“Whether you’re a business owner, manager or employer, we encourage you make some time to attend some fantastic development and networking opportunities throughout August,” said Commerce Ballarat chairman David Wright. 

“The whole point of B31 is to give your business a little bit of TLC, and that’s exactly what we hope to achieve this year.” 

Small Business Minister Philip Dalidakis launched the event on Wednesday and said the right advice could help immediately. 

“There will be businesses out there that will not necessarily be as financially savvy as other employers or small business owners...If they can make a little more at the taxman’s expense that might mean they have a little more money to spend locally,” he said.  

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