10 Feb 2016 Yarrawonga Chronicle, Yarrawonga VIC (General News) Community Desk Small business operators in Yarrawonga and surrounds will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on February 29. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said the small business bus will be visiting Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, Glenrowan, Daylesford, Trentham and Yarrawonga throughout February. The bus service provides advice from small business mentoring specialists skilled in marketing, finance, human resources and sales. These experts have extensive experience in operating a small business and in senior business management roles, offering free advice to local businesses. In 2015 almost 1,500 small businesses accessed free on-board mentoring, while a further 5,800 received assistance from an information officer. Ms Symes said this years enhanced touring program will take more information and services to more towns across the state than ever before, benefiting businesses that may not have the time or resources to otherwise access the available support. The Small Business Bus is a great service for local businesses to have access to expert face-to-face advice, Ms Symes said. These support services play an important part in Labors commitment to providing country Victorians with greater access to government help and driving ideas and growth within the community. The Small Business will be at the Yarrawonga Town Hall in Belmore Street from 10am to 4pm on Monday, February 29. Free mentoring sessions on board the bus are limited and bookings are essential. For more information or to book a session visit business.vic.gov.au/sbb or call Small Business Victoria on 13 22 15. Copyright Agency licensed copy (www.copyright.com.au)