Welcome to the Business in Cockburn eNewsletter. We will update you every month on what is happening in the City of Cockburn and how it may impact your business. For information on business support and the latest business events please visit the Business in Cockburn website.
Annualised wage provisions: what does this mean for my business?
From 1 March 2020, new rules for annualised salaries will
Make keeping timesheets and conducting yearly pay reviews compulsory for some businesses. Restrict how long employers have to compensate workers for underpayment.
The Fair Work Commission’s update to 18 Modern Awards is intended to ensure workers on annualised wages are not worse off than those paid an hourly or weekly wage. To see if your industry is impacted please visit the CCIWA website.
Up to $4000 for your business
Small Business applications open
Sustainability Grants from the City of Cockburn provide an opportunity for businesses to implement projects that help create a better tomorrow. Apply before the end of March to undertake a project with one or more of the following themes: Giving Back: to improve social equity and involvement across the City Protecting our Future: to build resilience to climate change and/or safeguarding biodiversity Strong Communities: to support community development, events and inclusive neighborhoods Water, Energy and Waste: to promote resource use efficiency TravelSmart: to support the uptake of alternative transport Healthy Lifestyles: to promote opportunities for improved public health outcomes in the community.
Up to $20,000 available for WA businesses to innovate and create WA jobs
Applications open
WA small to medium enterprises can apply for Innovation Vouchers Program to commercialise their innovative products through the State Government New Industries Fund. Applications close on March 25, 2020. Applicants can access up to $20,000 to be put towards Research and development, Product development, Technology transfer and intellectual property, Commercialisation support services. Recipients must co-contribute at least 20 per cent of their voucher funding. Previous IVP participant, Jandakot-based Electro.Aero, used its $20,000 voucher to develop a propulsion system for sustainable aviation. They have now submitted a patent for the system, $500,000 in angel investment, secured domestic and international customers, and grown from 6 to 9 employees.
24 March 2020 12-2pm Venue: Cockburn Health and Community Facility, Cockburn Central Cost: $20
This workshop will assist you to learn how to best engage with this business platform. This workshop covers: The importance of LinkedIn How to engage effectively Creating posts that strengthen your business brand Creating a strong LinkedIn profile – Customisation strategies Using hashtags and tagging LinkedIn’s algorithms – keep your post in your contacts’ feed for longer
25 March 5.30-7.30pm Venue: Murdoch University, The Launch Pad, Geoffrey Bolton Library, 90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150
Business After Hours is a series of events provided by the Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce. Join This month's host, Murdoch University for an evening of drinks, canapés and business networking. Cost: FREE for MCCC members & sponsors / Non-members $29.00
If you have any queries or would like to get in touch with Sarah Kahle, Business Engagement Officer please email business@cockburn.wa.gov.au or call 08 9411 3444
