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East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to the economic wellbeing of businesses and communities within the shire.
What is the Business Support Voucher Program?
The Business Support Voucher Program enables businesses to access professional services from a list of local expert providers by using a Council-issued voucher system.
The program aims to support small local businesses by providing access to services such as financial management, marketing and communication, business planning, business coaching and mentoring, and legal assistance.
Successful applicants will be issued one voucher that is equivalent to six hours with one service provider. The voucher covers:
· Four (4) hours of face to face or virtual service, and;
· Two (2) hours of administration hours
To be eligible for a Business Support Voucher, applicants must:
· Have an Australian Business Number (ABN).
· Have at least one paid employee – this can include a single individual operation as a Sole Trader.
· Be based within the municipality of East Gippsland Shire.
Weighting will be given to applicants in Nowa Nowa, Orbost and Swifts Creek.
The application process is simple. Follow the link below to fill out the Expression of Interest form.
Expression of Interest Form - Small Business Support Program
Applicants will be advised of the outcome within seven business days.
If your application is successful, you will be able to choose from this list a participating service provider that aligns with your business needs.
The Efficiency Coach and The Grants Club
Business, finance and grants specialist
Contact:
Liz Fleming
Phone: 0405 541 460
Email: liz@grantsclub.com.au
Website: grantsclub.com.au
Liz takes pride in streamlining your business journey towards success. She is driven by results and equipped with the ability to take a high-level view of your business while focusing on the finer details that make a significant impact on your customers and community.
Liz is a chartered accountant with over 15 years of corporate experience. Her areas of expertise range from businessplanning and continuity planning, finance and accounting systems, risk management, business resilience and recovery, cashflow, process efficiencies, funding strategies and business grants.
Snowy Advisory
Management Consultancy Services
Contacts:
Leecia and Stephen Angus
Phone: 0419 284 729
Email: leecia@snowyadvisory.com / stephen@snowyadvisory.com
Website: snowyadvisory.com
Snowy Advisory is a family-owned company which includes offering small business services. These services include helping with developing new or revision of business models and plans, coaching and problem solving and support to deliver new business ideas.
Snowy Advisory’s areas of expertise focus on management capability development, liaising with government, business operations, business supportand mentoring, feasibility studies, innovation facilitation, agribusiness consulting and more.
Name: Anderson Business Growth
Marketing, starting a small business.
Contact:
Michael Anderson
Phone: 0404 126 602
Email: andprop888@gmail.com
Michael is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in Marketing, Agricultural Science, Mental Health, Counselling, and Business Studies.
Michael’s expertise ranges from maximising marketing using branding and social media strategies, guiding the development of small businesses, and strengthening business practices. His approach is holistic, addressing everything from business goals and market research to personal resilience and mental well-being.
Nexus Small Business Consulting
Finance and accounting, marketing, human resources, policy development.
Contact: Kirstie Pierce
Phone: 0434 350 988
Email: info@kirstiepearce.com
Website: kirstiepearce.com/nexus-consulting
Kirstie is an accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in corporate management, including CEO roles. Holding a Bachelor of Accounting and a Diploma of Human Resource Management, Kirstie has extensive expertise in finance, HR, business planning, quality, risk management and strategic planning.
Kirstie specialises in supporting business startups and growing businesses with comprehensive services that include strategy, governance, finance, compliance and policy development and more.
Simplexity Consulting Group
Business strategy development and marketing strategy
Contact: Michael Duncan
Phone: 0401 446 165
Email: michael@simplexity-consulting.com.au
Website: simplexity-consulting.com.au
Principal Consultant of Simplexity, Michael Duncan, is an experienced consultant with extensive knowledge of working with small businesses, particularly in East Gippsland. He understands the challenges faced by regional businesses and has developed effective methods and processes to help deliver the simplest and most practical outcome to what can be a complicated scenario.
Michael’s core expertise lies in brand and marketing strategy, along with business strategy and coaching brand and marketing strategy. As a dedicated management consultant, he regularly collaborates with businesses to enhance their management systems and drive growth.
Whites Accounting and Taxation Solutions
Accounting and taxation solutions
Contact: Ken White
Phone: (03) 5152 2951
Email: kenw@whitesats.com.au
Ken is a registered tax agent and chartered accountant. With over 20 years of experience in public practice, Ken has built a career specialising in accounting, taxation, and business management. Leading a team of five qualified CPA or CA accountants, he leverages decades of collective experience to provide comprehensive support to hundreds of business clients.
Since 2006, Ken and his team have gone beyond tax and business compliance, offering expert guidance in finance, tax, business management and employment. They are particularly skilled in business consulting, assisting startups and growing businesses with finance business plans, budgets, and accounting systems. Ken’s commitment to his clients ensures they receive tailored advice and solutions that drive their success.
Cyder Solutions
Integration and Automation Services
Contact: Michael Piko
Phone: 0421 582 530
Email: michael@cyder.com.au
Website: cyder.com.au
The Cyder Solutions team excels in delivering cost-effective integration andautomation solutions tailored for small to medium-sized businesses. Their innovative approach connects existing tools and automates repetitive tasks, resulting in time savings, error reduction and increased efficiency.
With 30 years of experience as a business owner, senior manager Michael Piko brings a wealth of expertise in automating and streamlining business systems.
Michael’s area of expertise focuses on systems software and processes, documentation review, process mapping, SOP writing and procedures. His business training programs are specifically designed for small enterprises, including solopreneurs, tradespeople, machine operators, house cleaning services, and work-from-home consulting services.
Countryside Business Partners
Business Planning and Consulting
Contact: Christopher Jehu
Phone: 0487 291 197
Email: Chris@countrysidebp.com.au
Website: countrysidebp.com.au
Christopher has over 10 years of experience in the finance sector, with expertise in business finance, planning, forecasting, financial counselling, and risk management. Christopher is dedicated to helping small businesses thrive, with a specialisation in the agriculture industry.
Countryside Business Partners delivers personalized consulting services with a focus on old-fashioned values. Areas of expertise includes cash-flow analysis; business plan preparation and review; mentoring on current business issues; financial forecasting and planning; and risk management. By analysing financial data and providing strategic guidance, Christopher empowers businesses to make informed decisions and achieve their goals.
1. Vouchers must be redeemed within three months from the date of issue.
2. Vouchers are not transferrable.
3. Vouchers cannot be redeemed for cash.
4. Vouchers are limited. The Business Support Voucher Program will stop taking applications once all spaces have been filled.
5. Vouchers are limited to one per business or sole trader.
6. Vouchers can only be used to access services from the pre-approved list of service providers.
7. Applicants may continue to engage with service providers once hours have been expended at the cost of the applicant.
8. Voucher hours are not negotiable and cannot be extended.
9. This is a hybrid delivery model. Virtual and face-to-face sessions will be decided between the service provider and applicant.
10. Vouchers can be redeemed with one service provider only
We have partnered with DEECA to co-fund the Business Support Vouchers