SMALL businesses and community organisations in Wangaratta, Indigo and Benalla local government areas are being offered free help to bolster their online tools.
North East based not-for-profit organisation Startup Shakeup is offering a free program to help effectively navigate online resources and aid participants to thrive even during challenges like drought and extreme resilience scenarios.
Program co-ordinator Bree Nightingale said the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal is funding the comprehensive digital program to help strengthen social resilience within local communities through digital engagement, awareness, and understanding.
"The initiative, free for participants, includes personalised digital business coaching, in-person digital pop-up hubs, and digital memberships, all designed to facilitate the online growth of businesses and community groups," Ms Nightingale said.
For more information contact Ms Nightingale via email at bree@startupshakeup.org




