Searching for superstar small businesses

Australia Post is calling on small businesses in Moorabool to self-nominate to receive critical business support, as part of a massive expansion of its annual Local Business Heroes program.

Many local small businesses are doing it tough as inflation and interest rates bite and consumer confidence lingers in negative territory. As a result, Australia Post has expanded the program to 100 recipients from 57 last year, so even more business owners can participate.

Successful applicants will each receive a Heroes Package worth $5,000, packed with a selection of support, products, and services to help them grow and market their business.

Up to $500,000 has been pledged to help small business across the country who may be finding it tough as inflation and interest rates bite.

One of last year’s worthy winners was Ballan-based Scruffy Fella, which benefited from a $5,000 package to help advance their business. Other small online businesses in Moorabool are invited to participate in this year’s program.

Applications are open for the next three weeks to 12 March 2023, with recipients expected to be announced in June 2023. Recipients will receive a $5,000 Heroes Package each, packed with a selection of products and services to help them grow and market their business. 

Small businesses have until 11:59pm (AEDT) on Sunday 12 March 2023 to apply at auspost.com.au/localbusinessheroes, and must meet eligibility criteria. Recipients are selected by Australia Post and will be notified by both email and phone on 19 June 2023.

For more information, visit auspost.com.au/localbusinessheroes.