Disaster recovery plan   
​It is crucial to any business to have a 'Business Plan'.  This plan is there to assist you to keep your business on track and in the right direction.

In the past 2 years (or more) it has been very difficult for most business owners to come anywhere near keeping their business headed in the right direction.  One thing that may not have been in 'the plan' is a Disaster recover plan.   

Preparing for disaster could mean the difference between your business being back up and running two days after a disaster or never reopening at all
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Step 1: Know your risk
Step 2: Plan now for what you will do
Step 3: Get your business ready
Step 4: Be aware
Step 5: Look out for each other

Now more than ever, are you disaster ready?   For more information go to the downloadable PDF below to get your
"Get ready toolkit 5 step plan".

Downloadable PDF below.

​Due to COVID-19, many people, who would traditionally travel to overseas destinations for their holiday, will now be travelling domestically to regional NSW destinations. To assist regional NSW tourism businesses to better meet consumer expectations, grants are now available to assist regional NSW tourism operators Refresh and Renew their product.

A grant of $10,000 excluding GST is available per applicant. The grants do not require funding to be matched, however the work proposed must cost at least $10,000 excluding GST. 

Eligible applicants include cafes, bars, restaurants, accredited visitor information centres, hotels, motels, caravan parks, visitor attractions, museums, galleries, conference and event centres or facilities.
Work could include fresh paint, new curtains, new carpet, new furniture, bedspreads, TVs, beds, upgrades to facilities such as a new reception area, bar, display cabinets, etc. 

To find out more send an enquiry HERE or you can book our Tourism specialist Business Connect Advisor Jennifer Lloyd direct HERE.
Want to know more about Jennifer Lloyd ? Click HERE

Great news .... The NSW Government has launched Dine & Discover NSW  to encourage the community to get out and about, supporting dining, arts and tourism businesses, which have been impacted by COVID-19.  You can register your business now to participate in the scheme. 

The program has been very popular and it has been reported that most participants spending an average of $40 when using the vouchers.
Every NSW resident aged 18 and over will be eligible for four $25 Dine & Discover NSW vouchers worth $100 in Total.  Businesses can register online now to participate in the scheme.

Vouchers have now been extended to include takeaway during the restriction periods.    

Details of the vouchers below:

• 2 x $25 Dine NSW Vouchers for dining in at restaurants, cafes, bars, wineries, pubs and clubs from Monday to Thursday
• 2 x $25 Discover NSW Vouchers to be used for entertainment and recreation, including cultural institutions, live music, and arts venues, to use 7 days a week.

Business Connect can assist you to take advantage of this NSW Government initiative.    Send us an enquiry HERE to receive more information.

Click HERE to book Jennifer for Business Advisory.  
Enquire about Business Connect HERE

We are celebrating Women in Business this week & I was able to chat to our wonderful Business Connect Advisor Deb Archbold.  Click HERE

Deb works in diverse fields including major supply chain engagement and supplier capability building in the mining, oil and gas and major projects sector, economic development strategies for cities and regions, and in-depth and technical research projects covering manufacturing, resources, food and agribusiness, fisheries, rail and professional services. She also undertakes community and stakeholder research. Deb works with local suppliers to help them build their capabilities to target work with larger supply chains and major projects. This covers capability statements and being visible to buyers, effective tendering, successful supply chain engagement and contract management. Deb is a Certified Management Consultant, a Qualified Professional Researcher and is also a Director of Indigenous Supply Chain Connections which connects Indigenous businesses into major supply chains.

How lucky are we to have Deb on board with our Business Connect Team.

Click HERE to book Deb for Business Advisory

Click HERE to find out more.
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Click HERE to book Clive for Advisory.
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We are really lucky to have Business Connect Advisor Clive Venning as a part of our team.  Clive will pre presenting & hosting our Facebook & Instagram Bootcamp in February. 

​Clive has over 27 years of experience as a result oriented business professional, with a focus on sales, social media, product management, innovation, direct marketing, reducing costs and improving the return on investment (ROI).

As the owner of two successful small businesses, Clive understands how to start-up, establish systems and procedures, set performance objectives and business goals and creating a long term strategy for success.

Clive has extensive experience working with large companies as a consultant and notably as the national sales and product manager (electronic sales) for Australia Post.

What does Clive say when you ask him how is day is ?  "Just living the dream".

Webinar Link HERE