BUSINESS READY PROGRAM events and workshops
PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS PREPARE, RECOVER AND MOVE FORWARD
Finwell Support delivers practical small business support for regional business owners experiencing financial pressure, change, recovery or uncertainty.
Running a small business can involve difficult decisions, particularly following bushfire, natural disaster or unexpected change. Business Ready provides tools, information and individual support to help business owners understand their current position, identify priorities and take practical next steps.
Delivered by Finwell Support, the program is confidential, locally informed and tailored to the needs of rural and regional small businesses.
Ararat Rural City Council
Small business coaching (mentoring)
wellbeing workshop
Hindmarsh Shire Council
Small business coaching (mentoring)
Horsham Rural City Council
Small business coaching (mentoring)
wellbeing workshop
Northern Grampians Shire Council
Small business coaching (mentoring)
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE (IN PERSON)
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE (ONLINE)
Open to all residents in the local government areas (as per above)
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Small business coaching (mentoring)
wellbeing workshop
West Wimmera Shire Council
Small business coaching (mentoring)
who can access business ready?
Business Ready supports eligible small business owners in participating bushfire-affected communities.
Support may be available if your business has experienced direct or indirect impacts, including:
• property, equipment or stock damage
• interrupted trade or reduced customer activity
• supply-chain disruption
• increased operating costs
• insurance or recovery challenges
• financial pressure or uncertainty
• personal stress affecting business decisions.
You do not need to wait until your situation becomes overwhelming. Early support can help you understand your options and make informed decisions.
CONNECTION WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Eligible Local Government Areas
• Hindmarsh Shire Council
• Horsham Rural City Council
• Northern Grampians Shire Council
• Southern Grampians Shire Council
• West Wimmera Shire Council
