This workshop is for sole traders and small business owners who are finding it difficult to make ends meet during COVID-19 restrictions.

This 2-hour workshop will cover the burning issues affecting people working in home-based, retail, hospitality and other affected small businesses.

The workshop includes:

• The definition of hardship; applying for benefits and support; trader’s rights under financial hardship; eligibility
• Managing your business loans, tenancy rights, types of providers who can help
• Employee support and assistance – including wellbeing support, ways to manage them through this time, fair work; apprentice and trainee information
• Superannuation and early release hardship options
• Government programs and services (local, state & federal)
• Opportunities to pursue during COVID – pivoting your business; mentoring, upskilling, free online learning opportunities and other helpful resources.

Presented by Small Business Victoria