Business and Employment

Getting Started in Small Business Seminars

Do you currently operate a small business?
Are you investigating or planning to open a new business?
Are you considering buying a business?
Do you have a new invention or business idea you would like to discuss with someone in confidence?

Business & Employment can help you.
We have a team of experienced business consultants who can provide you with a wide range of business advice and support crucial to small business success.

Register for our FREE Business Seminar
Every Thursday morning, 10am to 12 noon.

The services provided by Business & Employment are partially funded by the Australian Government.

To view our flyer please click here. 

Price: FREE

Business Grow Online

Grow your business online at a reduced cost

The workshop program of 4 events will cover;

1. Getting your business online - four easy steps to make it happen.
2. Enhancing you web presence - dramatically improve your hit rate.
3. The web as part of your marketing strategy - how to be effective at e-marketing
4. Engaging in E-Business - getting paid online.
    

 Online tools and resources presented to all participants after the final workshop.

Cost - $20 per Business for all 4 workshops.
Can be paid by Credit card when registering or contact us on 1800 709 552.

A light supper will be provided.
Bookings essential - seating is limited.

This is an Australian Government funded initiative under the Small Business Online program.

Please note: When clicking to register you will be registered for all 4 workshops.
Workshop 1 - Wednesday 3rd March
Workshop 2 - Wednesday 24th March
Workshop 3 - Wednesday 14th April
Workshop 4 - Wednesday 12th May
To register for workshop 1 only please scroll and register for Business Grow Online - Getting your business online.

Please click here to view our flyer.

Price: $20.00

Basic Book Keeping for Small Business

Presented by Shelley Aherne - Small Business Consultant.

This free workshop will cover the following key issues;

• Why you should keep good records
• What are records?
• Book keeping methods
• Reconciliation  & common problems

Booking Essential - only 6 vacancies per workshop available.

There will be no charge for this event as it is a fully funded initiative of the Australian Government.

Price: FREE

Marketing for Small Business

Presented by Vanessa Cox from The Necessary Group

Successful businesses have one thing in common - they know how to attract and keep their customers.

Experienced with the big brands like Coca Cola and Nike, Vanessa now helps small businesses achieve their goals by understanding, attracting and keeping more customers.

3 Interesting, informative workshops;

Marketing Strategies: What every small business needs to know
Branding: how to build a great brand
Marketing Tactics: Effective ideas to grow your business

Cost: $25 per workshop. Credit Card payments only.

A light supper will be provided. 6pm for 6:30pm start.
Bookings essential - Seating limited to 20 places per workshop.

The services provided by Business & Employment are partially funded by the Australian Government.

Price: $25.00

Business Planning

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL.

Presented by Stuart Thorn

This workshop will give an overview of the major concepts in a Business Plan. Participants will develop content for their own Plans.

What are the benefits of having a Business Plan?

• provides focus
• clarifies goals
• helps anticipate problems and issues
• Gives a clear understanding of financial requirements
• enables "others" to better understand what your business is about

A light supper will be provided. RSVP by Monday 15th March - Bookings essential.
There will be no charge for this event as it is a fully funded initiative of the Australian Government.

Click here to view flyer.

Price: FREE

The New Fair Work System

Know your rights and responsibilities!

Presented by a team from the Fair Work Ombudsman.

An overview of the key elements of the national workplace system and what it means for small business covering topics such as;

• 10 National Employment Standards (NES)
• Record Keeping/Pay Slips
• Work Practices to avoid
• Small Business Fair Dismissal Code
• New Modern awards
• Paying employees correctly

Participants will receive an information pack with CD and an opportunity to book a transitional educational visit for their business.

A light supper will be provided.
RSVP by Friday 26th March - Booking essential.

There will be no charge for this event as it is a fully funded initiative of the Australian Government.

Click here to view flyer.

Price: FREE

The Importance of Quality Customer Service

Presented by Daniela Schurink-Moeller

A workshop covering the principles of quality customer service including important aspects such as:

• The dimensions of quality customer service
• Ideas of customer service improvements
• Concepts on how to implement quality customer service principles
• Customer service breakdown and recovery strategies
• Ideas on how you can inspire others to deliver quality customer service
   

A light supper will be provided - RSVP by 22nd March 2010 - Bookings are essential.

There is no charge for this event as it is a fully funded initiative of the Australian Government.

Click here to view flyer.

Price: FREE