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May e-Newsletter

With the 2018/2019 financial year drawing to a close, it's time for many of us to consider the impact this will have on our businesses, along with those businesses we work closely with.  Whether it's planning new projects and partnerships or keeping up to date with the latest legislative changes, it's important that you start the new financial year on the front foot. 

One of the changes that will come into effect as of 1 July 2019, is the ATO's Single Touch Payroll (STP) tax and superannuation reporting obligations which now apply to businesses who employ up to 20 people.  If you haven't already had an opportunity to find out what this means for you, then join us for an ATO run information session on STP on Thursday 20 June. 

And while on the topic of opportunities, the City of Boroondara has developed a new networking event to provide you with the motivation to take on new projects, in a room with groups looking to work with you to achieve shared goals.  'The Boroondara Equation' is being held at the Kew Golf Club on 26 June will feature inspirational speakers including Simon Griffiths of Who Gives A Crap. 

Lastly, though still on the same theme, Business Boroondara will be hosting an end of financial year celebration on June 27.  There'll be entertainment and activities on offer, so mark your diary and we'll look forward to seeing you there!

Further details on how to book in for these and other events can be found below.
Business events and workshops
Networking

Super Networking - June
Join us for Super Networking in June where our guest speaker will be Rob Chiarolli from Grapes to Grange Business and Executive Coaching. Rob will introduce his quick, simple and effective one-page business plan that everyone can use.   There’ll be valuable tips, activities and plenty of opportunities for local networking.

This event is free, but bookings are essential for catering purposes.

When:  Tuesday, 4 June 2019, 6pm - 8pm
Bookings: Click here.

The Boroondara Equation
Making a difference locally = Businesses + not-for-profits
Council invites you to attend our new, innovative event, offering a valuable opportunity for local businesses and not-for-profits to come together and explore mutually beneficial partnerships. Be inspired by guest speakers who will share practical examples of successful partnerships in action, including their experiences, learnings and advice.

Speakers will include:
  • Simon Griffiths (Who Gives A Crap)
  • Creative Cubes
  • Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre
  • Boroondara Community Outreach
  • Reground
 When: 6pm to 8pm, Wednesday 26 June
Where: Kew Golf Club
To register your interest email business@boroondara.vic.gov.au

Express Networking - End of Financial Year event
Our express Networking nights offer an alternative night for those unavailable on Tuesdays.  These events are free, but bookings are essential for catering purposes.
 
When:  Thursday, 27 June 6pm - 8pm
Bookings: Click here.
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National Business Brilliance Conference and Awards
National Business Brilliance Conference and Awards - Celebrating Women In Business 

Business Boroondara is pleased to be supporting the 2019 National Business Brilliance Conference and Awards.  Now in its 6th year, the conference and awards night was developed to celebrate, educate and inspire women with home based businesses and mums business in – an oft forgotten, but constantly growing, sector of the small business community. The Conference consists for 3 x speaker rooms and an Expo hall full of products/services of help to women in business.  The Awards are an informal, fun affair in the evening where 12 women in business are awarded the best in their field.
 
When: 10am to 4pm conference and 5.30pm - 8.30pm awards night, Saturday 18 May 2018
Where: Upstairs, Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Cost: charges per event attended.
Book here.
 

Marketing Plans Made Easy
Are you one of 50% of small business owners who don’t have an active marketing plan?  Did you know that you can improve the performance of your business if you have a marketing plan and know how to use it?  A marketing plan is an outline of your marketing goals and describes how you plan to get there.  A good marketing plan becomes a great preparation and accountability tool for your business. 
 
If you know your business needs a marketing plan but you don’t have the time or head space to dedicate to it – then join us for a practical session with Vickie Burkinshaw of Purple Pyjamas where she'll help you to bring your plan to light. 
 
Cost: $15
When: 6pm to 9pm, Wednesday 29 May 2019
Where: Boroondara Council offices, 4 Inglesby Road, Camberwell
Bookings: Click here.
 

Getting the best from Technology
These days, small businesses cannot survive without technology - love them or hate them, computers, tablets and smartphones are here to stay.   So why not find out how to get the best out of your own technology?   In this workshop Lynette Coulston of ITandCoffee will assist you to discover many simple things your technology can do for you, and that you can do with your technology - to make your business and personal life much more organised, connected, informed and (if you have time) entertained.
 
Cost:  $15
When: 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Thursday 30 May 2019
Where: Boroondara Council offices, 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell
Bookings: Click here.

Retail Reframe with data
Learn how to leverage information available from a wide range of sources (including free) to scale up your retail business.  This engaging presentation will cover ways to enhance revenue, cut costs, deal with Amazon and improve your bottom-line - all without breaking the bank.
 
Cost: $15
When: 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Thursday 6 June 2019
Where: Council offices, 4 Inglesby Rd, Camberwell, VIC, 3124
Bookings: Click here.

One-Page Business Plan for Successful Businesses
The ABS and ASIC still report that some 60% of business fail within the first few years of starting. A key reason they suggest for businesses failure is lack of planning. If you don’t have a business plan or you’re not sure how to put one together, then Rob Chiarolli from Grapes to Grange Business and Executive Coaching will introduce his quick, simple and effective 1 page Business Plan that everyone can use.  

If you don’t have a business plan or you’re not sure how to put one together and want a quick, simple and effective business plan for your business that fits on one page, then this is the workshop for you!
 
Cost: $15
When: 6.00pm to 8.30pm, Wednesday 12 June 2019
Where: Council offices, 4 Inglesby Rd, Camberwell, VIC, 3124
Bookings: Click here.

LinkedIn for Small Business Owners

LinkedIn has over 10 million users in Australia and offers a range of ways to help small business owners and freelancers.  Come along to this practical workshop where Sue Ellson will teach you:

  • the specific benefits of LinkedIn for small business owners and freelancers
  • techniques you can use to attract your target audience and eliminate tyre kickers
  • how to measure your return on investment using the free options.

There will also be time to share success stories and network with other participants.
Bring your own laptop so that you can get to work straight away!


Cost: $15
When: 6.00pm to 8.30pm, Thursday 13 June 2019
Where: Council offices, 4 Inglesby Rd, Camberwell, VIC, 3124
Bookings: Click here.
 

Single Touch Payroll (STP) for small business

Are you a small business employer with less than 20 employees?

Join us for this 90 minute overview session run by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), designed to help you understand how your payroll tax and super reporting obligations, as an employer, will be streamlined using Single Touch Payroll from 1 July 2019. 

You’ll also learn more about the options and concessions available to small business employers to report payments such as salaries, wages, tax withheld and superannuation each time you pay your workers.

Cost: Free
When: 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Thursday 20 June 2019
Where: Council offices, 4 Inglesby Rd, Camberwell, VIC, 3124
Bookings: Click here.

Experience Collective

Learn about technology and share stories with likeminded people who are starting new businesses or looking to self-employment as a way to continue to earn an income, at this regular monthly meetup.

 
Upcoming dates:  20 June
When: 5.45pm - 7.45pm
Where: Boroondara Council Offices
             8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell

Cost: free (please call 9278 4814 to register your interest)
 
Free* Business Mentoring
These free, one-on-one, confidential, one-hour business mentoring sessions have been designed to assist new and established local business owners to address challenges and explore opportunities. Sessions will be held on the second Wednesday of each month. The service utilises accredited business mentors from Box Hill Business Enterprise Centre.  Bookings are essential as places are limited. To book your place phone our Economic Development team on 9278 4814, send an email to business@boroondara.vic.gov.au

Dates for 2019:
  • 12 June
  • 10 July
  • 14 August
  • 11 September
  •  9 October
  • 13 November
  • 11 December

*This is a free service for local businesses and local business people.
 

Laneway Learning
Are you a local business or retailer with a skillset, hobby or talent that you’d like to share?  Laneway Learning workshops might be a great way to activate our shopping areas at night or on weekends, as well as an opportunity to introduce new customers to our fabulous precincts. 

 

Courses usually run for an hour to an hour and a quarter and can be run from your business.  All course materials are covered and Laneway Learning will pay $50 per class.   You can find out more by clicking this link.​

Having trouble finding a venue in Boroondara to run your Laneway Learning workshop?  Drop us a line via business@boroondara.vic.gov.au and we'll see if we can be of help.
Meet the Locals - spotlight on Kew

LADDER ART SPACE
www.ladderartspace.com.au
Facebook: @ladderartspace
Instagram: @ladderartspace
81 Denmark Street, Kew.
 
Residing in the heart of Kew Junction, Ladder is your contemporary local art space.  With a diverse and changing roster of exhibitions, upstairs workshops and classes and a gallery store with something bespoke for everyone, Ladder is definitely worth checking out, even if you're not an artist.
 

PLUMAGE
www.plumagesalon.com
Facebook: @plumagesalonkew
Instagram: @plumagesalon
198 High Street, Kew

One of Kew Junction’s newest, and best finds is Plumage salon. The leafy, decadent interior is styled in a 1920’s parlour aesthetic, but this stylish salon’s impressive nature is more than skin deep. Plumage recycles and reuses all it’s salon equipment and wastes the bare minimum.  Pop in and say hi to the friendly team, sit back, relax and pamper yourself!
 
Would you like the opportunity to have your business featured in 'Meet the Locals'?  We are looking for Boroondara based businesses to spotlight.  Also, if you have some business tips you'd like to share with the local business community, we would love to hear from you.  Email business@boroondara.vic.gov.au to register your interest. 

Some helpful links including information on the the ATO's new myDeductions App.

https://www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-services/ATO-app/myDeductions/?=redirected  (myDeductions)

ATO - Small Business Webinars

ATO - Small Business Newsroom
 

 ATO - Tax basics for small business video series

http://www.police.vic.gov.au/business_security_kit/

https://www.daigousales.com/

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