AUGUst 2017North EAst smAll BUsiNEss FEstivAl

Tradie After Hours5:30pm – 7:30pm Biralee Tavern, 97 Melrose Dr, Wodonga

Tradie and Ladie Tradies, this is the event for you! If you wear fluro to work, we want you! Join us for a beer and some finger food, and connect with other tradies and businesses, learn who is in your industry, meet those in other industries and connect with one another!

$10 Business Wodonga, 02 6056 8302

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Effective Record Keeping for Small Business6:00pm– 8:00pm Alpine Shire Council, 2 Churchill Av, Bright

This short workshop will show you how to free up valuable time and gain access to reliable business information at your fingertips. After just two hours you will have a sound understanding of basic financial systems and bookkeeping.

$24.08 Alpine Shire Council, 03 5755 0555

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thUrsDAY 17 AUGOnline Sales Strategy: James Hunter10:00am – 11:30am Rural City of Wangaratta, 62-68 Ovens St, Wangaratta

Small businesses confront the daunting reality of online business every day. Learn simple sales strategies that work and practical ways to harness social media to extract the best outcomes.

$20 Rural City of Wangaratta, 03 5722 0756

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Development Lunch12:00pm – 2:00pm The Clubhouse Bar and Bistro, 10 Clubhouse Pl, Wodonga

The annual Development Lunch is your one stop information shop- hear from many of the local developers about what is happening in the region while enjoying a long lunch. This year you will hear from Mann Central, Woolworths/ LJ C Dixon, Wodonga Council, Central Place and Development Victoria.

$75 Business Wodonga, 02 6056 8302

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FriDAY 18 AUGTips for Home Based Businesses – laying the ground rules12:30pm – 2:00pm Benalla Library, 2 Fawckner Dr, Benalla

Currently working from home? Join us for a relaxed lunch while WWWART & Design’s Fiona Larking’s shares her top tips for productivity, while laying the ground rules for yourself, family and friends.

$10 (inc. lunch) Benalla Rural City Council, 03 5760 2610

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moNDAY 21 AUGMerchandising Your Best Foot Forward9:00am – 12:00am Tallangatta Community Centre and Library, 35 Towong St, Tallangatta

Can the layout and presentation of my retail space make or hinder sales? How important is visual merchandising to my business? I have a vision for my retail business but I am not sure if it ‘works’ to maximise sales? If you have asked yourself any of these questions then mark this workshop in your diary as a ‘must attend’.

FREE Towong Shire Council , 02 6071 5100

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tUEsDAY 22 AUG

NBN for Business 3:00pm – 6:00pm Rutherglen Wine Experience, 57 Main St, Rutherglen

The NBN is coming to Rutherglen and it's a great opportunity to get your business connected to high speed internet. But before you sign up with a service provider, drop in and meet with NBN Co and get the information you need to take advantage of the NBN for your business. Service providers will also be on hand to answer questions.

FREE Indigo Shire Council, 02 6028 1131

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Setting Your Financial Strategy 5:30pm – 7:30pm Rural City of Wangaratta, 62-68 Ovens St, Wangaratta

Do you know the difference between a budget and a forecast? A good financial strategy is more than just income and expenses. Learn how easy it is to take control and develop a financial strategy that improves how your business runs.

$20 Rural City of Wangaratta, 03 5722 0756

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WEDNEsDAY 23 AUG

Your Business in a Digital World10:00am – 1:00pm Eskdale Sports Facility, Eskdale

How does your online presence compare in the marketplace? What are current consumer online trends? What are the fundamentals of social media? How can you best leverage social media, blogs and online advertising to benefit your business? Let our digital expert answer all of your questions and help your business develop a stronger online presence.

FREE Towong Shire Council, 02 6071 5100

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Marketing for Small Business6:00pm– 8:00pm Alpine Shire Council, 2 Churchill Av, Bright

An experienced marketing professional will share their insight to help you set marketing goals, learn more about your customers, clarify your Unique Selling Proposition and use this to help you choose the right marketing activities for your business.

$24.08 Alpine Shire Council, (03) 5755 0555

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thUrsDAY 24 AUG

Business Planning Essentials10:00am – 12:00pm The Supper Room, Beechworth Memorial Hall, Ford St Beechworth

A clear business plan is a key determiner of long-term business success. Get the tools, templates and support you need in this tried and tested workshop that will introduce you to the business frameworks that will fast-track your success.

$20 Indigo Shire Council, 02 6028 1131

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Increasing your Productivity10:00am – 12:00pm Quest, 46, Reid Street, Wodonga

Plenty of us are busy at work, busy does not mean productive. Find out how to increase your productivity and learn how to manage your energy and focus throughout the day.

$25 Business Wodonga, 02 6056 8302

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Employing & Keeping the Right Staff 1.00pm – 4.30pm The North Eastern Hotel (The Northo), 1 Nunn St, Benalla

Staff can make or break a business. How do you make sure your staff are the best asset of your business plus ensure that you are meeting your obligations as an employer?

$30 / $20 BBN members Benalla Rural City Council, 03 5760 2610

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tUEsDAY 29 AUG

Successful End to End Change Workshop10:00am – 12:00am Quest, 46, Reid St, Wodonga

An interactive session of insights into how to manage and embed change into your business. This event is an opportunity for key leaders in our community to explore change management.

$25 Business Wodonga, 02 6056 8302

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WEDNEsDAY 30 AUG

Successfully Exiting Your Business 6:00pm – 8:00pm Benalla Library, 2 Fawckner Dr, Benalla

Successfully exiting your business takes as much planning as when you started your business.Whatever your situation, this workshop will help you to develop a plan to guide the big decisions, maximise the value of your business and put you in control of how and when you move on.

$20 / $10 BBN members Benalla Rural City Council, 03 5760 2610

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thUrsDAY 31 AUG

Social Media Marketing9:00am – 12:00pm TAFESpace, 158, Lawrence St, Wodonga

Marketing isn’t rocket science, but it isn’t necessarily straightforward. Discover the reasons to market your business. As well as helpful tips, you will have the insights to help you ‘take action’ and start developing a marketing strategy today.

$20 Business Wodonga, 02 6056 8302

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Business Planning for Growth5:00pm – 8:00pm Tallangatta Community Centre and Library, 35 Towong St, Tallangatta

Most business plans are not worth the paper they are written on. In reality, the thinking that goes into a good strategic plan is more important than the plan itself. In this workshop learn a framework of regular strategic thinking, planning and execution that allows you to drive your business quarterly and annually using a one page strategic plan.

FREE Towong Shire Council, 02 6071 5100

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Getting Food to Market: making the most of labels5:00pm – 7:00pm Rural City of Wangaratta, 62-68 Ovens St, Wangaratta

Making sure you get your label right is an easy way to prevent unnecessary expense and associated brand damage. Given that incorrect labeling and undeclared allergens are among the major causes of packaged food recalls (an event that frequently costs well over $100,000 and, at worst, lives) accurate labeling makes good business sense. Includes opportunities for networking and a review of participants' labels to give you practical insights into the concepts discussed. Light refreshments will be served

FREE Melissa Makris, 03 8878 3218

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Grant Ready5:00pm – 8:00pm Corryong Council Offices, 76 Hanson St, Corryong Not sure what grants are available? Need help with your applications? This is the workshop for you. The team from Grant Ready will share with you some of the insights to applying for grants and show you what is around. Do you know if you are eligible for a grant?

FREE Towong Shire Council, 02 6071 5100

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WEDNEsDAY 9 AUGFinancial Health Check Short Workshop5:00pm– 7:00pm Rural City of Wangaratta, 62-68 Ovens St, Wangaratta Do you have a clear picture of how your business is performing financially? Knowing where to look and what to look for is simple when you know how. Learn to track your business finances and use the information to improve performance and viability – and you don’t need to be an accountant!

$20 Rural City of Wangaratta, 03 5722 0756

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thUrsDAY 10 AUGSmall Business is a Team Sport – Forum 6:00pm – 8:00pm Bridge Rd Brewers, 50 Ford St, Beechworth Whether you're a solo operator or employ 20 staff, all successful small businesses need a strong support team. Join Rod Fraser (Business Growth Strategies), Ben Kraus (Bridge Road Brewers) and Beechworth Community Bank to talk about the power of collaboration, the importance of building networks and finding the I in team. A light supper served.

FREE, bookings essential Indigo Shire Council, 02 6028 1131

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Grant Ready10:00am – 12:00pm Quest, 46, Reid St, Wodonga Not sure what grants are available? Need help with some of your applications? This is the workshop for you. The team from Grant Ready will share with you some of the insights to applying for grants and show you what is around. Do you know if you are eligible for a grant?

FREE Business Wodonga, 02 6056 8302

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FriDAY 11 AUGEnhancing Online Productivity10:00am – 11.00am TAFESpace, 158 Lawrence St, Wodonga Jess Padbury from Beautiful Business Systems will share with you her tips and tricks to make your business more productive in in the online space and utilise some of the amazing online tools available to you.

$25 Business Wodonga, 02 6056 8302

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moNDAY 14 AUGEffective Business Networking6:00pm – 9:00pm Corryong Council Office, 76 Hanson St, Corryong Almost 90% of business today is generated by networking. This makes networking an essential practice for businesses success. In this 3 hour workshop, specifically tailored for small businesses operating in the Towong Shire, you will learn how to develop effective networking skills and create stronger, unique product offerings.

FREE Towong Shire Council, 02 6071 5100

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tUEsDAY 15 AUGGlobal Sisters: Women in business standing tall9:30am – 2:30pm North East Artisans Gallery, 122 Bridge St East, BenallaIf you’re thinking about starting a business, explore your idea/s in a supportive environment with three 'Business Idea Fitness Tests'. Global Sisters is a not-for-profit social enterprise focused on supporting women to stand tall in business.

FREE Mary-Anne Scully 0408 685 225

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Marketing Your Business 10:00am – 12:00pm Yackandandah Community Centre, High St, Yackandandah Marketing is not just about getting new customers, it is a vital part of building and establishing your brand. If you are just starting out in business, or want to learn the basics of marketing to help potential and existing customers to know what your business does, this workshop may be for you.

$20 Indigo Shire Council, 02 6028 1131

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WEDNEsDAY 16 AUGGrantReady Workshop11:00am – 12:00am Rural City of Wangaratta, 62-68 Ovens St, WangarattaTake control of your grant future and build your capability for long-term success. Join national leader GrantReady to share their knowledge and skills that have helped access over $500 million in grants and rebates for thousands of organisations in Australia.

FREE Rural City of Wangaratta, 03 5722 0756

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Get inspired, re-energised and skilled up! FiND YoUr sUpEr poWEr FiND YoUr sUpEr poWEr

The Victorian Government's Small

Business Bus provides free mentoring

and face-to-face assistance to help

you start or build your small business.

Book in now for your free one-on-

one mentoring session to get your

business moving.

tUEs 1 AUG The Triangles, Tallangatta

WED2 AUG The Cube, Wodonga

thUr 3 AUG Ford Street, Beechworth

Fri 4 AUG Senior Citizens Centre, Bright

tUEs 29 AUG 45 Reid St, Wangaratta

WED 30 AUG Outside Rustik Café Winebar,

Cnr Bridge, East & Nunn St,

Benalla FREE

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Five 45-minute sessions available

from 10.00am - 4.00pm

One session per a business. Bookings essential.

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tUEsDAY 1 AUGOfficial Launch “The Power of Small Business – It’s a team sport”12:00pm – 1:30pm Serendipity Café, 3 Bridge St East, Benalla

Whether you're a solo operator or employ 20 staff, all successful small businesses need a strong support team. Join Rod Fraser and Ellyn Martin (Business Growth Strategies) to ensure you're on track to unleash the power of small.

FREE, bookings essential Benalla Rural City Council, 03 5760 2610

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Coffee Connectors7:45am – 8:45am The Cube Cafe, 118, Hovell Street , Wodonga

Build a connection with a coffee and good company.

FREE Business Wodonga, 02 60568302

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WEDNEsDAY 2 AUG Your Business in a Digital World6:00pm – 8:00pm Alpine Shire Council, 2 Churchill Av, Bright

Build your understanding of online advertising, search engines, websites and social media with this introductory seminar led by a digital expert with real-life small business experience.

$24.08 Alpine Shire Council, 03 5755 0555

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thUrsDAY 3 AUG Keep the Cash Flowing9:30am – 11:30am Benalla Library, 2 Fawckner Dr, Benalla

Discover a simple three-step process to improve cash collection and manage stock, as well as tips to keep track of cash flow and improve debt collection at this short practical interactive workshop.

$20 / $10 BBN members Benalla Rural City Council, 03 5760 2610

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Business Women Albury Wodonga August Networking Event12:00pm – 2:00pm Atura, 648 Dean St, Albury

Join Business Women Albury Wodonga for their August Networking lunch. Make real and meaningful connection with other women in business and hear from an inspirational guest speaker.

$35 Business Wodonga, 02 6056 8302

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Creating Your Visual Voice5:30pm – 7:30pm Rural City of Wangaratta, 62-68 Ovens St, Wangaratta

Join Simon Duncan from 3rd Man Films as he takes you through the hows and whys of creating an online video presence. In the practical workshop, Simon will take out the techno-babble to explain the ins and outs of creating a video marketing strategy for your business.

$20 Rural City of Wangaratta, 03 5722 0756

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moNDAY 7 AUGCreating Your Visual Voice10:00am – 12:00pm Quest, 46 Reid St, Wodonga

Join Simon Duncan from 3rd Man Films for an educational workshop of your business and video online. Walk away with tips and tricks on things to do when filming, and learn about what makes great video footage.

$25 Business Wodonga, 02 6056 8302

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Employing and Keeping the Right Staff11:00am – 2:30pm Alpine Shire Council, 2 Churchill Av, Bright

Employing someone is one of the biggest business decisions that you will have to make. This practical and interactive workshop will teach you how to do just that - to find them, contract them, induct them and manage them in line with good management practice and legal requirements.

$35.57 Alpine Shire Council, 03 5755 0555

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tUEsDAY 8 AUG

We all Scream for Ice cream 7:00am – 8:30am Hub 62, 62 Main St, Chiltern

Join James Crooke from Gundowring Ice cream as he shares the story of Gundowring Ice cream – how it went from an idea on a fishing trip, to becoming an integral part of the community through to winning a Delicious Produce Award.

$10 (inc. breakfast) Indigo Shire Council, 02 6028 1131

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Digital Day Out – Online Sales & Videography 10am - 12.00pm 5 Steps to Growing Your Business Online 1pm - 3.00pm Create Your Visual Voice with Videography North Eastern Hotel, 1, Nunn St, Benalla

Session 1 (10-12noon) co-founder of Hunter Bros Cycling James Hunter will share his simple yet effective sales strategies in the ever-changing online space which can be applied to any business. Session 2 (1pm-3pm) discover how to create your visual voice on a budget with Simon Duncan from 3rd Man Films. He will outline how vital it is for businesses to have a video presence these days and how to go about it.

$20 per session / $10 BBN members Benalla Rural City Council, 03 5760 2610

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