Small business owners in Mount Alexander have the opportunity to build skills and knowledge in a series of low-cost workshops. Mount Alexander Shire Council has partnered with State Government – Small Business Victoria to deliver the workshops that support and encourage local small businesses.
The workshops will be held each month from February to November 2019 at the heavily subsidised cost of $20 – $30. Business Association members who attend at least one of the upcoming workshops will receive a 50 per cent discount for business mentoring sessions with the Small Business Mentoring Service.
Mentoring sessions are also offered as part of the workshop series. These comprise of a one-on-one 1 hour meeting with an experienced business adviser and is offered through the Small Business Mentoring Service and is sponsored by Council and Robertson Hyetts Solicitors.
Booking can be made online.
Business Planning Essentials
When: 6:00pm, Monday 11 February
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lloyd Street, Castlemaine
Effective Business Practices
When: 9.30am, Monday 4 March
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lloyd Street, Castlemaine
Finance Fundamentals
When: 6.00pm, Monday 1 April
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lloyd Street, Castlemaine
Commercialising Your New Idea
Session 1
When: 9.30am, Monday 6 May
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lloyd Street, Castlemaine
Session 2
When: 9.30am, Monday 13 May
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lloyd Street, Castlemaine
Taking Your Business Online
When: 9.30am, Monday 3 June
Where: Civic Centre - Council Chambers, Enter via Lloyd Street, Castlemaine
For enquiries about the small business workshops contact Eva Parkin, Council’s Economy Development Officer, on 5471 1805 or e.parkin@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.