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Connecting business people across Geelong region.
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Expert Articles from Localised Business Partners
COVID-19 BUSINESS INTERRUPTION TEST CASE (NO.2) – ROUND 2 TO THE INSURERS!
On 8 October 2021, the Federal Court of Australia determined its first instance decision in the second Australian business interruption…
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What to do when your employee leaves you for a competitor
What to do when your employee leaves you for a competitor and you have a restraint of trade clause. Your…
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Employee Share Schemes: Budget Changes Should Boost Participation
Attracting and retaining high performing employees can be key to ensuring the long-term success and growth of a business, which…
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How to approach business structures and restructures in 2021
https://harwoodandrews.com.au/news/2021/5/14/how-to-approach-business-structures-and-restructures-in-2021 COVID-19 has taught us to expect the unexpected. Australians are generally positive people with a ‘she’ll be right’ attitude to…
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Can employers make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory in the workplace?
As it currently stands, employers cannot force their employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. While the question of whether…
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Local music therapy open day!
Curious about what music therapy is? Come and see our fully-dedicated clinic, chat to our music therapists, try out musical…
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Stapled Superannuation for new employees
As of Monday 1 November, “Stapled Superannuation” rules will commence for all new employees. Stapled Superannuation simply means that existing…
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Anglesea Golf Club – New Member Offer
15 months membership for the price of 12 months If you have been thinking about joining a golf club, look…
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Launch of NAWIC Geelong Chapter – Nov 9th breakfast
NAWIC (National Assoc of Women in Construction) is launching the new Geelong Chapter. The breakfast event will take place Tuesday…
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Business costs assistance program for construction industry now open
The Victorian Government is providing grants for eligible construction businesses impacted by the two-week shutdown from Monday 21 September to…
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Expression of Interest: WorkCareFactor
The Give Where You Live Foundation is seeking Expressions of Interest from G21 Region organisations …
IT Managed Service Provider
gforce employment + recruitment are seeking to partner with an IT MSP. Please find attached …
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 Directory
Promote your goods and services in the local business directory
Marketplace
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 across the G21 Region.
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Find local business expertise, business news, projects, and business events across Geelong, Surf Coast and Golden Plains.
