‍ ‍Could Faster Internet Be One of the Easiest Business Upgrades You Make This Year?

‍ ‍Whether you run an Air B’NB, café, retail store, accommodation business or work from home, reliable internet has become just as important as electricity. ‍ ‍

From processing EFTPOS transactions during the busy holiday season to managing online bookings, updating websites, responding to enquiries and keeping guests connected, the quality of your internet service can have a real impact on both your business and your customers' experience.‍ ‍

Many businesses are surprised to discover they're now eligible for faster internet speeds simply by checking their address. That's why representatives from NBN Co will be joining the ITA Business Mixer on 13 August, offering local businesses the opportunity to quickly check whether their property is eligible for faster internet services.‍ ‍

Simply scan the QR code at the event to check your address and discover what upgrade options may now be available.

‍ For accommodation providers...

‍Fast, reliable Wi-Fi is no longer a luxury. It's an expectation. According to ITA Comms officer Monique Wilson “Reliable high‑speed internet is now a top booking driver for holiday rentals, with around 65% of travellers streaming content while on vacation and up to 90% considering Wi‑Fi essential. We highly encourage all short stay accommodation providers to scan the QR code to see if they are eligible for upgrades to faster internet. We have invited Alex to our Mixer event to help explain it all to you.”

Guests increasingly rely on quality internet for streaming, working remotely, planning day trips and sharing their holiday experiences online. Poor connectivity can quickly become part of an online review, while reliable internet quietly becomes another reason guests choose your property again.

For local businesses...

Peak holiday periods often place extra demand on mobile networks. If your business relies on mobile broadband for EFTPOS or day-to-day operations, it's worth exploring whether an NBN connection could provide greater reliability during your busiest trading periods.

Alex from NBN Co can also explain:

whether your address is eligible for faster services
how to compare internet providers
why it pays to regularly review your plan
flexible options available for holiday homes that may only require internet at certain times of the year.

‍ Sometimes the simplest improvements make the biggest difference. ‍If you're attending the ITA Business Mixer, be sure to stop by and have a chat with Alex

‍All local business interested in learning more about NBN developments, Business Connect initiative, the Visit Inverloch and new Visit Wonthaggi digital platforms and opportunities to be part of the region's growing visitor economy are invited to attend the ITA Business Mixer.

· Thursday August 13th

· Wonthaggi Club -Wonthaggi 16 Mc Bride Ave Wonthaggi

· 5:30-8:30pm

· Click the Link to find out more and register

‍ ‍ITA Mixer- Business Networking event — Visit Inverloch

For more information about the Mixer contact ITA President Glenn Morris – Ph.0413159666 ‍ ‍