Victorian Government announces $2,000 grants for small businesses
As part of the 2022-2023 State Budget, the Victorian Government have announced grants available to small businesses under the Small Business Specialist Advice Pathways Program.
This new initiative is designed to support established businesses who have remained in business, despite facing the challenges caused by COVID-19.
Grants of $2,000 are available for eligible businesses to enable them to access accounting or legal advice.
To be eligible to apply for a grant businesses must
Be a legally structured business registered in Victoria with an active ABN, and have held that ABN on and from 1 July 2020.
Must be registered with WorkSafe
Employ 1-19 full time equivalent staff
Only one $2,000 grant is available per ABN
Under this program, Strategem are qualified advice providers and are able to support you with professional advice that can be supported by the grant. Our team of qualified accountants, in both Bendigo and Melbourne, are able to support you with a range of topics including:
Cash flow management
Preparation of budgets and projections
Profitability analysis and formulation of financial management and/or operational business strategies
Strategic analysis to revise business planning and/or governance arrangements
Support and advice around the management of debts and liabilities.
If you are an eligible business who needs support in the above areas, we would love for you to reach out and start the conversation.
Applications will close at 4pm on Friday 30 September, or when funds are exhausted, whichever is earlier. We encourage you to act quickly to avoid missing out.
To speak with one of our qualified accountants, please message us online or call
Bendigo 03 5445 4777
Melbourne 03 8621 8100