by Tourism Greater Geelong And The Bellarine | May 4, 2020 | COVID-19
As we look to start our Week 8 in ‘iso’, we do so, looking forward to some hopeful news on Friday about the potential for an easing of current restrictions. The Prime Minister has advised that he will bring forward the National Cabinet meeting by one week to...
by Tourism Greater Geelong And The Bellarine | Apr 21, 2020 | 5 Minute Reads, COVID-19, Training
With the JobKeeper program open for applications, here’s a quick guide to getting your business enrolled ASAP. The process will vary slightly between sole traders, SMEs and larger operators, as well as for those who use STP payment systems or an accountant. Not...
by Tourism Greater Geelong And The Bellarine | Apr 9, 2020 | COVID-19
09, April 2020 Latest Update From Visit Victoria It’s been a start to the year that no one anticipated, and one that continues to challenge us all. Yet as we head towards Easter, we can all take inspiration from the way in which our industry is pulling...
by Tourism Greater Geelong And The Bellarine | Apr 9, 2020 | COVID-19
09 April 2020 – Latest Update from Tourism Australia JobKeeper passes – Today the Australian Government passed its $130bn JobKeeper wage recovery package to support Australian workers and businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic – a much needed...
by Tourism Greater Geelong And The Bellarine | Apr 9, 2020 | Accommodation, COVID-19
Will I be fined if I accept a holiday booking during the period of the State of Emergency? No, accommodation providers (unless they are a caravan park or camping ground operator that has been instructed to close) cannot be fined for accepting a booking. However, under...
by Tourism Greater Geelong And The Bellarine | Apr 8, 2020 | 5 Minute Reads, Advertising & Marketing, Cafes and Restaurants, Content Marketing, COVID-19, Farmgates and Provedores, Retail, Small Business Owners, Tours, Training, Wineries and Breweries
Build your own Website Store for beginners Exclusive to Tourism Greater Geelong & The Bellarine members, this course will teach you how to build a website store so you can start selling physical products, gift vouchers, or virtual products online! You do not need...
by Tourism Greater Geelong And The Bellarine | Apr 8, 2020 | 5 Minute Reads, COVID-19, Training
It’s definitely not business as usual, and even though people may not be able to use your product or service right now, it’s important not to disappear! Here’s our marketing top tips to keeping your content up-to-date, accurate, honest & useful. Before...
by Tourism Greater Geelong And The Bellarine | Apr 6, 2020 | COVID-19
03 March 2020 – PM calls to negotiate on rent relief and advises we need to stay home this Easter… Commercial tenancies The Prime Minister announced today that a mandatory code of conduct would be imposed on commercial and retail tenants and the National Cabinet...
by Tourism Greater Geelong And The Bellarine | Mar 31, 2020 | 5 Minute Reads, COVID-19
31, March 2020 JobKeeper… What is it? The $130 billion JobKeeper program provides wage subsidies to assist businesses in retaining staff (and supports staff without work). Register now and the ATO will contact you. Fortnightly payments of $1,500 per eligible...
