Small Business Bus Bringing Support to the Ararat Region

The Small Business Bus is visiting Ararat on Tuesday 9 April, situated at the Town Hall on the corner of Barkly and Vincent Street from 10.00am – 4.00pm  

The Small Business Bus is an invaluable resource for all types of business owners as well as those thinking about starting their own as it provides expert advice and support to businesses across all sectors and travels to both metro and regional areas. This initiative aims to empower small businesses by offering tailored guidance to strengthen their operations and position them for recovery. 

The Business Recovery Advisers are here to provide personalized, one-on-one advice to assist in fortifying your business. These confidential sessions, lasting up to 45 minutes, are completely free of charge. Whether you're facing challenges or seeking opportunities for growth, our advisers are equipped to help. 

“I encourage anyone considering opening a business to take advantage of the service, whether you're at inception stage, undergoing transformation, or generally need some business support, the Small Business Bus is a great resource and it will be sitting on our doorstep ready and willing to assist you” Ararat Rural City CEO Dr Tim Harrison said.  

The Business Recovery Advisers offers tailored sessions from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Ararat this coming Tuesday. While bookings are recommended for dedicated sessions with our Business Recovery Advisers, walk-ins are also welcome for our Bus Concierge service. This service offers general information about the support available from Business Victoria. 

Your Business Recovery Adviser can assist you with: 

- Small business coaching support 

- Continuity and resilience planning 

- Mentorship and capability building 

For more information and to book your session, please visit  www.business.vic.gov.au or contact Phillippa Cairns on 5355 0241 from the Economic Development Team at Ararat Rural City Council for assistance with making a booking. 

Media enquiries: 

Media and Communications Officer 

Phone – 5355 0289 

Email – [email protected]