Big help for smallbusiness

THE City of Casey has launched a business mentoring program, providing businesses with access to useful and timely information and support.
Of Casey’s 15,000 businesses, almost 95 per cent would be considered small, with less than 20 employees.
Casey mayor Lorraine Wreford said a key priority of the council was to support local businesses.
“The high failure rate of small businesses is of concern to council and has a profound impact on individuals and their families, not to mention the negative economic impact of failed businesses on the broader community,” she said.
“The City of Casey is focused on ensuring that businesses that operate within the municipality are given the best possible opportunity for success.”
City of Casey economic development manager David Wilkinson said the council was working to create opportunities to help small businesses thrive in a competitive market and challenging economic climate.
“Any business owner who wants to grow their business, but is unsure about how to go about it, or needs support and guidance to help map out the future of their business can benefit from the business mentoring program,” Mr Wilkinson said.
For a fee of $100, interested businesses will be partnered with a business expert and will be entitled to four mentoring sessions.
To register for the business mentoring program, call City of Casey customer service on 9705 5200.