LOCAL councils are being called on to sign up to a new initiative that makes doing business a lot easier in Victoria.
The Victorian Small Business Commission has partnered with local councils to create the Small Business Friendly Council initiative to create a fair and competitive trading environment for small business.
When signing the SBFC Charter, the VSBC and councils are pledging to:
■pay small businesses within 30 days;
■support local businesses in managing the impacts of infrastructure projects;
■streamline the approval process when starting a business; and
■help set up and support local business networks.
The initiative has the potential to benefit more than 600,000 small businesses.
‘‘We know that red tape can be a barrier to growth for small business and that is why we are working with local government to improve regulatory processes and reduce the time and money small businesses spend on compliance,’’ Small Business Minister Adem Somyurek said.
For information, visit www.vsbc.vic.gov.au
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