Victorian Small Business Commission
@vsbc.bsky.social
We're an independent government agency, dedicated to a fair and competitive operating environment for Victoria's small businesses.
vsbc.vic.gov.au
1800 878 964
vsbc.vic.gov.au
1800 878 964
The Minister for Small Business, the Hon Dr Anne Aly MP, is establishing a Small Business Consultative Group that will provide a direct line for Government to hear from small businesses across Australia.
You can find more information at treasury.gov.au/small-business.
You can find more information at treasury.gov.au/small-business.
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We seek to help build a sustainable and productive sector that recognises the value of small businesses to the Australian economy. Australian small businesses: create jobs deliver services drive innovation contribute to local communities and the nation'...
treasury.gov.au
December 28, 2025 at 5:23 AM
The Minister for Small Business, the Hon Dr Anne Aly MP, is establishing a Small Business Consultative Group that will provide a direct line for Government to hear from small businesses across Australia.
You can find more information at treasury.gov.au/small-business.
You can find more information at treasury.gov.au/small-business.
Beyond Blue have shared tips on how you can support others.
If you or someone you know if feeling overwhelmed, support is available.
Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au for free, confidential support 24/7
If you or someone you know if feeling overwhelmed, support is available.
Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au for free, confidential support 24/7
December 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Beyond Blue have shared tips on how you can support others.
If you or someone you know if feeling overwhelmed, support is available.
Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au for free, confidential support 24/7
If you or someone you know if feeling overwhelmed, support is available.
Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au for free, confidential support 24/7
We wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season.
Our office will be closed from 25 December 2025 and will re-open on 2 January 2026.
Our website vsbc.vic.gov.au is available 24/7 for information on retail leasing
and dispute resolution.
Our office will be closed from 25 December 2025 and will re-open on 2 January 2026.
Our website vsbc.vic.gov.au is available 24/7 for information on retail leasing
and dispute resolution.
December 24, 2025 at 3:05 AM
We wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season.
Our office will be closed from 25 December 2025 and will re-open on 2 January 2026.
Our website vsbc.vic.gov.au is available 24/7 for information on retail leasing
and dispute resolution.
Our office will be closed from 25 December 2025 and will re-open on 2 January 2026.
Our website vsbc.vic.gov.au is available 24/7 for information on retail leasing
and dispute resolution.
Supplying goods before payment? Don't risk losing your gear if a customer's business fails.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) lets you formally protect your interest: "That is still mine until I’m paid."
Here’s how: https://bit.ly/4jjvE8X
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) lets you formally protect your interest: "That is still mine until I’m paid."
Here’s how: https://bit.ly/4jjvE8X
December 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Supplying goods before payment? Don't risk losing your gear if a customer's business fails.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) lets you formally protect your interest: "That is still mine until I’m paid."
Here’s how: https://bit.ly/4jjvE8X
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) lets you formally protect your interest: "That is still mine until I’m paid."
Here’s how: https://bit.ly/4jjvE8X
A message from Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith
December 22, 2025 at 4:53 AM
A message from Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith
Support is always available - and that includes support for small business owners.
Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au
Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au
December 19, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Support is always available - and that includes support for small business owners.
Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au
Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au
Selling gift cards this holiday season? 🎁 ensure you're compliant to avoid disputes. ✅ Minimum 3-year expiry ✅ Clear conditions ✅ No post-supply fees
Check the ACCC guide for businesses here: https://bit.ly/3KOKTdl
#SmallBizVic #RetailTips #CustomerService #VSBC #SmallBusiness
Check the ACCC guide for businesses here: https://bit.ly/3KOKTdl
#SmallBizVic #RetailTips #CustomerService #VSBC #SmallBusiness
December 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Selling gift cards this holiday season? 🎁 ensure you're compliant to avoid disputes. ✅ Minimum 3-year expiry ✅ Clear conditions ✅ No post-supply fees
Check the ACCC guide for businesses here: https://bit.ly/3KOKTdl
#SmallBizVic #RetailTips #CustomerService #VSBC #SmallBusiness
Check the ACCC guide for businesses here: https://bit.ly/3KOKTdl
#SmallBizVic #RetailTips #CustomerService #VSBC #SmallBusiness
Businesses must have applied for a tobacco licence by 1 February 2026 or they can no longer sell tobacco products.
Apply for your tobacco licence at vic.gov.au/tobacco-licensing.
Apply for your tobacco licence at vic.gov.au/tobacco-licensing.
December 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Businesses must have applied for a tobacco licence by 1 February 2026 or they can no longer sell tobacco products.
Apply for your tobacco licence at vic.gov.au/tobacco-licensing.
Apply for your tobacco licence at vic.gov.au/tobacco-licensing.
Whitehorse City Council has signed the Small Business Friendly Council Charter - which details six commitments to businesses in Whitehorse - a number of which council has already commenced work on.
You can learn more about the Charter by visiting https://bit.ly/3KniUBl
You can learn more about the Charter by visiting https://bit.ly/3KniUBl
December 10, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Whitehorse City Council has signed the Small Business Friendly Council Charter - which details six commitments to businesses in Whitehorse - a number of which council has already commenced work on.
You can learn more about the Charter by visiting https://bit.ly/3KniUBl
You can learn more about the Charter by visiting https://bit.ly/3KniUBl
Victorian employers have a responsibility to provide a workplace that's both physically and psychologically healthy and safe.
Access WorkSafe Victoria's guidance, including explanatory videos and fact sheets, by visiting worksafe.vic.gov.au/psychological-health
Access WorkSafe Victoria's guidance, including explanatory videos and fact sheets, by visiting worksafe.vic.gov.au/psychological-health
December 1, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Victorian employers have a responsibility to provide a workplace that's both physically and psychologically healthy and safe.
Access WorkSafe Victoria's guidance, including explanatory videos and fact sheets, by visiting worksafe.vic.gov.au/psychological-health
Access WorkSafe Victoria's guidance, including explanatory videos and fact sheets, by visiting worksafe.vic.gov.au/psychological-health
Have you read the news? VSBC News that is...
You'll find tips on pricing goods, spotting scams and following-up unpaid invoices.
You can read it now at: https://bit.ly/48bgEGn
You can also subscribe to ensure you don't miss the December edition: https://bit.ly/3KQ8PN6
You'll find tips on pricing goods, spotting scams and following-up unpaid invoices.
You can read it now at: https://bit.ly/48bgEGn
You can also subscribe to ensure you don't miss the December edition: https://bit.ly/3KQ8PN6
November 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Have you read the news? VSBC News that is...
You'll find tips on pricing goods, spotting scams and following-up unpaid invoices.
You can read it now at: https://bit.ly/48bgEGn
You can also subscribe to ensure you don't miss the December edition: https://bit.ly/3KQ8PN6
You'll find tips on pricing goods, spotting scams and following-up unpaid invoices.
You can read it now at: https://bit.ly/48bgEGn
You can also subscribe to ensure you don't miss the December edition: https://bit.ly/3KQ8PN6
It can be hard to find time to follow-up unpaid invoices, particularly in the busy weeks before the year's end.
Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith has prepared a blog with practical tips on how small business owners can follow-up outstanding invoices before the year's end: https://bit.ly/4olVmKO
Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith has prepared a blog with practical tips on how small business owners can follow-up outstanding invoices before the year's end: https://bit.ly/4olVmKO
November 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM
It can be hard to find time to follow-up unpaid invoices, particularly in the busy weeks before the year's end.
Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith has prepared a blog with practical tips on how small business owners can follow-up outstanding invoices before the year's end: https://bit.ly/4olVmKO
Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith has prepared a blog with practical tips on how small business owners can follow-up outstanding invoices before the year's end: https://bit.ly/4olVmKO
On average, Victorian Government departments paid small business suppliers in 7 days and agencies paid them in just under 14 during FY2024-25
You can read about which organisations can improve their payment times in our Annual Report: https://bit.ly/4oZkyrB
You can read about which organisations can improve their payment times in our Annual Report: https://bit.ly/4oZkyrB
November 25, 2025 at 5:35 AM
On average, Victorian Government departments paid small business suppliers in 7 days and agencies paid them in just under 14 during FY2024-25
You can read about which organisations can improve their payment times in our Annual Report: https://bit.ly/4oZkyrB
You can read about which organisations can improve their payment times in our Annual Report: https://bit.ly/4oZkyrB
PayDay Super is coming 1 July 2026.
It'll require employers to make super contributions with salary and wages payments.
It sounds a while away, but now is the time to begin preparing!
Learn more at https://bit.ly/48jPQDI
It'll require employers to make super contributions with salary and wages payments.
It sounds a while away, but now is the time to begin preparing!
Learn more at https://bit.ly/48jPQDI
November 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
PayDay Super is coming 1 July 2026.
It'll require employers to make super contributions with salary and wages payments.
It sounds a while away, but now is the time to begin preparing!
Learn more at https://bit.ly/48jPQDI
It'll require employers to make super contributions with salary and wages payments.
It sounds a while away, but now is the time to begin preparing!
Learn more at https://bit.ly/48jPQDI
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has re-confirmed its commitment to small businesses by re-signing the Small Business Friendly Council Charter on Friday 31 October 2025.
You can read more about the Small Business Friendly Council Charter at vsbc.vic.gov.au/small-business-friendly-councils
You can read more about the Small Business Friendly Council Charter at vsbc.vic.gov.au/small-business-friendly-councils
November 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has re-confirmed its commitment to small businesses by re-signing the Small Business Friendly Council Charter on Friday 31 October 2025.
You can read more about the Small Business Friendly Council Charter at vsbc.vic.gov.au/small-business-friendly-councils
You can read more about the Small Business Friendly Council Charter at vsbc.vic.gov.au/small-business-friendly-councils
Join our lunch-and-learn webinar for tips to avoid and resolve business disputes, drawing upon hundreds of insights from the past financial year.
12pm Friday 14 November via Microsoft Teams.
Register to attend at https://bit.ly/49PR5f4
12pm Friday 14 November via Microsoft Teams.
Register to attend at https://bit.ly/49PR5f4
November 13, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Join our lunch-and-learn webinar for tips to avoid and resolve business disputes, drawing upon hundreds of insights from the past financial year.
12pm Friday 14 November via Microsoft Teams.
Register to attend at https://bit.ly/49PR5f4
12pm Friday 14 November via Microsoft Teams.
Register to attend at https://bit.ly/49PR5f4
Disputes are a Halloween-like ghoul that persist year-round.
We impartially bring together parties in disagreement together to negotiate a solution to their disputes. Dispute-busters, you could say!
Visit vsbc.vic.gov.au to learn about our dispute resolution services.
We impartially bring together parties in disagreement together to negotiate a solution to their disputes. Dispute-busters, you could say!
Visit vsbc.vic.gov.au to learn about our dispute resolution services.
October 31, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Disputes are a Halloween-like ghoul that persist year-round.
We impartially bring together parties in disagreement together to negotiate a solution to their disputes. Dispute-busters, you could say!
Visit vsbc.vic.gov.au to learn about our dispute resolution services.
We impartially bring together parties in disagreement together to negotiate a solution to their disputes. Dispute-busters, you could say!
Visit vsbc.vic.gov.au to learn about our dispute resolution services.
The Victorian Small Business Commission's Annual Report 2024-25 is now available to read online.
You can view the report in PDF and accessible RTF formats on our website: https://bit.ly/47xDg2b
#VSBC #AnnualReport #FY202425
You can view the report in PDF and accessible RTF formats on our website: https://bit.ly/47xDg2b
#VSBC #AnnualReport #FY202425
October 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The Victorian Small Business Commission's Annual Report 2024-25 is now available to read online.
You can view the report in PDF and accessible RTF formats on our website: https://bit.ly/47xDg2b
#VSBC #AnnualReport #FY202425
You can view the report in PDF and accessible RTF formats on our website: https://bit.ly/47xDg2b
#VSBC #AnnualReport #FY202425
Discover what a registered trade mark could mean for your business through IP Australia’s educational trade mark journey promotion.
For more information, go to the IP Australia website: ipaustralia.gov.au/news-and-community/news/unlock-your-business-potential
For more information, go to the IP Australia website: ipaustralia.gov.au/news-and-community/news/unlock-your-business-potential
October 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Discover what a registered trade mark could mean for your business through IP Australia’s educational trade mark journey promotion.
For more information, go to the IP Australia website: ipaustralia.gov.au/news-and-community/news/unlock-your-business-potential
For more information, go to the IP Australia website: ipaustralia.gov.au/news-and-community/news/unlock-your-business-potential
Personal use of work vehicles: does FBT apply?
If your staff use work vehicles for anything not directly related to their duties, it could result in fringe benefits tax (FBT) for your business.
For more information, visit the ATO website: https://bit.ly/4ojhgig
If your staff use work vehicles for anything not directly related to their duties, it could result in fringe benefits tax (FBT) for your business.
For more information, visit the ATO website: https://bit.ly/4ojhgig
October 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Personal use of work vehicles: does FBT apply?
If your staff use work vehicles for anything not directly related to their duties, it could result in fringe benefits tax (FBT) for your business.
For more information, visit the ATO website: https://bit.ly/4ojhgig
If your staff use work vehicles for anything not directly related to their duties, it could result in fringe benefits tax (FBT) for your business.
For more information, visit the ATO website: https://bit.ly/4ojhgig
95% of cyber incidents involve human error. Mitigate this risk by undertaking training for yourself and your staff.
Cyber Wardens is a free online program, thanks to funding from the Australian Government: learn more and enrol today by visiting cyberwardens.com.au
Cyber Wardens is a free online program, thanks to funding from the Australian Government: learn more and enrol today by visiting cyberwardens.com.au
October 20, 2025 at 3:24 AM
95% of cyber incidents involve human error. Mitigate this risk by undertaking training for yourself and your staff.
Cyber Wardens is a free online program, thanks to funding from the Australian Government: learn more and enrol today by visiting cyberwardens.com.au
Cyber Wardens is a free online program, thanks to funding from the Australian Government: learn more and enrol today by visiting cyberwardens.com.au
Do you lodge your own tax return?
If you prepare and lodge your own tax return, it’s due by 31 October.
For more information, go to ato.gov.au/sbtaxreturns
If you prepare and lodge your own tax return, it’s due by 31 October.
For more information, go to ato.gov.au/sbtaxreturns
Income tax return
See what you need to report and how you lodge a tax return for your business.
ato.gov.au
October 17, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Do you lodge your own tax return?
If you prepare and lodge your own tax return, it’s due by 31 October.
For more information, go to ato.gov.au/sbtaxreturns
If you prepare and lodge your own tax return, it’s due by 31 October.
For more information, go to ato.gov.au/sbtaxreturns
Have you read the October edition of VSBC News?
For those who missed it: https://bit.ly/4nTm8e4
To ensure you get the next edition, subscribe today: https://bit.ly/3KQ8PN6
For those who missed it: https://bit.ly/4nTm8e4
To ensure you get the next edition, subscribe today: https://bit.ly/3KQ8PN6
October 16, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Have you read the October edition of VSBC News?
For those who missed it: https://bit.ly/4nTm8e4
To ensure you get the next edition, subscribe today: https://bit.ly/3KQ8PN6
For those who missed it: https://bit.ly/4nTm8e4
To ensure you get the next edition, subscribe today: https://bit.ly/3KQ8PN6
Commissioner McAlary-Smith joined Sam Hicks on her 5 Minute Business Boost Podcast to discuss how the VSBC helps business owners resolve disputes and advocates for a fair and competitive business environment.
You can listen on your favourite podcast platform, incl YouTube: https://bit.ly/494DD6A
You can listen on your favourite podcast platform, incl YouTube: https://bit.ly/494DD6A
October 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Commissioner McAlary-Smith joined Sam Hicks on her 5 Minute Business Boost Podcast to discuss how the VSBC helps business owners resolve disputes and advocates for a fair and competitive business environment.
You can listen on your favourite podcast platform, incl YouTube: https://bit.ly/494DD6A
You can listen on your favourite podcast platform, incl YouTube: https://bit.ly/494DD6A
If you are lodging online through ATO online services via myGov, you have until 31 October to submit your return. If you are planning to use a registered tax agent, you may have longer to lodge.
For more information, go to ato.gov.au/whentolodge.
For more information, go to ato.gov.au/whentolodge.
September 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
If you are lodging online through ATO online services via myGov, you have until 31 October to submit your return. If you are planning to use a registered tax agent, you may have longer to lodge.
For more information, go to ato.gov.au/whentolodge.
For more information, go to ato.gov.au/whentolodge.