The Small Business Digital Adaptation Program is for small businesses, sole trader, and micro-businesses.To be eligible for the program an applicant must:Operate a business located in VictoriaHold an Australian Business Number (ABN)Have held that ABN on 28 March 2021

Small Business Digital Adaptation Program Victoria

Q: What steps do I need to take?

The program runs until 18 July 2022Trial (and subsequently purchase) a selected, approved software service (QuickBooks)Apply for a rebate of $1200 to cover 12 months' access to your product/s by no later than 11:59pm on 18 July 2022You will be contacted to confirm you’ve begun to adapt your business to a digital environment after six weeksThe Digital Adaptation Rebate will be paid after confirmation of continued useYou will be sent an evaluation survey 6-12 months laterBeyond the 12 month period, further costs are the responsibility of the business

Q: Where can I find out more information about the Small Business Digital Adaptation Program work?

Find out the full eligibility requirements, what is covered and what is not covered in the program and more information about the small business rebate on the Victorian Government Small Business Digital Adaption Program.

Q: Can Advisors participate in this program for their small business clients?

Financial advisors, accountants and bookkeepers are encouraged to let Victorian small businesses know about the program, however in order to be eligible for the rebate, the small business owner must sign up to QuickBooks on their own. The QuickBooks invoice is required to be in the small business owners name to be eligible for the rebate.

This Program is now closed

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Welcome to the Small Business Digital Adaptation Program trial. QuickBooks is partnering with the Victorian Government to help you adapt to the digital operating environment and prepare for COVID Normal. The government has committed $20 million to deliver this important program that is open to Victorian businesses from all industry sectors.

Why choose QuickBooks for the Small Business Adaptation Program?

QuickBooks integrates with other Digital Adaptation program participants, e.g. Square, Shopify, giving you the opportunity to consider multiple products as part of the government rebate.

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Victoria Small Business Digital Adaptation Program Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Small Business Digital Adaptation Program work?

The Small Business Digital Adaptation Program will allow eligible businesses to trial and then receive access to digital products, tools and training they can use to build digital capability in their day-to-day operations.

Businesses can start using a new product, like point-of-sale payment, or restore access to a lapsed product under this program. Upgrades to existing digital tools, like adding a shop to a current website, are also included.

Products currently available to businesses through this program include website, e-commerce, finance and digital business management tools.

Businesses can check their ABN for eligibility, and purchase selected digital products from suppliers who have partnered with the Victorian Government. Once businesses have purchased a product, they can apply for a rebate of up to $1,200 to access the product for 12 months.

Who can apply?

What steps do I need to take?

The program runs until 18 July 2022
Trial (and subsequently purchase) a selected, approved software service (QuickBooks)
Apply for a rebate of $1200 to cover 12 months' access to your product/s by no later than 11:59pm on 18 July 2022
You will be contacted to confirm you’ve begun to adapt your business to a digital environment after six weeks
The Digital Adaptation Rebate will be paid after confirmation of continued use
You will be sent an evaluation survey 6-12 months later
Beyond the 12 month period, further costs are the responsibility of the business

Where can I find out more information about the Small Business Digital Adaptation Program work?

How do I know if I’m eligible for a rebate against QuickBooks Online under this program?

To be eligible, you must be digitising your business and signing up to QuickBooks Online for the first time, or if you were previously and you would like to resume using the product, it must have been at least 12 months since you had an active subscription.

The Small Business Digital Adaptation Program will not cover the cost of existing customers re-connecting, adding additional subscriptions, or upgrading to a higher plan.

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