Dear Member / Friend,
We’re moving forward, more doors open from today, and more businesses are slowly emerging from hibernation. You can travel freely (within NSW) go to libraries, visit museums, and have greater numbers at restaurants, cafes and clubs. Beauty and nail salons can operate, and the rules have been relaxed in terms of weddings, funerals and worship.
SMALL BUSINESS GRANT EXTENSION
Last Saturday the NSW Treasurer announced that the Small Business Grant would be extended to 30 June 2020. The Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet stated that the government was now turning its attention from response to recovery and looking at how best to support businesses reopen and welcome more customers.
You can find the media release here.
To recap. To be eligible, businesses need to:
Find full details and to apply here.
ARTS & CULTURE
I haven’t mentioned the $50 Million Rescue and Restart package granted last week by the NSW Government The package will be delivered in two stages
NO SUPPORT
If you are in severe financial difficulty as a result of COVID-19 and don’t fit into any rescue package then please let the Chamber know.
All the best. Stay safe, stay distant.
Anthony
Anthony Fox
President
Armidale Business Chamber
afox@foxlegal.com.au
0402 838 077
BUSINESS COACHING
The Armidale Business Chamber has put together a free business coaching package to support business as they adjust to significant change under very tight timeframes and difficult circumstances.
In partnership with Mandy Walker of Focus First the Chamber is providing a 45 minute one on one business coaching consultation (via phone). Each session is tailored to the needs of the individual business, whether those are: 'tactical and practical, providing help with navigating the now; or survival, keeping your business afloat; or for future planning, reimagining your business or starting a new one.
The consult is by appointment only. Contact Mandy via email or phone 0459 098 618.