Small business owners in Mount Alexander Shire 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 2020 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.
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Workshops coming up for 2020
Starting Your Business: How to turn an idea into a business
Cost: $30.00
When: Monday 10 February, 9.15am for a 9.30am start - 1.00pm (3.5hr)
Where: Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Cnr Lyttleton & Lloyd Streets
Business Planning Essentials: How to build a road map to success
Cost: $20.00
When: Monday 2 March, 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start - 8.00pm (2hr)
Where: Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Cnr Lyttleton & Lloyd Streets
Finance Fundamentals: How to keep the cash flowing
Cost: $20.00
When: Monday 20 April, 5.45am for a 6.00pm start - 8.00pm (2hr)
Where: Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Cnr Lyttleton & Lloyd Streets
Commercialising Your New Idea: Strategies to get to market
Cost: $75.00
Session 1: Monday 11 May, 9.15am for a 9.30am start - 12.30pm (3hr)
Session 2: Monday 18 May, 9.15am for a 9.30am start - 12.00noon (2.5hr)
Where: Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Cnr Lyttleton & Lloyd Streets
Taking Your Business Online: What you need to know
Cost: $20.00
When: Monday 15 June, 9.15am for a 9.30am start - 11.30am (2hr)
Where: Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Cnr Lyttleton & Lloyd Streets
Workshops to come:
Marketing Your Business: How to get it right first time
Winning Government Business: What you need to know
Building Resilience: How to prepare for business challenges
Selling or Succession Planing? How to exit successfully
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.