Looking for support and guidance for your small business? Our Investment and Economy team is here to help with two free business drop-in sessions and a workshop to support anyone wanting to start a small business.
Stop in and chat to a City staff member to gain a better understanding of council requirements such as permits, zoning, regulations and compliance guidelines.
Get guidance on your small business whether you're taking your first steps or planning your next big move. Our team can also steer you towards resources and training that could be useful for your business goals.
Business support drop-in sessions
You can book a 30-minute one-on-one appointment for tailored support or just drop in to chat with our friendly Investment & Economy team.
- Thursday 30 October at Armstrong Creek Library from 10 am to 3 pm (20 Main Street, Armstrong Creek) - Book Now
- Wednesday 26 November at Lara Library from 10 am to 3 pm (5 Walkers Road, Lara) - Book Now .
Workshop
In partnership with Business Victoria, the City is hosting a workshop for anyone thinking about or in the early stages of starting a small business in Geelong.
This three-hour workshop will be delivered by Business Victoria, also including members of the City's Environmental Health, and Investment and Economy teams.
The workshop will explore the steps of setting up a small business including picking and registering a business name, choosing the right platform for your business and protecting your business with insurance. Participants will create a business outline as well as a step-by-step action plan to help get your business from an idea to launch.
This free event will be held at the Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct on Friday 14 November from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM:
The Starting Your Small Business workshop is a great opportunity to learn how to start a small business and plan for future success.Navigating the permits and registrations needed to be able to start a business can be tricky, and these business support events are useful tools to get you on the right track.
Councillor Trent Sullivan, Chair of the Economic Development Portfolio:
The workshop will be valuable to plan out a small business and to discover the programs, services and resources available to your business from the City"If you've ever considered starting a small business, these sessions are an invaluable way to get started."
