Open to businesses, community groups, clubs, not for profits and volunteers that operate in the Town of Victoria Park. Session will be delivered via Zoom. BYO coffee/tea and refreshments. The experts from Hancock Creative will take you through practical tips and tools on: how to keep people engaged how to attract new people to your organisation how to create a thriving online community (Facebook groups etc) what attraction strategies are still working and how to use them.

The experts from Hancock Creative will take you through the following elements of Canva to assist you to create professional and appealing marketing collateral: the basics - how you can customise it for your organisation/business, all the different parts and amazing tools at your disposal templates, templates, templates - how to get the most out of them design fundamentals the Canva Not for Profit program and how you can utilise it (if you are a not for profit) tips for getting the…

Many organisations and businesses are now looking a new ways to market or deliver their services online and creating great video content is an important part of this. The experts from Hancock Creative will take you through the following elements of creating video content: How to use video (pieces to camera, interviews, promotion, behind the scenes, case studies, testimonials) Why we need to be using video Development stages DIY vs Freelancer vs Agency DIY necessities (equipment, brief, deadline, software and apps)

This webinar is ideal for any businesses wanting to know what grant funding is available for them, especially Federal Government funding for COVID-19. This webinar will help you get grant ready, including how to write an application and how you can use the funding that exists to support your business. What Will be Covered Why and how to adapt your Business Plan for a Grants Application Grants Project Plan Grants Budget Grant Writing Do’s & Don’ts Practical Writing Tips How…

Discover easily accessible, free digital tools on offer and the potential benefits (and challenges) they could offer to your business. Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only. In a the rapidly developing online environment it can be hard to know what's available and where to start. This session takes you through some of the many easily accessible, free digital tools on offer, and the potential benefits (and challenges)…

This session will help you simplify the process of identifying, tracking and monitoring the vital statistics of your business. Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only. Regularly monitoring key performance measures in your business is a key to growing revenues and increasing profitability. Without this reality check you are flying blind, with no way of knowing if you are on the right path or, if not, which appropriate…

This session will help you identify what customers are looking for when buying online and cover key insights into e-commerce and platforms. Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only. Selling online is one of the largest growth areas for small business, particularly as the barriers to starting are very low. This workshop will help you to identify what your customers are looking for when buying online, provide key…

Join in a range of hands-on activities and seminar discussions around best-practice cyber security, privacy and online protections. Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only. There are many reasons you need a basic understanding of cyber security - protecting the privacy of your customer records, intellectual property, and client credit or debit card information - are some of the obvious ones. Luckily, cyber security doesn’t have to be…

This workshop will help you identify key business risks and create your own risk management plan. About this Event Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only. During any significant economic event, having a risk management plan is essential to identify practical ways to protect the health of your business. This session will guide you through assessing your business situation, looking at scenarios and developing a plan to deal…

An overview of tax matters pertaining to small business including financial systems, recording transactions, ATO requirements and accounting Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only. Understanding key tax concepts is vital to running a successful business. You can have a strong business idea, strategy and marketing, but not knowing how to account for goods and services tax (GST), keep good records or make provisions for income tax can…

This sessions helps employers create a positive and productive work environment that gets the best from the team to achieve business goals. About this Event Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only. If you employ staff it's essential to be a good manager, so you can create a positive and productive working environment to inspire and motivate them. This session will provide an insight into getting the best…

By having the right tools, systems, routines and knowledge in place you can successfully start, grow and run a business remotely. About this Event Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only. Whether you’re a sole trader or trying to manage a team of people, running a successful business remotely (aka 'from the comfort of your own home') is possible - if you know how. In this workshop you'll…

An interactive session to introduce you to email marketing campaigns including automated processes, communication legislation and lists. About this Event Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only. This interactive session will introduce you to email marketing campaigns and automated processes to make growing your business easier. It will assist you to be compliant with Australian legislation when communicating by email and help you identify practical ways you can…

If you’re a business owner who may be affected by upcoming construction in your area, this online information session is for you. If you’re a business owner who may be affected by upcoming construction works in your area, this is the information session for you.Regardless of whether we want them, construction and infrastructure projects will happen. In addition to community benefits, they can unfortunately have a significant impact on businesses in the area. The secret to surviving and thriving during…

Are you from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (CaLD) and own a small business that operates in WA? Would you like to find out how best to promote your business on digital platforms? The Office of Multicultural Interests is organising an interactive workshop for CaLD small business owners to learn about how best to use digital marketing strategies to promote your products and/or services. Date: 5.30 - 7.30pm Tuesday 25 August 2020 (registration from 5.15pm) Venue: Department of Local…

This workshop will help you identify key business risks and create your own risk management plan. Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only. During any significant economic event, having a risk management plan is essential to identify practical ways to protect the health of your business. This session will guide you through assessing your business situation, looking at scenarios and developing a plan to deal with them. This…

If you’re a business owner who may be affected by upcoming construction in your area, this online information session is for you. If you’re a business owner who may be affected by upcoming construction works in your area, this is the information session for you.Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.Regardless of whether we want them, construction and infrastructure projects will happen. In addition to community benefits,…

Discover what analytics can do for your business and how to apply them to make faster, better decisions using internal or external resources Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.The session will cover what analytics can do for your business and how you can apply analytics to make faster and better decisions using internal or external resources. Analytics are an essential tool in developing marketing activities, understanding customers,…

This workshop takes an in-depth look at tendering and whether it could be a good option for your business. Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.Tendering for government contracts can be a great way to grow your business and to compete against larger organisations. This practical workshop is designed for small businesses who are new to quotes and tendering in either government or private procurement, or for those…

This practical session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a high achieving goal-getter in every aspect of your life. Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.The more goals you set, work towards and achieve the happier and more successful you will be.This practical session will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to become a high achieving goal-getter in every aspect of…

Our facilitator Amanda will share how to make the most of your phone features, the basics of composition, creating flat lays, how to use natural and artificial lights, and how to edit images so that they look their best. Light lunch provided. Please provide any dietary or access requirements. Places are limited so book now to secure your spot!

This session covers commercial Intellectual Property issues that you are likely to come across in the day-to-day running of your business. Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.Intellectual Property (IP) can present a number of issues for small business owners, especially if you don't know what to look out for. This session will focus on commercial IP issues that you are likely to come across in the day-to-day…

This hands-on workshop will help you practise your tender writing skills using practical examples and an in-class workbook. Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.This workshop has been specifically designed for small business owners who have a basic understanding of what tendering is and are ready to take the next steps, or for people who have tried in the past with little success. It’s ideal for those who…

Complete a communication audit in this interactive, personalised session to explore your strengths and develop strategies to improve skills. Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.Your personal communication style can influence how people perceive your business. While many business owners spend time and money developing their business brand, unfortunately they don’t always put the same effort into developing their communications skills. These skills play an important role in…

Guidelines to help you achieve success in overseas markets from pre-start to establishment registrations, billing, risk, marketing and more. Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.Understanding the essential functions of effective exporting and importing is key to the success of taking your business global. This includes choosing the right business model, starting-up and ramping-up, targeting your market, required registrations and how to charge for your services, billing and…

Our facilitator Amanda will share how to make the most of your phone features, the basics of composition, creating flat lays, how to use natural and artificial lights, and how to edit images so that they look their best. Light lunch provided. Please provide any dietary or access requirements. Places are limited so book now to secure your spot!

Are you planning to host an event in the lead up to Christmas? A community event, work Christmas party, movie night? Evolve Events will be going through all the elements of ensuring your event complies with current COVID restrictions as well as how to developing a risk management plan. We will cover the latest advice and guidelines from the Dept. of Health in relation to COVID safe events. Places are limited, so book your spot now!

The VicPark Localised Meetup! It's a great way to network with a range of businesses within VicPark and get some business tips from experts. Come to discover local businesses in your backyard. Learn why and how to use vicpark.localised.com.au to grow your business. Promote your business to your local market. These business focused events are easy and effective. It's a great way to introduce yourself, your business and your expertise by getting up and promoting your business to the crowd in the form of a…

Our facilitator Amanda will share how to make the most of your phone features, the basics of composition, creating flat lays, how to use natural and artificial lights, and how to edit images so that they look their best. This training will be held in the Digital Hub, with a light lunch provided. Please provide any dietary or access requirements. Places are limited so book now to secure your spot.

You will gain marketing tips on optimising your profile, content creation, using hashtag strategies, engagement techniques to grow your account, creating engaging stories to attract sales and more. Light lunch provided. Please provide any dietary or access requirements. Places are limited, book your spot to avoid missing out!

FREE Workshop Building Better Business:   Be the Success You Want to be - Develop Your Business - Implement Changes for Success. Free Workshop  Learn 9 Key Steps to Better Business Identify the Roadblocks Learn how to generate cashflow