Member for Gippsland East, Mr Tim Bull, announced the Victorian Government’s Mobile Business Centre will visit Bairnsdale next week to deliver free mentoring and face-to-face assistance to local small businesses.

Mr Bull said, the ‘Summer Tour’ will help to improve access to Small Business Victoria’s information and services to help operators start, plan and grow their businesses.

“The Mobile Business Centre will be located in the service road opposite my office, near the band rotunda, 149 Main Street, Bairnsdale on Thursday 27 October from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

“So far this year, the Mobile Business Centre has visited over 70 locations across Victoria and provided over 750 mentoring sessions to small businesses.

“Next week’s visit to Bairnsdale will give local small businesses access to valuable business information and advice.

“Small business operators are often too busy to seek information or guidance. By having the Mobile Business Centre in Bairnsdale, they won’t have to travel far to access business mentors,” said Mr Bull.

Other services available in the Mobile Business Centre include access to business.vic.gov.au and information on Small Business Victoria’s programs and services.

Further information on how to book a mentoring session go to: business.vic.gov.au/mbc or call Small Business Victoria on 13 22 15.