Small Business Training
Upcoming events being held by the Greater Shepparton Business Centre.
2012 Training Schedule
Better Business Practices
Date: February 22
Time: 6.00 - 9.30pm
Cost: $30.00
How resilient is your business?
Sound business practices are the backbone of successful businesses,
particularly in this age of extreme external impacts such as the
global financial crisis, bushfires and floods. This interactive
workshop will show you how easy it is to improve and implement good
business practices and processes to help your business run more
effectively and be better able to deal with whatever comes your
way. It will provide practical tips, checklists and action plans
you can apply to your business instantly. The workshop will cover
topics such as risk management, staffing, customer service,
finance, sustainability and compliance issues. It is aimed at
existing business owners but is also useful for those looking to
start up a business.
Starting your Business
Date: March 21
Time: 6.00 - 9.30pm
Cost: $30.00
Planning to start a business?
Find out what you need to know to make sure your new business gets
off to a sound start. This comprehensive workshop on starting a
business will cover topics that include how to assess the viability
of your idea, identifying the best business structure for your
needs, what financial considerations you need to make, pointers and
tips on preparing a business plan, what resources are available to
assist and support new business operators and more.
*A voucher for one free mentoring session is provided for
participants in this workshop.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Date: April 18
Time: 6.00 - 8.00pm
Cost: $20.00
Plan the successful financial performance of your business
To put your business on the right path you need to plan for
financial success. Budgeting and cashflow forecasting are essential
tools to ensure that your business ideas are profitable and
generate adequate cashflow. Perfect for the business owner who
turns a profit but struggles to pay the bills, you will learn how
to manage future profitability and cashflows and gain tips on
making instant improvements to the finances your business.
* A voucher for one free mentoring session is provided for
participants in this seminar.
Interested in buying a Franchise ?
Date: May 16
Time: 6.00 - 8.00pm
Cost: $20.00
Is a franchise business for you?
Weigh up the pros and cons of buying a franchise in this practical,
highly informative seminar. This seminar is ideal for anyone
considering buying a franchise, and is useful for existing
franchise owners looking to find out more. You'll gain an
understanding of the personal and financial commitment required to
set up a franchise and an awareness of the contractual, marketing
and administrative arrangements you will need to consider.
Your Business Online
Date: June 20
Time: 6.00 - 9.30pm
Cost: $30.00
Make the most of the internet
This workshop is ideal for business owners wanting to increase
their online presence and utilise the internet to manage and market
their business more effectively. You will learn more about how to
increase traffic to your website, using social media to achieve
your business aims, the art of blogging (and why you should use
it), and other strategies to market your business in online. This
workshop is designed for business operators who already have a
website.
Marketing for Growth
Date: July 18
Time: 6 - 9.30pm
Cost: $30.00
Marketing your business more effectively
If you're a business owner and have a basic understanding of
marketing but want to know more, this workshop is for you. You'll
learn how to launch new products successfully, how to conduct
market research that reveals niches previously unknown, why knowing
your customers better can aid your marketing efforts, and much
more.
Starting your Business
Date: August 1
Time: 6 - 9.30pm
Cost: $30.00
Planning to start a business?
Find out what you need to know to make sure your new business gets
off to a sound start. This comprehensive workshop on starting a
business will cover topics that include how to assess the viability
of your idea, identifying the best business structure for your
needs, what financial considerations you need to make, pointers and
tips on preparing a business plan, what resources are available to
assist and support new business operators and more.
*A voucher for one free mentoring session is provided for
participants in this workshop.
Marketing Basics
Date: August 15
Time: 6.00 - 8.00pm
Cost: $20.00
Understand what marketing really is in this hands-on and results-oriented seminar for those with little marketing knowledge. You'll learn how to develop a marketing plan, why a Unique Selling Proposition will separate you from the pack, who to target and why, plus tips on cost-effective marketing strategies to promote your business.
Get your Business Organised
Date: August 29
Time: 6.00 - 8.00pm
Cost: $20.00
Work smarter not harder
Prevent poor time management in your business by attending this
seminar. Learn how to identify and remove distractions, how to
prioritise effectively, useful strategies for productivity and
other tips on how to create more time in your day. If you know you
waste time but don't know why, this seminar is for you.
Improving Cashflow and Profitability
Date: September 19
Time: 6.00 - 8.00pm
Cost: $20.00
Cashflow is the lifeblood of every business
For financial success it is critical that you know where your
cashflow is going and to keep your eye on profits. Many businesses
have cash tied up in stock or customers or other areas of the
business. Learn how to use tools to ensure you maintain
profitability and increase cashflow. Discover practical tips on
improving the way you manage stock, customers and suppliers. Ideal
for those new to business or those with some business experience
but limited financial knowledge, this seminar will change the way
you manage your business.
* A voucher for one free mentoring session is provided for
participants in this seminar.
Networking
Date: October 24
Time: 6.00 - 8.00pm
Cost: $20.00
How to network more effectively
Learn the art of effective networking in this fun, friendly and
interactive session. Ideal for any business owner wanting to widen
their circle of business contacts, this seminar will show you how
to create your 30-second ‘elevator' pitch, how to create instant
rapport with anyone, how to use networking events strategically,
and much more.
Business Planning Basics
Date: November 21
Time: 6.00 - 8.00pm
Cost: $20.00
Plan to succeed in business
This practical short course on business planning will set your
business on the right path from the very beginning. Ideal for those
just starting out or those thinking about it, you'll learn how to
write a one page business plan, how to implement it, why you need
one and how to set goals that'll put you on the track to
success.
Calendar of Events: This page last updated on 29.11.2011
