territories will now be recognized nationally.
Anyone with a qualification obtained through face to face or online training course conducted in another state or territory will have their qualification recognised from Monday 12 October 2020.
A free online bridging course will need to be completed to ensure interstate students know about Victorian specific liquor laws and requirements.
Visit www.vcglr.vic.gov.au for more information.
