NORTHCOTE ELECTORATE - Small Business Bus
Ms THEOPHANOUS (Northcote): My constituency question is for the Minister for Small Business and Minister for Local Government in the other place. Minister, the Northcote electorate is home to a great many small businesses, from cafes and bars to clothing stores to artisan shops and everything in between. I have had the pleasure of speaking with many local business owners, and I hear the challenges faced—particularly by new businesses—as they navigate the various aspects of running a business. Whether it is balancing the books, managing staff, ordering stock or putting together a business plan, there is a lot to take on. I want to see small businesses in Northcote continue to thrive. I know the Andrews government funds Small Business Victoria to run the Small Business Bus program. The bus comes out and offers friendly, expert advice from an experienced business mentor and helps develop your business ideas and capabilities. Minister, can you tell me when the Small Business Bus will next visit the electorate of Northcote?