Start or expand your business
When you are starting or expanding your business you will most likely need at least one permit from Council. We are here to help you.
Food Businesses
Food business classifications. Food labeling. Food safety training. Registration. Drinking water carters. Mobile food business.
Public Health and Accommodation Businesses
Health information for hairdressing, skin penetration, beauty therapy, and accommodation businesses.
Economic Development
Economic development focuses on generating, attracting and maintaining business activity and/or employment in our region.
Swan Hill Livestock Exchange
The Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange is a fully accredited Sheep & Cattle selling complex under the National Saleyard Quality Assurance Program.
Doing business with Council
Council works with hundreds of external suppliers, contractors and businesses each year. Find out how your business can work with us too.
Business events and workshops
Swan Hill Rural City Council provides support to local businesses by running a number of events, workshops and programs.
Photography for business – Swan Hill
Tuesday, 7 February 2023.In this fun and relaxed workshop you will learn how to use your DSLR camera to take better photos for your business to support your marketing.Product Photography – Swan Hill
Wednesday, 8 February 2023.This workshop covers how to arrange your products in an appealing composition, backgrounds, lighting and how to take clear + crisp up-close pictures of your products.Sip & Study: How to Create Content That Connects (Morning)
Thursday, 16 February (Morning)Understanding how to create content that connects with your target market is the foundation that allows you to be efficient, effective and strategic with your marketing efforts.Sip & Study: How to Create Content That Connects (Evening)
Thursday, 16 February (Evening)Understanding how to create content that connects with your target market is the foundation that allows you to be efficient, effective and strategic with your marketing efforts.Sip & Study: Mastering Videography & Photography for Social Media (Morning)
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (Morning).In this 3-hour intensive workshop, we'll get into the nitty-gritty of what it actually takes to create great content.Sip & Study: Mastering Videography & Photography for Social Media (Evening)
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (Evening).In this 3-hour intensive workshop, we'll get into the nitty-gritty of what it actually takes to create great content.Two Day Social Media Masterclass – Swan Hill
Wednesday, 1 March 2023 to Thursday, 2 March 2023.Join Rural Business Connection's Two Day Social Media Masterclass with social media expert Kimberley Furness from OAK Magazine and photographer Michelle Cail from Gingerhouse Photography, where you will learn all things Instagram, Photography, and a little bit of Facebook.Sip & Study: How to become a Social Media Pro for your business (Morning)
Thursday, 2 March 2023 (Morning).Be the envy of all of your business owner pals by having a social media presence that kills.Sip & Study: How to become a Social Media Pro for your business (Evening)
Thursday, 2 March 2023 (Evening).Be the envy of all of your business owner pals by having a social media presence that kills.Small Business Bus – Robinvale
Tuesday, 14 March 2023.The Small Business Bus provides 1:1 support with business advice from Monarch Institute, and financial hardship coaching from the Rural Financial Counselling Service.Small Business Bus – Swan Hill
Tuesday, 14 March 2023.The Small Business Bus provides 1:1 support with business advice from Monarch Institute, and financial hardship coaching from the Rural Financial Counselling Service.