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June 9, 2020 By BMN

Can we guess you are probably feeling anxious about the year ahead?

What would you say to a ‘12 month Mentoring Program’ at a Super Low cost

As we emerge from these tough times for our business community with many struggling to turn a profit due to insufficient customers spending less money, it’s likely the next year or two will be challenging for most as we begin to rebuild.

BMN are here to help build a more robust local business community and we invite you to explore the possibilities and benefits of mentoring.

Whilst we all welcome the easing of restrictions they are unlikely to be completely removed for some time. As we absorb new requirements into our ways of doing business it is clear that many of us will need to adapt to new ways of plying our trade.

Enterprises that are customer facing will have to adapt to new protocols and those that trade at arm’s length will have new rules to follow.

Now more than ever, an experienced individual standing outside your business and looking in on a regular basis would be incredibly helpful and supportive.

Established for 8 years and committing their time to mentor over 450 businesses in the Noosa and Sunshine Coast precincts, Business Mentoring Noosa stands ready to assist.

Our 21 mentors have served as owners and/or at board level of all sized enterprises. They come with career long experience in asking the right questions and assisting you in finding the answers to the often-complex twists and turns of “doing business successfully”.

BMN offer a full 12 months mentoring program at a cost of only $195* and this offer is available to all business owners in our Sunshine Coast community.
(The demand for our free mentoring offer last month has now been fully subscribed and unfortunately we cannot give any more free positions at this time)

For more information on the Noosa Business Mentoring program visit: https://bmn.org.au/

If you’d like an experienced business mentor supporting you over the next 12 months whilst you navigate your business through these tough times make sure you are quick to apply to secure your 12-month program.

Complete and submit the form which can be found under the ‘APPLY FOR MENTORING’ button on our home page. https://bmn.org.au/

If you know other business owners that may appreciate 12 months mentoring at an extremely low cost, please pass this on to them.

*all our mentors give their time freely; the fee of $195 covers all insurance, admin and associated costs of BMN

This will make you feel better about the year ahead – A ‘12 months mentoring program’ completely Free of Charge

May 18, 2020 By BMN

This will make you feel better about the year ahead – A ‘12 months mentoring program’ completely Free of Charge

These are tough times for our business community and many owners are struggling to make ends meet with fewer customers spending less money. It’s likely the next year or two will be challenging for most as we begin the recovery stage.

Business Mentoring Noosa in partnership with Noosa Shire Council are offering a timely response to the devastating effects of Covid-19 on our local business community.

Restrictions are easing; however, they are unlikely to be completely removed for some time. As we absorb new requirements into our ways of doing business it is clear that many of us will need to adapt to new ways of plying our trade.

Enterprises that are customer facing will have to adapt to new protocols and those that trade at arm’s length will have new rules to follow.

Now more than ever an experienced individual, standing outside your business and looking in on a regular basis, would be incredibly helpful and supportive

Established for 8 years and committing their time to mentor over 450 businesses in the Noosa and Sunshine Coast precincts Business Mentoring Noosa stands ready to assist.

Our 21 mentors have served as owners or at board level of all sized enterprises.

They come with career long experience in asking the right questions and assisting you in finding the answers to the often-complex twists and turns of “doing business successfully”

Noosa Shire Council has partnered with Business Mentoring Noosa to offer a limited amount of a full 12 months mentoring program Free of Charge. The administration fee of $195 will be waived in full.

This offer is available on a first come first served basis and will close on September 30th.

For more information on the Noosa Business Mentoring program visit: https://bmn.org.au/

Complete and submit the form found under the ‘APPLY FOR MENTORING’ button on our home page. https://bmn.org.au/

If you know other business owners that may appreciate 12 months Free Mentoring, please pass this on to them

Finance Information for Small Business relating to Coronavirus

March 23, 2020 By BMN

The Federal Government measures to assist small businesses financially during this virus outbreak are listed on the following website and updated as necessary.

We wish you the best during this difficult time.

https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus

Useful Noosa Shire Council information BMN has been invited onto a Noosa Shire Council business liaison committee. The Shire appears to have extensive planning in place during this time. See more at the below link.

https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/covid-19

State Government Information
For more from the QLD government, visit;

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/support/novel-coronavirus

The Federal and State Government bodies have recently announced a support package for business and the general community to deal with the expected impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic

March 20, 2020 By BMN

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a major impact on our business. BMN has collated a number of website links that will assist you in the current situation.

Given the impact on the economy, both Federal and State Governments are offering assistance for eligible businesses, including a relief package to defer lodging and payroll tax returns, cashflow support, grants, wage assistance plus more. For more information about the Industry Support packages visit the below links.

$500M LOANS TO SUPPORT WORKERS:

The Queensland Government is offering $500m in loans to support workers in businesses affected by coronavirus. The loan facility will comprise loans of up to $250,000 with an initial 12-month interest-free period for businesses to retain staff. The 6-month payroll tax deferral (see details below) has been extended to all affected businesses across the state.

Information on the concessional loans will be available at qrida.qld.gov.au from the end of this week.

http://www.qrida.qld.gov.au/current-programs/covid-19-business-support

Information on payroll tax deferral can be found at osr.qld.gov.au

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/employing/payroll-tax/lodging/coronavirus-tax-relief

Information on the Queensland Government assistance packages. (see below link)

Queensland Government Industry Recovery

https://www.qld.gov.au/about/industry-recovery

Federal Government Support for Business

https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus

https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/sectors-and-regions

The above is the current access point for the first tranche of money the federal government have allocated for business assistance.

Any business that is feeling the pinch of the coronavirus should go to both the Queensland State and Federal government links and make an application for relief.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT HEALTH ALERTS

https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert

The above link is good info on what to do to lower the risk of getting it yourself and in your company

Should your business have a suspected or confirmed coronavirus case visit the below link.

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPERTIES WITH SUSPECTED/CONFIRMED CORONAVIRUS DISEASE

FEVER CLINICS AND TRIAL DRIVE-THROUGH CLINIC

‘Fever clinics’ have been activated at Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Nambour General Hospital, Caloundra Health Service’s Minor Injury and Illness Clinic and the Gympie Hospital, in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

A “virtual clinic” is also available with referral from a general practitioner, 13 HEALTH, public health unit or another healthcare provider.

A trial drive-through fever clinic has been established at Caloundra Health Service’s Minor Injury and Illness Clinic. It is open every day between 8am and 8pm and testing is only possible if people are experiencing symptoms such as a fever, cough and shortness of breath.

The Federal Government has launched a national campaign to inform all Australians about the coronavirus. The campaign aims to reduce the risk to individuals and families by enabling them to make informed decisions and to take up health recommendations. Access the campaign materials below.

https://www.health.gov.au/news/launch-of-the-coronavirus-covid-19-campaign

The Australian Tax Office has support for businesses impacted by COVID-19. FIND OUT MORE HERE

https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Dealing-with-disasters/In-detail/Specific-disasters/COVID-19/#Supportavailable

CORONAVIRUS TAX RELIEF

Queensland’s small and medium businesses impacted by coronavirus can defer their payroll tax payment for six months, backdated to when the travel ban started on 1 February 2020, under a new relief measure from the Queensland Government. FIND OUT MORE HERE.

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/employing/payroll-tax/lodging/coronavirus-tax-relief

HELP THROUGH QLD GOVT CORONAVIRUS PACKAGE

The Queensland Government announced a $27.25 million package to provide immediate assistance to industry to help Queensland deal with the impact of coronavirus COVID-19. The Immediate Industry Recovery Package provides targeted financial support and advice; promotes Queensland through marketing and media activities; and provides counselling and support to businesses and students. Phone the Small business hotline (1300 654 687) for updates and advice. FIND OUT MORE HERE.

https://www.qld.gov.au/about/industry-recovery

BUSINESS QUEENSLAND

Find support from Business Queensland if your small business has been impacted, including mentoring sessions, financial workshops and details of government support. FIND OUT MORE HERE.

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/support/novel-coronavirus

CCIQ information for business. CCIQ has created a single point of information with support for business. LEARN MORE HERE.

https://www.cciq.com.au/coronavirus-information/

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE CORONAVIRUS?

Q: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CORONAVIRUS?

Q: HOW CAN I BEST PROTECT MYSELF?

Q: SHOULD I WEAR A FACE MASK?

PLEASE CLICK HERE for more frequently asked questions from Queensland Health’s website.

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know

The below website is updated daily and advises the current situation worldwide.

https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-current-situation-and-case-numbers