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Connecting business people across Geelong, Surf Coast, Colac Otway, Golden Plains, Queenscliff and the Bellarine.
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Expert Articles from Localised Business Partners
Superannuation for contractors – come one, come all
This article forms part of the series “Contractors vs Employees – Shifting Sands for Medical and Allied Health Practices” Determining…
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CONTRACTOR VS EMPLOYEE – SHIFTING SANDS FOR MEDICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PRACTICES
Medical, dental and allied health professional structures have and continue to be designed to engage professional staff that are labelled…
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FURTHER REDUCED PAYROLL TAX FOR REGIONAL BUSINESSES
Since 1 July 2017, a lower Victoria payroll tax rate of 3.65% has applied to wages paid by regional employers.…
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CAN I TERMINATE MY CONTRACT?
The law has long recognised that a breach of certain types of obligations in a contract will entitle an innocent…
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SURPRISE ELECTION RESULT – WHERE TO FOR TAX POLICY?
The Coalition’s ‘miracle’ win may not have been foreseen by the polls or the pundits, however either way the votes…
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Flagship Farmers – client news from West Carr & Harvey
The McDonald’s Flagship Farmers Program provides an opportunity for farmers within McDonald’s supply chain to be recognised for their commitment…
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Have your say on the good & the bad: Localised Meetups
Have you been to a Localised Meetup in 2019? Then we’d love to hear from you! We really value your support…
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Ride the Surf – at Bells Beach. A high quality, locally produced board game.
Ride the Surf at Bells Beach is a high quality board game the likes of which has not been seen…
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Registrations now open for Business Clean Up Day 2020
In 2020 Clean Up Australia will be celebrating their 30th anniversary and all that has been achieved by their volunteers over…
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Boost your business!
Round 4 of Business Victoria’s Boost Your Business program is now open, offering up to $50,000 in funding for eligible…
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Seeking venues to host Localised Meetups in 2020
Localised Meetups are commercially focused and fun networking events held across the Geelong region. We …
WorkSmart Education 2019
Worksafe is currently seeing to develop a list of training vendors able to provide one, …
How local business people use Localised
Expert Articles
Connect local businesses to a library of articles on business topics authored by local experts.
Business Events
Discover networking and professional development events near you
Business listings
Promote your goods and services in the local business directory
Supplier quotes
Find local suppliers and get quotes for the things your business needs (e.g. graphic designer, website developer)
Noticeboard
Where local businesses can share and find good news, like new appointments or milestones.
Networks
Find local business networks who can support you and help you grow.
Did you know that more than 80% of local business want to support other local businesses - but less than half of them actually do?
And the number one reason why they don’t? It is hard to find a local.
Localised changes that!
This Localised business network is an initiative of GROW, delivered in partnership with local government across the G21 Region.
Localised business partners
Implementation Partners
Find local business expertise, business news, projects, procurements and business events across Geelong, Surf Coast, Colac Otway, Golden Plains, Queenscliff and the Bellarine.
