Tune in to Hidden Gems over the next 10 weeks on Tuesdays between 2 and 4pm to hear a broadcast of Nillumbik Council’s first podcast series, a 10 part audio “how to” guide to support local businesses to navigate the planning, start-up and expansion phases of small business highlighting Nillumbik’s Planning and Business Concierge service.
Nillumbik Mayor Ben Ramcharan said that Council has recently participated in the Business Friendly Council Approvals program, designed to achieve better outcomes for all businesses that liaise with each of Council’s regulatory areas.
“This podcast series, a first for our Council, has been developed as part of this process,” Cr Ramcharan said. “The podcast is designed to complement Council’s Planning and Business Concierge Service.”
Listen to the “Your Business is our Business” podcast for expert advice on how to access support, understand regulatory requirements and improve the quality of information in permit applications to save you time and money.
The series offers listeners a succinct and informative guide with insights on best practice tips on how to get a business started within the Shire and improve the quality of information in permit applications to save you time and money.
Internal “subject matter experts” from each of Council’s regulatory areas have been interviewed for the series which covers off the following topics:
What is the Planning and Business Concierge?
· Understanding Planning Permits
· Planning Permits FAQs
· Business and Strategic Planning considerations
· Understanding Building Permits
· Business and Community Safety considerations
· The Food Act explained
· Health and beauty requirements
· Home-based business considerations
· Council support available for small business
Your Business Is Our Business
Your Business Is Our Business
The Nillumbik Shire located in Melbourne’s north-east has a diverse and robust economy made up of many small and large businesses who have chosen to work in our Shire. Tune in to Your Business is our Business, a 10 part “how-to” guide designed to help you navigate the planning, start-up and expansion of business operations in Nillumbik. Discover the Planning and Business Concierge Service, a centralised resource for business owners to understand regulatory requirements and improve permit applications. By seeking advice early, businesses can avoid costly mistakes, save time during assessments and receive faster decisions. Hosted by small business advocate Karyn Harte of The Buzz, this series is proudly supported by the Victorian Government’s Business Friendly Council Approvals program.
