Small Business Festival Victoria
Festival Program
1–31 August 2015
Table of Contents
Message from the Premier............................................................................... 7
Festival Sponsors ............................................................................................ 8
How To Find Events ....................................................................................... 11
What is Small Business Festival Victoria? ............................................................... 11
How To Find Events ................................................................................................ 11
Ticket prices ........................................................................................................ 12
How to book ........................................................................................................ 12
Feature Events ................................................................................................ 13
Small Business BIG Marketing ................................................................................ 13
Ken Segall .......................................................................................................... 13
Toby Travanner................................................................................................... 13
Valerie Khoo ....................................................................................................... 14
Julia Palmer ........................................................................................................ 14
Festival Hub ............................................................................................................ 15
Festival Hub Event Series ................................................................................... 15
Faces of Small Business Exhibition......................................................................... 17
Amplify Your Success: Dinner with Naomi Simson.................................................. 18
Spotlight Events ...................................................................................................... 20
The Business of Retail ........................................................................................ 20
SmartCompany: Growing your business ............................................................. 20
Central European Business Forum: Building international opportunities.............. 21
Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo .................................................... 21
Business breakfast: Your critical questions answered ......................................... 21
Webinars................................................................................................................. 23
Beyond the City: Grow your business from anywhere ......................................... 23
The confidence habit ........................................................................................... 23
Get things done................................................................................................... 23
Ten ways to win clients ....................................................................................... 24
Ten ways to shine on social media...................................................................... 24
Ten ways to simplify, automate and outsource .................................................... 24
Company culture: Build your dream team ........................................................... 24
Business strategies: 5 tips for sustainable growth ............................................... 25
Webinar events ................................................................................................... 25
Small Business @ 121 Exhibition ............................................................................ 27
Small Business @ 121 Exhibition events ............................................................ 27
Small Business Workshops and Seminars Program............................................ 29
Small Business Bus ................................................................................................ 30
Small Business Bus events ................................................................................. 30
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Events Calendar ............................................................................................. 32
Melbourne CBD ...................................................................................................... 32
Everybody lives by selling something .................................................................. 32
Bedsheets and spreadsheets .............................................................................. 32
Lean startup Melbourne ...................................................................................... 32
Melbourne CBD events ....................................................................................... 33
Business development ................................................................................................... 33
Business planning .......................................................................................................... 33
Customer service ........................................................................................................... 34
Employing and managing people ................................................................................... 34
Exporting and importing ................................................................................................. 34
Financial management ................................................................................................... 34
Franchising ..................................................................................................................... 34
Grants and assistance .................................................................................................... 35
Innovation ....................................................................................................................... 35
Managing risk ................................................................................................................. 35
Marketing and social media ............................................................................................ 35
Networking...................................................................................................................... 35
Online business .............................................................................................................. 36
Sales............................................................................................................................... 36
Starting a business ......................................................................................................... 36
Training and skills development ..................................................................................... 37
Eastern metropolitan ............................................................................................... 38
Women in business: Leading with courage and resilience................................... 38
Greater Warrandyte business expo ..................................................................... 38
BizWeek Eastland lunch with Pauline Nguyen .................................................... 38
Eastern metropolitan events ................................................................................ 39
Business development ................................................................................................... 39
Business planning .......................................................................................................... 40
Employing and managing people ................................................................................... 40
Home-based business .................................................................................................... 40
Innovation ....................................................................................................................... 40
Managing risk ................................................................................................................. 40
Marketing and social media ............................................................................................ 40
Networking...................................................................................................................... 41
Online business .............................................................................................................. 41
Sales............................................................................................................................... 41
Starting a business ......................................................................................................... 41
Training and skills development ..................................................................................... 41
Northern and western metropolitan ......................................................................... 43
Multicultural business breakfast .......................................................................... 43
Women in front: Networking lunch with Colette Werden ...................................... 43
Success outside home office walls: Mastering the transition ............................... 43
Northern and western metropolitan events .......................................................... 44
Business development ................................................................................................... 44
Business planning .......................................................................................................... 45
Customer service ........................................................................................................... 45
Exporting and importing ................................................................................................. 45
Grants and assistance .................................................................................................... 45
Home-based business .................................................................................................... 46
Innovation ....................................................................................................................... 46
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Marketing and social media ............................................................................................ 46
Networking...................................................................................................................... 46
Online business .............................................................................................................. 47
Starting a business ......................................................................................................... 47
Training and skills development ..................................................................................... 47
Southern metropolitan ............................................................................................. 49
Business grants and assistance for manufacturers ............................................. 49
Tech-Innovation and Entrepreneurship Expo ...................................................... 49
Bringing your business idea to life: The expo ...................................................... 49
Southern metropolitan events ............................................................................. 50
Starting a business ......................................................................................................... 50
Business development ................................................................................................... 50
Business planning .......................................................................................................... 50
Employing and managing people ................................................................................... 51
Financial management ................................................................................................... 51
Grants and assistance .................................................................................................... 51
Innovation ....................................................................................................................... 51
Marketing and social media ............................................................................................ 51
Networking...................................................................................................................... 51
Online business .............................................................................................................. 52
Sales............................................................................................................................... 52
Starting a business ......................................................................................................... 52
Training and skills development ..................................................................................... 52
Ballarat ................................................................................................................... 53
BisNet breakfast: Kate Torney ............................................................................ 53
Regional HR management conference................................................................ 53
Personal branding for business professionals ..................................................... 53
Ballarat events .................................................................................................... 54
Business development ................................................................................................... 54
Business planning .......................................................................................................... 54
Employing and managing people ................................................................................... 54
Grants and assistance .................................................................................................... 55
Managing risk ................................................................................................................. 55
Networking...................................................................................................................... 55
Training and skills development ..................................................................................... 55
Workplace health and safety .......................................................................................... 55
Bendigo................................................................................................................... 57
21st Century retail trilogy..................................................................................... 57
Connect the dots to success ............................................................................... 57
Bendigo events ................................................................................................... 58
Business development ................................................................................................... 58
Business planning .......................................................................................................... 58
Employing and managing people ................................................................................... 58
Exporting and importing ................................................................................................. 59
Grants and assistance .................................................................................................... 59
Innovation ....................................................................................................................... 59
Marketing and social media ............................................................................................ 59
Networking...................................................................................................................... 59
Online business .............................................................................................................. 59
Sales............................................................................................................................... 59
Starting a business ......................................................................................................... 59
Geelong and surrounds........................................................................................... 61
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Seven strategies for business success................................................................ 61
Success doesn’t just happen, you create it ......................................................... 61
Look big, sound big: Business blogging for growth .............................................. 61
Geelong and surrounds events ........................................................................... 62
Business development ................................................................................................... 62
Business planning .......................................................................................................... 62
Employing and managing people ................................................................................... 63
Financial management ................................................................................................... 63
Grants and assistance .................................................................................................... 63
Innovation ....................................................................................................................... 63
Managing risk ................................................................................................................. 63
Marketing and social media ............................................................................................ 63
Networking...................................................................................................................... 64
Online business .............................................................................................................. 64
Sales............................................................................................................................... 64
Starting a business ......................................................................................................... 65
Training and skills development ..................................................................................... 65
Gippsland................................................................................................................ 66
Building the vibe in your business ....................................................................... 66
Gippsland events ................................................................................................ 67
Business development ................................................................................................... 67
Business planning .......................................................................................................... 67
Employing and managing people ................................................................................... 68
Financial management ................................................................................................... 68
Marketing and social media ............................................................................................ 68
Networking...................................................................................................................... 68
Starting a business ......................................................................................................... 68
Workplace health and safety .......................................................................................... 68
Shepparton and surrounds ...................................................................................... 70
How secure is your brand online? ....................................................................... 70
Online / offline networking event ......................................................................... 70
Chamber of Commerce networking event ........................................................... 70
Shepparton and surrounds events ...................................................................... 71
Business development ................................................................................................... 71
Employing and managing people ................................................................................... 71
Marketing and social media ............................................................................................ 71
Networking...................................................................................................................... 71
Online business .............................................................................................................. 71
Starting a business ......................................................................................................... 71
Workplace health and safety .......................................................................................... 71
Mildura .................................................................................................................... 72
Women in business: Sharing success ................................................................. 72
Towards the future .............................................................................................. 72
Getting to know Chinese visitors ......................................................................... 72
Mildura events..................................................................................................... 73
Business development ................................................................................................... 73
Customer service ........................................................................................................... 73
Employing and managing people ................................................................................... 73
Exporting and importing ................................................................................................. 73
Grants and assistance .................................................................................................... 73
Innovation ....................................................................................................................... 74
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Managing risk ................................................................................................................. 74
Marketing and social media ............................................................................................ 74
North East Victoria .................................................................................................. 75
Marketing with no money .................................................................................... 75
Connecting rural business women ...................................................................... 75
North East Victoria events ................................................................................... 76
Business development ................................................................................................... 76
Employing and managing people ................................................................................... 76
Grants and assistance .................................................................................................... 76
Marketing and social media ............................................................................................ 77
Networking...................................................................................................................... 77
Warrnambool and surrounds ................................................................................... 78
Club Wednesday: Business networking .............................................................. 78
o2 Media BizFest ................................................................................................ 78
Warrnambool and surrounds events ................................................................... 79
Business development ................................................................................................... 79
Business planning .......................................................................................................... 79
Employing and managing people ................................................................................... 79
Exporting and importing ................................................................................................. 80
Financial management ................................................................................................... 80
Grants and assistance .................................................................................................... 80
Marketing and social media ............................................................................................ 80
Networking...................................................................................................................... 80
Online business .............................................................................................................. 80
Sales............................................................................................................................... 81
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Message from the Premier
The Andrews Labor Government is helping small business thrive.
More than 525,000 Victorian small businesses provide around half of the state’s
private sector jobs and contribute a third of the state’s output in goods and
services.
Small businesses are the heart and soul of so many Victorian communities, with
over 28 per cent of the state’s small businesses in Regional Victoria.
The Andrews Labor Government will help create 100,000 new jobs by offering
payroll tax relief to companies who hire unemployed youth and retrenched
workers.
It is investing in the sectors where Victoria is poised to lead the world.
The Labor Government also supports small business growth through major
initiatives, such as the Small Business Festival Victoria, which assists
entrepreneurs and small business operators get the technology, training and
skills they need.
This year’s festival will feature a month-long program of over 300 events on
topics ranging from marketing and export potential, to financial management
and technology.
It also offers small businesses an introduction to the range of government
services available year-round and an opportunity to be inspired by successful
business leaders.
The Small Business Festival Victoria 2015 will have two new regional festivals
in Mildura and Shepparton, which will give many more people the chance to get
involved.
We encourage small businesses across Victoria, and people planning to start
up a business, to take advantage of what Small Business Festival Victoria 2015
has to offer.
The Hon Daniel Andrews, MP:
Premier of Victoria
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Festival Sponsors
Principal Partner
Bank of Melbourne
Making it happen for the small businesses of Melbourne
Bank of Melbourne is proud to support this year’s Small Business Festival.
Victorian businesses, and the passionate people behind them, are the lifeblood
of our community.
At Bank of Melbourne, we have the local knowledge and expertise to help your
business make it – whatever stage it’s at. While we’ve been helping our
customers grow over the past four years, we’ve been growing too. Bank of
Melbourne’s 100th branch opened in June and we’re helping even more people,
businesses and communities to prosper.
Our industry-leading team of business bankers is here to help you make the
most of the opportunities facing our state. We’re making banking even more
convenient with the latest technology, so you can focus on what you do best:
growing your business.
Whether it’s a local café or an advanced manufacturing facility, small business
is the engine room of our economy and an important part of communities in
every corner of Victoria. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Festival.
Scott Tanner
Chief Executive, Bank of Melbourne.
Find out more at bankofmelbourne.com.au/smallbusiness or call our specialist
team on 03 9296 4350.
Major Partner
Sensis
As Australia’s #1 marketing services company, we’re here to engage
consumers with Australian businesses. We make this happen through a number
of leading brands – Yellow Pages, White Pages, TrueLocal, Whereis and Skip
and our expert digital know-how. Our digital expertise is what sets us apart – we
give businesses a competitive edge through websites, search engine marketing
and optimisation, data, and through our digital advertising agency, Found.
John Allan
Chief Executive Officer, Sensis
sensis.com.au
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Supporting Partners
WebCentral
For time poor, small business owners who need to achieve results online,
WebCentral provides a comprehensive suite of ‘hassle free’ online marketing
solutions that provides an affordable way for you to get online, attract more
customers and reach a new audience – a trusted partner providing a costeffective ‘3rd option’ between DIY solutions and a full-service agency.
webcentral.com.au
Flying Solo
Flying Solo provides information, advice and inspiration for Australia’s solo and
micro business community. Fresh articles, podcasts and videos are published
daily and our busy discussion forums and Facebook group are the friendliest
around. Working solo? You’re not alone. Join and connect with over 75,000
others by heading over to: flyingsolo.com.au
SmartCompany
SmartCompany.com.au is Australia’s leading website for SMEs featuring
business news, business information and business blogs. SmartCompany’s
archive of news, feature articles, entrepreneur interviews and business
webinars cover topics such as advertising and marketing, buying or selling a
business, starting a business, growing a business, franchising, SEO,
superannuation and tax.
SmartCompany.com.au
Australian Businesswomen’s Network
The Australian Businesswomen’s Network is an online education hub for
women who are committed to creating their own business success. Whether
you’re starting, managing or growing a business, we’re here to empower you
with the inspiration and specialised training programs you need to achieve your
goals.
abn.org.au
Official Supplier
Federation Square
It’s increasingly hard to imagine Melbourne without Federation Square. Home to
cultural attractions, events, tourism experiences, restaurants and specialty
stores, this modern piazza has become the heart and soul of Melbourne. Since
opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen over 100 million visits and was recently
named the 6th Best Public Square of the World.
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Media Partners
3AW
3AW693 is very proud to be a supporter of the Small Business Festival Victoria.
Many of our clients, advertising agencies, and listeners are involved with small
business across the State and much of our programming, including the Small
Business Success Awards have become very important parts of our format. The
Small Business Festival Victoria is proudly supported by 3AW693.
Tickets on sale now! visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13 22 15.
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How To Find Events
What is Small Business Festival Victoria?
Small Business Festival Victoria provides ideas and information to people who
are starting or growing a business.
The festival takes place annually during the month of August and comprises
over 350 events, workshops and seminars across metropolitan and regional
Victoria.
The Victorian Government coordinates the festival, through Small Business
Victoria, and collaborates with industry groups, private organisations and
agencies across three levels of government to deliver the events.
We hope you gain valuable knowledge and learn new skills to help your
business prosper. Enjoy the festival!
How To Find Events
Find your event by selecting your preferred location
Each region has a calendar listing the event titles, dates, event IDs, presenting
organisations and ticket prices. Visit the festival website for all event booking
and venue information.
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Webinars
24
Melbourne CBD
33
Eastern metropolitan
39
Northern and western metropolitan
43
Southern metropolitan
48
Ballarat
52
Bendigo
56
Geelong and surrounds
59
Gippsland
64
Shepparton and surrounds
67
Mildura
69
North East Victoria
72
Warrnambool and surrounds
75
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Events are sorted into topics
Festival events fall into 19 broad topics, listed below. There may be additional
events listed on the festival website, so be sure to check online as well.
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Business development
Business planning
Employing and managing people
Exporting and importing
Financial management
Franchising
Green business
Innovation
Managing risk
Marketing and social media
Networking
Online business
Sales
Starting a business
Training and skills development
Workplace health and safety
Home-based business
Grants and assistance
Customer service
Over 350 events across Victoria to help you start or grow your
business
Ticket prices
Adult pricing is shown in this program. Member, concession and early bird
offers may also be available, so please check our website for details.
How to book
Booking is easy. You can:
 Book through the Festival Online Calendar – business.vic.gov.au/festival
 Phone 13 22 15
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Feature Events
Small Business BIG Marketing
Get inspired, connect with other small businesses and learn about
new marketing trends at the premier event of Small Business
Festival Victoria.
This half-day event is dedicated to improving marketing practices across the
small business sector and is a must for all small business owners and operators
in Victoria.
Join us at this year’s event and:
 Be inspired by world-class presenters as they share their experiences,
insights and expert advice.
 Receive practical, take-home tips about the latest marketing trends and
techniques.
 Explore the marketing services exhibition to find out what products and
services are available to you and your business.
 Make valuable connections during the dedicated networking session.
 Access specifically tailored advice through the Small Business Mentoring
Service (available by appointment on the day).
Tickets on sale now! visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13 22 15.
Ken Segall
Author of New York Times best seller Insanely Simple
Ken Segall was Steve Jobs’ ad agency creative director for 12 years spanning
NeXT and Apple. He led the Think Different creative team and set Apple down
the i-path by naming the iMac. In addition to his work with Steve Jobs, Ken has
also served as agency global creative director for Intel, Dell, IBM and BMW.
With a compelling blend of facts, observations and behind-the-scenes stories
about life in Steve Jobs’ world, Ken shows how Steve turned simplicity into
Apple’s greatest competitive advantage.
Toby Travanner
The Learning Company
Australia’s number one business MC, Toby has the ability to engage and
motivate audiences. His primary area of expertise is coaching individuals and
teams to realise their business and personal goals, especially in the areas of
sales and marketing.
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Valerie Khoo
Australian Writers Centre
Valerie is a multiple award-winning entrepreneur and mentor to businesses and
startups. She is founder and national director of the Australian Writers’ Centre,
the country’s leading centre for writing courses. Valerie is also author of Power
Stories: The 8 stories you MUST tell to build an epic business. Valerie will show
you how to leverage the power of social media and content marketing to build
your brand and business.
Julia Palmer
Business Networking Academy
Julia is a leading networking strategist who has dedicated her career to
educating business people on the importance of creating and sustaining internal
and external business relationships. With over 15 years of research and
practice, Julia is a passionate presenter on this critical area of business
marketing and will show you how to better market yourself and your business.
Event ID: E15287
When: 27 August, 7:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Melbourne Convention Centre, Plenary 2, 1 Convention Centre Place, South
Wharf
Cost: Early bird $45, full price $60
Bookings: bigmarketing2015.eventbrite.com.au or 13 22 15
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Festival Hub
Get the most out of your festival experience by joining us at Festival
Hub where you will find expert information and advice on all things
small business.
Register for one or more of our free and low-cost small business workshops,
seminars and networking sessions or book in for a free mentoring session with
the Small Business Bus. Get in quick as places are limited! At this year’s
Festival Hub event series learn how to be clever with your marketing content,
find out ways to run a more sustainable business, pick up some networking tips
and tricks and get your website working better for your business. Come and
meet our expert hosts and get advice on grants and how they work, get your
business finances under control, and learn how to build your dream team and
foster a culture of innovation within your company.
To find out more, visit business.vic.gov.au/hub
When: 30 July – 16 August
Opening Hours: 9:30am – 5:30pm weekdays, 10am – 4pm weekends
Where: Federation Square, Swanston Street Forecourt, Melbourne
Cost: Access to Festival Hub is free with the exception of special events. You must
register to attend an event as spaces are limited.
Bookings: business.vic.gov.au/hub
Festival Hub Event Series
Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Presented By
Cost
Speed networking with
a twist
E14819
30 July
5:30pm
8:00pm
Your Time Matters
$40
Gov4U: Advice, support
and grants for small
business
E15325
31 July
10:00am
11:30am
Department of Industry
and Science
Free
Meet the regulators:
ASIC, ATO, ACCC and
FWO
E14837
4
August
10:00am
11:00am
Australian Securities and
Investments
Commission
Free
Tips, traps and tools:
Small business seminar
E14818
4
August
12:30pm
2:00pm
Victorian Innovation
Centre Limited
(INNOVIC)
Free
The fashion innovators
E14965
4
August
3:30pm
5:00pm
Council of Textile and
Fashion Industries of
Australia (TFIA)
$25
Leverage time and
money with web power
E15374
5
August
10:00am
noon
Innovabiz ATF The
Strauss Family Trust
Free
Running a successful
online business
E15399
5
August
2:00pm
4:00pm
WebCentral
$10
Cloud accounting and
financial literacy
E15125
5
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Crowe Horwath
Free
Is your website working
hard enough?
E15086
6
August
10:00am
11:30am
Webfirm
Free
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Presented By
Cost
From startup to
success: Building a
strong team
E15405
6
August
2:00pm
3:00pm
Melbourne Osteopathy
Sports Injury Centre
Free
Moving a magazine
from print to online
E15286
6
August
5:30pm
6:30pm
Sequence Digital
Free
Attract new customers
with social media
E15400
7
August
10:00am
noon
WebCentral
$10
Business grants and
assistance for ICT
E15327
7
August
1:00pm
2:00pm
Grant Ready Pty Ltd
Free
One-stop small
business support
E14802
10
August
10:00am
11:00am
Victorian Small Business
Commissioner
Free
SEO for online startups
E14901
12
August
10:00am
noon
Optimising Pty Ltd
Free
How to write killer
headlines that get
results
E15075
12
August
1:00pm
2:00pm
Australian School of
Copywriting
$37
LinkedIn for you and
your business
E14974
12
August
3:00pm
5:00pm
Newcomers Network
Free
Foster innovation with
an entrepreneurial
culture
E15275
13
August
10:00am
noon
Federico Re
$25/30
Smartphone sales made
easy
E15171
13
August
1:00pm
2:00pm
Red Pants Mobile
Websites
$20
Why doing good is good
for business
E14782
13
August
5:30pm
7:00pm
Good Business Matters
$40
Video marketing for
profit
E15168
14
August
10:00am
noon
Video Experts
$15
Graphic design tips,
advice and jargon
defined
E15181
14
August
1:00pm
2:30pm
Creative Minds
Publishing and Tess
McCabe
$12/15
Creating a business of
profit, performance and
purpose
E14898
15
August
1:00pm
4:00pm
BIG Change Agency
$40
To book and to see additional events, visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13
22 15.
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Faces of Small Business Exhibition
Supported by Bank of Melbourne
Celebrate outstanding small businesses from across Victoria with
this collection of personal images and stories that highlight some of
the ways Victorian small businesses inspire us all.
Set for the first time as a stunning outdoor installation, the Faces of Small
Business exhibition showcases 10 small businesses who go the extra mile for
their staff, customers, community and the planet.
No bookings required. For more information visit business.vic.gov.au/faces
Event ID: E15290
When: 29 July – 14 August
Where: Bendigo Railway Station, Railway Place, Bendigo
Event ID: E15292
When: 17–30 August
Where: Geelong Railway Station, Railway Terrace, Geelong
Event ID: E15291
When: 17–30 August
Where: Frankston Railway Station, Young Street, Frankston
To book and to see additional events, visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13
22 15.
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Amplify Your Success: Dinner with Naomi
Simson
As a ‘Shark’ on Network TEN’s Shark Tank and Founding Director of
RedBalloon, Naomi Simson is living proof that passion, purpose and
persistence with an idea can launch a global business.
Entrepreneur, director, mother, author, blogger, innovator and now TV
personality, Naomi founded RedBalloon in 2001 with her business partner.
RedBalloon went on to become one of Australia’s tech success stories. What
started as an idea has led to the sale of more than 2.5 million experiences.
Naomi speaks passionately on how innovation can happen anywhere, and is
excited by the abundance of ideas out there. Her tales of real-life business
experiences – her own and others – will arm you with the fundamentals you
need to amplify your passion and make your ideas come to life.
She is engaging, funny and supercharged. Don’t miss out on this fantastic
opportunity to hear from one of the best!
Visit each booking website for special offers and book your place today.
Event ID: E15261
When: 5 August, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, (Memorial Hall), 33–37 Ford Street,
Wangaratta
Cost: Early bird $45, full price $60 (includes two course dinner)
Bookings: naomisimsonwangaratta.eventbrite.com.au
Event ID: E15265
When: 25 August, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: The Carmichael on Cramer, 50–58 Cramer Street, Warrnambool
Cost: Early bird $45, full price $60 (includes two course dinner)
Bookings: naomisimsonwarrnambool.eventbrite.com.au
Event ID: E15262
When: 6 August, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Premiere Function Centre, 29 Grey Street, Traralgon
Cost: Early bird $45, full price $60 (includes two course dinner)
Bookings: naomisimsontraralgon.eventbrite.com.au
Event ID: E15264
When: 24 August, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre, 613 Main Road, Ballarat
Cost: Early bird $45, full price $60 (includes two course dinner)
Bookings: naomisimsonballarat.eventbrite.com.au
Event ID: E15266
When: 26 August, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
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Where: Truffleduck at Balmoral 66 Hyland Street (Hamilton Hwy) Fyansford
Cost: Early bird $45, full price $60 (includes two course dinner)
Bookings: naomisimsongeelong.eventbrite.com.au
Event ID: E15256
When: 27 August, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: All Seasons Hotel, (The Conservatory), 171–183 McIvor Road, Bendigo
Cost: Early bird $45, full price $60 (includes two course dinner)
Bookings: naomisimsonbendigo.eventbrite.com.au
To book and to see additional events, visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13
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Spotlight Events
The Business of Retail
Presented by Bank of Melbourne
Carol Schwartz, Jo Horgan, Megan Quinn
Spend an afternoon with three incredible Australian
businesswomen.
Leading Australian business identity Carol Schwartz will host Jo Horgan,
Founder of Mecca Brands and Megan Quinn, Co-Founder of Net-A-Porter, as
they talk about the business of retail, and share their knowledge to help you
make it. Jo Horgan pioneered prestige beauty retailing in Australia with her
privately-owned store network of 63 locations across the Mecca Cosmetica,
Mecca Maxima, and Kit Cosmetics retail brands in Australia and New Zealand.
Megan Quinn revolutionized the world of online shopping as the co-founder and
original creative director of luxury online retailer Net-A-Porter. Join us for lunch
as these three remarkable makers share their respective business journeys and
the valuable lessons learned along the way, as well as their predications for the
future of retail in Australia. This is a fundraising event for Bank of Melbourne
Neighbourhood Fund, with all proceeds going towards the Fund.
Event ID: E14822
When: 19 August, noon – 3:00pm
Where: Myer Mural Hall, 6 / 314–336 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Cost: $150
Bookings: bankofmelbourne.com.au/smallbusiness
SmartCompany: Growing your business
Presented by SmartCompany
Experts at the forefront of their industries share insider secrets and the
knowledge gained in their fields of expertise at this must-attend event for all
small to medium business owners. Spend an evening working on your business
rather than in it, learning from those in the know.
Event ID: E15401
When: 12 August, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Deakin Edge @ Federation Square, Cnr Flinders and Swanston Streets,
Melbourne
Cost: $60
Bookings: growingyourbusinessseminar.eventbrite.com.au
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Central European Business Forum: Building
international opportunities
Presented by Swinburne University of Technology and the
Hungarian Consulate, Melbourne
Have you ever considered international markets for your business? Do you
know much about the emerging markets in Europe? Hear insights about
business opportunities and experiences in Central and Eastern Europe in this
exciting two-hour programme, followed by networking (and refreshments!).
Event ID: E15252
When: 12 August, 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: The Sir Redmond Barry room, ANZ Tower, Level 46, 55 Collins Street,
Melbourne
Cost: Free
Bookings: swinburne.edu.au/events/departments/business-law/2015/08/centraleuropean-business-forum-building-international-business-opportunities.php
Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo
Presented by Specialised Events
The Franchising Expo is the only event endorsed by the Franchise Council of
Australia and brings together over 100 exhibitors, including the best franchisors
and business systems, with potential franchisees and investors. Attend free
seminars and meet face to face with well-known successful franchisors.
Event ID: E15164
When: 21 August, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place,
South Wharf, Melbourne
Cost: $15
Bookings: franchisingexpo.com.au
Business breakfast: Your critical questions answered
Presented by City of Port Phillip, City of Melbourne and City of
Stonnington
Have your business questions answered by a panel of major Australian industry
specialists and entrepreneurs. They will share their knowledge and experience
about innovative business strategies and practical ideas that can be applied
across multiple industries.
Event ID: E15272
When: 6 August, 7:00am – 9:00am
Where: ZINC, Federation Square, Cnr Swanston and Flinders Streets, Melbourne
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Cost: $55
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e15272-city-of-port-philliptickets-16838704017
To book and to see additional events, visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13
22 15.
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Webinars
With 18 webinars running in the festival, accessing great content
and ideas wherever you are becomes that much easier!
All of our webinars are presented by leading business educators and offer
practical advice about a range of business skills and services. They can be
accessed wherever you are doing business in Victoria. To join any of the live
webinars, visit the relevant link below. You will receive a reminder on the day of
your webinar and you can log in at any time during the live event. If you can’t
make the scheduled time, the webinars are recorded and accessible online after
the live event.
Beyond the City: Grow your business from anywhere
Running a business from a remote or regional area amplifies the challenges all
businesses inevitably face. Find out how to stay connected, grow your network,
expand your horizons and build your business no matter what your location.
Event ID: E15300
When: 6 August, 11:00am – noon
Cost: Free
Bookings: abn.org.au/beyondthecity
The confidence habit
Confidence is intrinsically linked to success. But how do you develop
confidence in business? In this webinar you’ll discover five powerful ways to
cultivate the confidence habit, harness your passion and take actions that will
bring your business results.
Event ID: E15302
When: 20 August, 11:00am – noon
Cost: Free
Bookings: abn.org.au/confidence
Get things done
Learn productivity strategies that will let you manage your time, reduce stress
and get more done. Get more control of your business, beat overwhelm and get
things done.
Event ID: E15301
When: 13 August, 11:00am – noon
Cost: Free
Bookings: abn.org.au/getthingsdone
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Ten ways to win clients
Flying Solo founder Robert Gerrish and marketing maven, copywriter and
community concierge Jayne Tancred share proven business-winning marketing
and sales ideas applied by successful startup and established business. Ideal
for those starting a new venture or one that’s ticking over and in need of a
refresh, this webinar covers online and offline strategies.
Event ID: E15296
When: 5 August, 10:00am – 11:00am
Cost: Free
Bookings: flyingsolo.com.au/SBFV
Ten ways to shine on social media
Flying Solo founder Robert Gerrish and social marketing butterfly Kate Toon
reveal how to use social networking to boost your profile, attract ideal clients
and set yourself apart from the competition. Includes lots of real-life examples
and practical tips to put into action straight away.
Event ID: E15299
When: 12 August, 10:00am – 11:00am
Cost: Free
Bookings: flyingsolo.com.au/SBFV
Ten ways to simplify, automate and outsource
Flying Solo directors Sam Leader and Robert Gerrish share the best businesschanging tips, tools and advice from their decade of working together to build
the Flying Solo community. Find out how introducing procedures brings
freedom, how to keep your finger on the key metrics of your business and how
to have others gleefully do the work you’d like to avoid.
Event ID: E15298
When: 26 August, 10:00am – 11:00am
Cost: Free
Bookings: flyingsolo.com.au/SBFV
Company culture: Build your dream team
Creating a ‘dream team’ can be tricky, but getting it wrong can have a big
impact on productivity. Get it right first time with these tips to hire the right team,
foster a great company culture and improve staff retention and satisfaction.
Event ID: E15303
When: 18 August, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Cost: Free
Bookings: smartcompany.com.au/resources/webinars/46621-company-culturebuildyour-dream-team.html
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Business strategies: 5 tips for sustainable growth
Cash flow is the key trip-up for SMEs trying to get ahead. Avoid your business
falling victim by following five fundamental strategies that will ensure cash flows
smoothly and fosters steady growth.
This SmartCompany webinar gathers the experts to look at helpful approaches
and lots of ideas to get you on track with this vital part of your business.
Event ID: E15304
When: 4 August, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Cost: Free
Bookings: smartcompany.com.au/resources/webinars/46620-businessstrategies-5-tipsfor-sustainablegrowth.html
Webinar events
Event
Title
Event ID
Date
Start
End
Presented By
Cost
What
buyers see
in your
business
E15251
3 August
7:00pm
8:00pm
Kerr Capital Pty Ltd
Free
Business
strategies:
5 tips for
sustainable
growth
E15304
4 August
12:30pm
1:30pm
SmartCompany
Free
How to
write a
compelling
business
plan
E14998
4 August
11:00am
noon
Outcomes
International Pty Ltd
Free
Ten ways to
win clients
E15296
5 August
10:00am
11:00am
Flying Solo
Free
Beyond the
city: Grow
your
business
from
anywhere
E15300
6 August
11:00am
noon
Australian
Businesswomen’s
Network
Free
Run a
global
business
from your
sofa
E15119
11 August
9:00am
10:30am
ILK Consulting Pty
Ltd
Free
Ten ways to
shine on
social
media
E15299
12 August
10:00am
11:00am
Flying Solo
Free
Retail
security and
threat
protection
E15138
13 August
10:00am
11:00am
Australian Retailers
Association
Free
Get things
done
E15301
13 August
11:00am
noon
Australian
Businesswomen’s
Network
Free
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Event
Title
Event ID
Date
Start
End
Presented By
Cost
Stock room
safety:
Know and
control the
biggest
risks
E15137
18 August
10:00am
11:00am
Australian Retailers
Association
Free
Company
culture:
Build your
dream team
E15303
8 August
12:30pm
1:30pm
SmartCompany
Free
Kochie’s
expert
panel:
Dynamically
digital
E15308
19 August
11:00am
noon
KBB Digital
Free
The
confidence
habit
E15302
20 August
11:00am
noon
Australian
Businesswomen’s
Network
Free
The startup
that’s
already
started
E15253
24 August
7:00pm
8:00pm
Kerr Capital Pty Ltd
Free
Getting to
grips with
business
grants
E14886
24 August
7:00pm
8:00pm
Ross Pepper
Free
Ten ways to
simplify,
automate
and
outsource
E15298
26 August
10:00am
11:00am
Flying Solo
Free
Maximise
your online
content
reach
E15225
26 August
noon
1:00pm
Innovabiz ATF The
Strauss Family Trust
Free
Harnessing
change to
drive
growth
E15486
27 August
10:00am
11:00am
Australian Retailers
Association
Free
To book and to see additional events, visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13
22 15.
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Small Business @ 121 Exhibition
Events in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD
This year, 121 Exhibition Street will host a range of Festival events,
from interactive workshops to keynote presentations.
These highly informative sessions, many of which are free will cover everything
from risk management and online development to commercial leasing or
applying for credit.
When: Open during events
Where: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Cost: Tickets costs are outlined below. You must register to attend an event.
Small Business @ 121 Exhibition events
Event Title
Event ID
Date
Start
End
Presented By
Cost
Starting your
business
E15022
5 August
1:00pm
4:30pm
Department of
Economic
Development,
Jobs, Transport
and Resources
$30
Interested in
buying a
franchise?
E15035
12 August
1:00pm
3:00pm
Department of
Economic
Development,
Jobs, Transport
and Resources
$20
Risky business:
What could you
lose?
E14975
17 August
noon
1:00pm
Victoria State
Emergency
Service, Country
Fire Authority and
Victoria Police
Free
Import from
China without
getting burnt
E15355
18 August
10:00am
noon
Hard Rain Pty Ltd
$17
Seven secrets
to online
business
success
E15101
18 August
1:00pm
2:00pm
Australian School
of Copywriting
$37
Commercial
leasing part 1:
The art of
negotiation
E15069
18 August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Forefront Legal
Pty Ltd
$45
Business
networking
essentials
E14821
19 August
10:00am
11:00am
Your Time
Matters
$35
Marketing 101
E14884
19 August
12:30pm
2:30pm
Ross Pepper
(7 Step
Marketing)
Free
Loans: Ten tips
for success
E15362
19 August
5:30pm
7:30pm
The Property
Education
Company
Free
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Event Title
Event ID
Date
Start
End
Presented By
Cost
Modern link
building for
SEO
E14900
20 August
10:00am
noon
Optimising Pty Ltd
Free
Tips, traps and
tools: Small
business
seminar
E15485
20 August
3:00pm
4:30pm
Victorian
Innovation Centre
Limited
(INNOVIC)
Free
Get Connected:
Powerful tips to
grow your
business
E15235
20 August
5:30pm
7:00pm
Friend
Corporation
$15
Pricing for
sustainable
cashflow
E15274
21 August
12:30pm
1:30pm
What Your
Customers Want
$15
One-stop small
business
support
E15406
24 August
10:00am
11:00am
Victorian Small
Business
Commissioner
Free
Lifecycle
marketing
automation
E15010
24 August
1:00pm
3:00pm
Loren Bartley,
Impactiv8
$30
Website
performance
health check
E15165
25 August
9:30am
11:00am
Arrow Digital
$19
Turn LinkedIn
into gold!
E14967
25 August
2:00pm
3:30pm
Media Momentum
Free
Commercial
leasing part 2:
Know thy lease
E15087
25 August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Forefront Legal
Pty Ltd
$45
Is small
business for
you?
E14842
26 August
10:00am
noon
Think Bespoke
P/L
$30
To book and to see additional events, visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13
22 15.
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Small Business Workshops and Seminars Program
Low cost, practical and held at locations throughout metro and
regional Victoria – Small Business Victoria Workshops and
Seminars are run by experts in their field.
There are more than 23 targeted small business workshops and seminars for
you to choose from. Network, share ideas and learn how to grow your small
business into a big success.
Topics include Starting Your Business; Business Planning; Marketing for
Growth; Go Online; Pricing for Profit; and Crisis Planning.
For more information or to book in to a workshop or seminar at a location near
you, please visit business.vic.gov.au/events or call Business Victoria on
13 22 15.
Rosemary Cimino
Spotted Dog Fudge, Woodend
I’ve attended every Small Business Victoria workshop and seminar hosted by
Council this year and have had an ‘oh my gosh’ moment every time! There’s
always something I can apply directly to my business.
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Small Business Bus
Get your business ideas moving during the festival
The Small Business Bus will be on the road throughout Victoria for
the duration of the Festival, and will also stop by Festival Hub at
Melbourne’s Federation Square.
Visit the bus for free information, or expert advice from experienced mentors
who can discuss a plan to help get your business ideas up and running.
To find out more, visit business.vic.gov.au/sbb
Small Business Bus events
Location
Event ID
Start Date
Start
End
Melbourne
E15521
30 July
10:00am
5:45pm
Mildura
E15492
30 July
10:00am
3:45pm
Melbourne
E15522
31 July
10:00am
5:45pm
Mildura
E15491
31 July
10:00am
3:45pm
Melbourne
E15523
1 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Tallangatta
E15508
3 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Terang
E15493
3 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Rutherglen
E15509
4 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Warrnambool
E15494
4 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Wangaratta
E15510
5 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Port Fairy
E15495
5 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Portland
E15496
6 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Bright
E15511
6 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Melbourne
E15524
8 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Melbourne
E15525
9 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Cranbourne
E15497
10 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Box Hill
E15512
10 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Mornington
E15513
11 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Pakenham
E15498
11 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Shepparton
E15514
12 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Ballarat
E15499
14 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Benalla
E15515
14 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Ballarat
E15500
15 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Melbourne
E15526
15 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Melbourne
E15527
16 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Broadmeadows
E15516
17 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Geelong
E15501
18 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Whittlesea
E15517
18 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Bendigo
E15502
20 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Kangaroo Flat
E15503
21 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Footscray
E15518
24 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Sale
E15504
24 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Williamstown
E15519
25 August
10:00am
3:45pm
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Location
Event ID
Start Date
Start
End
Traralgon
E15505
25 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Korumburra
E15506
26 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Wonthaggi
E15507
27 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Geelong
E15520
29 August
10:00am
3:45pm
For all booking and venue information visit business.vic.gov.au/sbb
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Melbourne CBD
Everybody lives by selling something
Presented by Melbourne Business Network
Selling is the oxygen that fuels business. Discover how to sell better in a 21st
century world, at healthier margins and with less risk of failure. Sales thought
leader Sue Barrett takes away the mystery and anxiety and explains why
everybody lives by selling something.
Event ID: E15034
When: 5 August, 7:00am – 9:00am
Where: Melbourne Town Hall, Yarra Room, 90–120 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Cost: $30
Bookings: melbournebusinessnetwork.org.au
Bedsheets and spreadsheets
Presented by Family Business Australia
Find that successful balance for families in business. Understand how the
dynamics of business and family affect each other, what to do about it and how
to leverage the advantages for best commercial success.
Event ID: E15326
When: 11 August, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: 450 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Cost: $25
Bookings: peak.fambiz.org.au/events/event/small-business-festivalbedsheetsspreadsheets
Lean startup Melbourne
Presented by Startup Victoria
Come along and see what a Melbourne startup newly graduated from startup
accelerator Angelcube looks like. Already they’ve endured gruelling weekly
interviews, Pitch or Pivot sessions and met mentors and members of the
extended mentor network. Now’s their chance to pitch their businesses to you!
Event ID: E14986
When: 25 August, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Inspire9, 1 / 41–43 Stewart Street, Richmond
Cost: Free
Bookings: meetup.com/Lean-Startup-Melbourne
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Melbourne CBD events
Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented By
Cost
Business development
Small Business
Bus – Festival
Hub
E15521
30 July
10:00am
5:45pm
Melbourne
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Business
breakfast: Your
critical questions
answered
E15272
6
August
7:00am
9:00am
Melbourne
City of Port
Phillip, City of
Melbourne and
City of
Stonnington
$55
One-stop small
business support
E14802
10
August
10:00am
11:00am
Melbourne
Victorian Small
Business
Commissioner
Free
SmartCompany:
Growing your
business
E15401
12
August
6:00pm
8:30pm
Melbourne
SmartCompany
$60
Creating a
business of
profit,
performance and
purpose
E14898
15
August
1:00pm
4:00pm
Melbourne
BIG Change
Agency
$40
The business of
retail
E14822
19
August
noon
3:00pm
Melbourne
Bank Of
Melbourne
$150
One-stop small
business support
E15406
24
August
10:00am
11:00am
Melbourne
Victorian Small
Business
Commissioner
Free
PR in small
business
E15189
26
August
5:30pm
8:30pm
Melbourne
RMIT University
$60
Small Business
Bus – Festival
Hub
E15522
31 July
10:00am
5:45pm
Melbourne
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Small Business
Bus – Festival
Hub
E15523
1
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Melbourne
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Small Business
Bus – Festival
Hub
E15524
8
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Melbourne
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Small Business
Bus – Festival
Hub
E15525
9
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Melbourne
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Small Business
Bus – Festival
Hub
E15526
15
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Melbourne
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Small Business
Bus – Festival
Hub
E15527
16
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Melbourne
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Business planning
Bedsheets and
spreadsheets
E15326
11
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Melbourne
Family Business
Australia
$25
Commercial
leasing part1:
The art of
negotiation
E15069
18
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Melbourne
Forefront Legal
Pty Ltd
$45
Bedsheets and
spreadsheets
E15326
18
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Melbourne
Family Business
Australia
$25
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented By
Cost
Commercial
leasing part 2:
Know thy lease
E15087
25
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Melbourne
Forefront Legal
Pty Ltd
$45
11
August
10:00am
noon
Docklands
ServicewithSoul
$35
Customer service
Sole traders: Six
simple practices
to attract clients
E15240
Employing and managing people
Managing your
team
E15191
4
August
9:00am
10:00am
East
Melbourne
VECCI
$50
Workplace
relations for
retailers
E15136
11
August
3:30pm
4:30pm
Melbourne
Australian
Retailers
Association
Free
Foster innovation
with an
entrepreneurial
culture
E15275
13
August
10:00am
noon
Melbourne
Federico Re
$25/30
Exporting and importing
Indonesia export
/ import panel
E15173
5
August
6:30pm
8:30pm
Melbourne
Indonesia
Business Centre
Free
Managing risk in
international
logistics
E15351
12
August
10:00am
noon
Docklands
Accolade
Coaching
Free
Central
European
Business Forum:
Building
international
opportunities
E15252
12
August
5:00pm
8:30pm
Melbourne
Swinburne
University of
Technology and
the Hungarian
Consulate,
Melbourne
Free
Import from
China without
getting burnt
E15355
18
August
10:00am
noon
Melbourne
Hard Rain Pty
Ltd
$17
Unlocking global
opportunity for
your small
business
E15350
20
August
10:00am
noon
Melbourne
Accolade
Coaching
Free
Financial management
Cloud
accounting and
financial literacy
E15125
5
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Melbourne
Crowe Horwath
Free
Loans: Ten
things for
success
E15362
19
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Melbourne
The Property
Education
Company
Free
Interested in
buying a
franchise?
E15035
12
August
1:00pm
3:00pm
Melbourne
Department of
Economic
Development,
Jobs, Transport
and Resources
$20
Franchising and
Business
Opportunities
Expo
E15164
21–23
August
10:00am
5:00pm
Melbourne
Specialised
Events
$15
Franchising
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented By
Cost
Grants and assistance
Gov4U: Advice,
support and
grants for small
businesses
E15325
31 July
10:00am
11:30am
Melbourne
Department of
Industry and
Science
Free
Business grants
and assistance
for ICT
E15327
7
August
1:00pm
2:00pm
Melbourne
Grant Ready Pty
Ltd
Free
All about R&D
tax incentives
E15329
25
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Melbourne
Crowe Horwath
Free
E14965
4
August
3:30pm
5:00pm
Melbourne
Council of
Textile and
Fashion
Industries of
Australia (TFIA)
$25
E14975
17
August
noon
1:00pm
Melbourne
Victoria State
Emergency
Service, Country
Fire Authority
and Victoria
Police
Free
Innovation
The fashion
innovators
Managing risk
Risky business:
What could you
lose?
Marketing and social media
Attract new
customers with
social media
E15400
7
August
10:00am
noon
Melbourne
WebCentral
$10
LinkedIn for you
and your
business
E14974
12
August
3:00pm
5:00pm
Melbourne
Newcomers
Network
Free
Smartphone
sales made easy
E15171
13
August
1:00pm
2:00pm
Melbourne
Red Pants
Mobile Websites
$20
Video marketing
for profit
E15168
14
August
10:00am
noon
Melbourne
Video Experts
$15
Marketing 101
E14884
19
August
12:30pm
2:30pm
Melbourne
Ross Pepper (7
Step Marketing)
Free
Social media and
small business
E15210
19
August
5:30pm
8:30pm
Melbourne
RMIT University
$60
Lifecycle
marketing
automation
E15010
24
August
1:00pm
3:00pm
Melbourne
Loren Bartley,
Impactiv8
$30
Turn LinkedIn
into gold!
E14967
25
August
2:00pm
3:30pm
Melbourne
Media
Momentum
Free
Small business
BIG marketing
E15287
27
August
7:30am
1:00pm
South
Wharf
Small Business
Victoria
$60
Speed
networking with
a twist
E14819
30 July
5:30pm
8:00pm
Melbourne
Your Time
Matters
$40
Business
networking
essentials
E14821
19
August
10:00am
11:00am
Your Time
Matters
$35
Networking
Melbourne
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented By
Cost
Get connected:
Powerful tips to
grow your
business
E15235
20
August
5:30pm
7:00pm
Melbourne
Friend
Corporation
$15
Leverage time
and money with
web power
E15374
5
August
10:00am
noon
Melbourne
Innovabiz ATF
The Strauss
Family Trust
Free
Running a
successful online
business
E15399
5
August
2:00pm
4:00pm
Melbourne
WebCentral
$10
Is your website
working hard
enough?
E15086
6
August
10:00am
11:30am
Melbourne
Webfirm
Free
Moving a
magazine from
print to online
E15286
6
August
5:30pm
6:30pm
Melbourne
Sequence Digital
Free
SEO for online
startups
E14901
12
August
10:00am
noon
Melbourne
Optimising Pty
Ltd
Free
Going global with
e-commerce
E15116
12
August
9:00am
11:00am
East
Melbourne
VECCI
$88
Seven secrets to
online business
success
E15101
18
August
1:00pm
2:00pm
Melbourne
Australian
School of
Copywriting
$37
Modern link
building for SEO
E14900
20
August
10:00am
noon
Melbourne
Optimising Pty
Ltd
Free
Website
performance
health check
E15165
25
August
9:30am
11:00am
Melbourne
Arrow Digital
$19
Everybody lives
by selling
something
E15034
5
August
7:00am
9:00am
Melbourne
Melbourne
Business
Network
$30
How to write
killer headlines
that get results
E15075
12
August
1:00pm
2:00pm
Melbourne
Australian
School of
Copywriting
$37
Sales for nonsales people
E15188
19
August
9:00am
noon
Melbourne
RMIT University
$60
Pricing for
sustainable
cashflow
E15274
21
August
12:30pm
1:30pm
Melbourne
What Your
Customers Want
$15
Selling is dead:
The new
language of
influence
E14896
28
August
10:00am
noon
Melbourne
BIG Change
Agency
$30
Online business
Sales
Starting a business
Meet the
regulators: ASIC,
ATO, ACCC and
FWO
E14837
4
August
10:00am
11:00am
Melbourne
Australian
Securities and
Investments
Commission
Free
Tips, traps and
tools – small
business
seminar
E14818
4
August
12:30pm
2:00pm
Melbourne
Victorian
Innovation
Centre Limited
(INNOVIC)
Free
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented By
Cost
Starting your
business
E15022
5
August
1:00pm
4:30pm
Melbourne
Department of
Economic
Development,
Jobs, Transport
and Resources
$30
From startup to
success:
Building a strong
team
E15405
6
August
2:00pm
3:00pm
Melbourne
Melbourne
Osteopathy
Sports Injury
Centre
Free
Tips, traps and
tools: Small
business
seminar
E15485
20
August
3:00pm
4:30pm
Melbourne
Victorian
Innovation
Centre Limited
(INNOVIC)
Free
Is small business
for you?
E14842
26
August
10:00am
noon
Melbourne
Think Bespoke
P/L
$30
Training and skills development
Why doing good
is good for
business
E14782
13
August
5:30pm
7:00pm
Melbourne
Good Business
Matters
$40
Graphic design
tips, advice and
jargon defined
E15181
14
August
1:00pm
2:30pm
Melbourne
Creative Minds
Publishing and
Tess McCabe
$15
To book and to see additional events, visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13
22 15.
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Eastern metropolitan
Women in business: Leading with courage and
resilience
Presented by Whitehorse City Council
International thought leader in human potential, best-selling author, Forbes
columnist, leadership coach and media commentator, Margie Warrell is keynote
presenter at this year’s Whitehorse Business Week Women in Business
Luncheon.
Event ID: E14924
When: 12 August, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Cost: $65
Bookings: wbiz.com.au
Greater Warrandyte business expo
Presented by The Woo (Aust) Pty Ltd
Owners, managers and staff of Warrandyte district-based B2B and B2C
businesses are invited to be inspired, network and collect valuable insights from
this combined B2B exhibition and program of 25 business development
seminars on topics such as marketing, finance, regulations and sales.
Event ID: E14902
When: 19 August, 10:00am – 7:00pm
Where: Warrandyte Community Church, 57 Yarra Street, Warrandyte
Cost: Free
Bookings: warrandytebusinessexpo.com.au
BizWeek Eastland lunch with Pauline Nguyen
Presented by Maroondah City Council
Enjoy lunch with Pauline Nguyen, one of this country’s most successful
entrepreneurs, owner and founder of Red Lantern, the most awarded
Vietnamese restaurant in the world. Pauline’s achievements are a true reflection
of what can be achieved through hard work.
Event ID: E14946
When: 31 August, 11:30am – 2:00pm
Where: Karralyka, Mines Road, Ringwood
Cost: $55
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e14946-maroondah-city-counciltickets-16853122142
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Eastern metropolitan events
Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Business development
School of
Hard Knocks
breakfast
E15043
4 August
7:00am
9:30am
Glen
Waverley
Sharrock
Pitman Legal
Pty Ltd
$20
Small
Business Bus
– Box Hill
E15512
10 August
10:00am
3:45pm
Box Hill
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
ICN Gateway:
Empowering
SME
business
development
E15284
10 August
5:30pm
8:00pm
Wantirna
South
ICN Victoria
Free
Women
inspiring
business:
Expo and
lunch
E14857
11 August
10:00am
2:00pm
Doncaster
Manningham
City Council
$70
Women in
business:
Leading with
courage and
resilience
E14924
12 August
11:00am
2:00pm
Box Hill
Whitehorse
City Council
$65
Whitehorse
Business
Week:
Economic and
investment
breakfast
E14925
13 August
7:30am
9:00am
Burwood
Whitehorse
City Council
$55
New business
accelerator
(Monash)
E14882
18 August
12:30pm
2:30pm
Mulgrave
Ross Pepper
$25
Greater
Warrandyte
business
expo
E14902
19 August
10:00am
7:00pm
Warrandyte
The Woo
(Aust) Pty Ltd
Free
Winning
government
business
E15019
19 August
9:00am
12:30pm
Ringwood
Maroondah
City Council
$30
Build to last:
Grow your
business for
good!
E15049
27 August
4:00pm
6:00pm
Blackburn
Timber
Merchants
Association
(Vic)
$30
Women on
the go:
Business
forum and
expo
E15141
28 August
8:15am
11:00am
Wantirna
South Knox
City Council
$35
BizWeek
Eastland
lunch with
Pauline
Nguyen
E14946
31 August
11:30am
2:00pm
Ringwood
Maroondah
City Council
$55
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Business planning
Business
planning
basics
E14972
12 August
9:30am
11:30am
Wantirna
South
Knox City
Council
$20
Planning
succession:
The key to
unlocking
business
value
E14817
13 August
5:30pm
7:00pm
Mt Waverley
Ascend
Business
Partners
$25
Better
business
practices
E15184
18 August
6:00pm
9:30pm
Belgrave
Belgrave
South
Community
House
$30
Better
business
practices
E14705
18 August
6:00pm
9:30pm
Doncaster
Manningham
City Council
$30
How to
become a
profit pro
E14808
25 August
8:00am
10:30am
Wheelers
Hill
Centre of
Influence
Australia
$75
Get your
business
organised
E14706
25 August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Doncaster
Manningham
City Council
$20
Employing and managing people
Creating a
high
performance
environment
E14926
14 August
noon
2:00pm
Box Hill
Whitehorse
City Council
$55
Managing
your team
E15199
24 August
9:00am
10:00am
Nunawading
VECCI
$50
E15271
18–20
August
9:00am
8:00pm
Hawthorn
Boroondara
City Council
$65
E14923
11 August
5:45pm
8:00pm
Burwood
Whitehorse
City Council
$55
E15118
11 August
9:30am
1:00pm
Mulgrave
City of
Monash
$30
Home-based business
Popco Space
co-working
week
Innovation
The tomorrow
and beyond of
business
Managing risk
Crisis
planning for
business
Marketing and social media
Cash flow
marketing
map
E14862
6 August
10:00am
1:00pm
Chadstone
City of
Monash
$50
Business
strategies for
online
success
E14922
10 August
5:45pm
8:00pm
Box Hill
Whitehorse
City Council
$55
Marketing for
growth
E14704
12 August
6:00pm
9:30pm
Doncaster
Manningham
City Council
$30
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
The nuts and
bolts of social
media
E14910
13 August
6:30pm
9:00pm
Box Hill
Box Hill
Institute
$30
Marketing
mastery
(Monash)
E14878
18 August
6:30pm
8:30pm
Mulgrave
Ross Pepper
(7 Step
Marketing)
$25
LinkedIn for
your business
E14860
19 August
6:00pm
7:30pm
Chadstone
City of
Monash
$30
What if...?
Lecture
series: Brand
health
E15222
24 August
7:00pm
8:30pm
Hawthorn
Swinburne
University of
Technology
Free
Marketing for
growth
E14973
26 August
9:30am
1:00pm
Doncaster
Knox City
Council
$30
Business
networking
E14971
5 August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Wantirna
South
Knox City
Council
$20
Speed
networking
with the three
amigos
E14908
6 August
6:30pm
9:00pm
Box Hill
Box Hill
Institute
$30
Entrepreneurs
in the
spotlight
E15009
25 August
6:00pm
7:30pm
Hawthorn
East
Camberwell
Entrepreneurs
Network
Free
Networking
with style
E14861
26 August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Chadstone
City of
Monash
$30
E15196
13 August
1:00pm
3:00pm
Glen
Waverley
Platform b
$35
E14914
20 August
6:30pm
9:00pm
Box Hill
Box Hill
Institute
$30
Networking
Online business
Grow your
business in
the online
space
Sales
Sales for
those who
don’t enjoy it
Starting a business
Starting your
business
E14703
4 August
6:00pm
9:30pm
Doncaster
Manningham
City Council
$30
Starting your
business
E15182
5 August
6:00pm
9:30pm
Belgrave
Belgrave
South
Community
House
$30
Learning from
entrepreneurs
E15229
21 August
5:15pm
7:00pm
Hawthorn
Swinburne
University of
Technology
Free
6:30pm
9:00pm
Box Hill
Box Hill
Institute
$30
Training and skills development
Public
speaking:
How to make
a great
impression
E14907
11 August
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Northern and western metropolitan
Multicultural business breakfast
Presented by City of Maribyrnong
Be part of the recognition and acknowledgement of the business diversity of the
City of Maribyrnong. Join us to breakfast and network with like-minded
entrepreneurs, professionals, decision-makers and executives as we celebrate
the contribution the region’s culturally linguistic and diverse community has
made to the success of the local community and economy.
Event ID: E14984
When: 4 August, 7:15am – 9:00am
Where: Reception Room, Maribyrnong City Council, Cnr Hyde and Napier Streets,
Footscray
Cost: $20
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e14984-city-ofmaribyrnong-tickets-16838563597
Women in front: Networking lunch with Colette Werden
Presented by Hume City Council
Learn essential advice for your professional and personal branding success at
this networking lunch with Australia’s go-to style and image specialist Colette
Werden, and master of ceremonies and personal branding professional Naked
Ambition’s Fiona Triaca.
Event ID: E14715
When: 7 August, noon – 2:30pm
Where: Meadowbank Receptions, 1 Eldon Street, Campbellfield
Cost: $60
Bookings: women-in-front-networking-lunch.eventbrite.com.au
Success outside home office walls: Mastering the
transition
Presented by Melton City Council
Thinking about taking the leap from home business to outside world? This oneday event, jam packed with workshops on grants, financing and business
planning, will help. Lunch and talk shop with our keynote guest speaker on all
things expansion and growth related to help push your business to the next
level. Finally, take a tour of the Western BACE and discover what resources
and opportunities are available to generate ideas, collaborate and leverage
linkages in this state-of-the-art space.
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Event ID: E15144
When: 12 August, 9:30am – 2:00pm
Where: Western Business Accelerator and Centre for Excellence, 222 Ferris Road,
Melton South
Cost: $30
Bookings: melton.vic.gov.au/Services/Business/Business_Events_Training
Northern and western metropolitan events
Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented By
Cos
t
Business development
Better
business
practices
E1525
4
5
Augus
t
6:00pm
9:30pm
Moonee Ponds
Moonee Valley
City Council
$30
Women in
front:
Networking
lunch with
Colette
Werden
E1471
5
7
Augus
t
noon
2:30pm
Campbellfield
Hume City
Council
$60
Success
outside home
office walls:
Mastering the
transition
E1514
4
12
Augus
t
9:30am
2:00pm
Melton South
Melton City
Council
$30
Branding for
business
E1506
7
13
Augus
t
6:45pm
8:45pm
Yarraville
City of
Maribyrnong
Free
Small
Business Bus
–
Broadmeadow
s
E1551
6
17
Augus
t
10:00a
m
3:45pm
Broadmeadow
s
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Small
Business Bus
– Whittlesea
E1551
7
18
Augus
t
10:00a
m
3:45pm
Whittlesea
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Making social
enterprise a
success
E1507
0
18
Augus
t
6:30pm
8:30pm
Footscray
City of
Maribyrnong
Free
Build to last:
Grow your
business for
good!
E1505
0
19
Augus
t
4:00pm
6:00pm
Footscray
Timber
Merchants
Association
(Vic)
$30
What I wish I
knew before I
started...
E1499
3
19
Augus
t
6:30pm
9:00pm
Footscray
City of
Maribyrnong
Free
Women in
business: How
do they do it?
E1523
8
19
Augus
t
9:30am
11:30a
m
Doreen
City of
Whittlesea
Free
Business
networking
E1485
6
19
Augus
t
6:00pm
8:00pm
Keilor
Brimbank City
Council
$20
Business expo
and marketing
incubator
E1507
2
21
Augus
t
10:00a
m
4:00pm
Footscray
City of
Maribyrnong
Free
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented By
Cos
t
Small
Business Bus
– Footscray
E1551
8
24
Augus
t
10:00a
m
3:45pm
Footscray
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Small
Business Bus
– Williamstown
E1551
9
25
Augus
t
10:00a
m
3:45pm
Williamstown
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Finding new
opportunities
on ICN
Gateway
E1548
7
27
Augus
t
5:30pm
8:00pm
Broadmeadow
s
ICN Victoria
Free
Business
leaders
breakfast
E1533
0
28
Augus
t
7:00am
9:00am
Essendon
Fields
Moonee Valley
City Council
$80
Wyndham
Business
Awards
E1518
7
28
Augus
t
7:00pm
10:00p
m
Werribee
Wyndham City
Council
$60
Business planning
Business
Insights
Breakfast No.
1: The year
ahead
E1506
3
11
Augus
t
7:30am
9:00am
Footscray
City of
Maribyrnong
Free
One page
business plan
E1516
3
21
Augus
t
7:00am
8:45am
Altona
Navacue
Accountants Pty
Ltd
Free
13
Augus
t
6:00pm
8:00pm
Essendon
Kangan Institute
$15
Customer service
Easy ways to
get sales and
new customers
E1510
3
Exporting and importing
China: A
business
profile
E1469
7
13
Augus
t
5:30pm
8:00pm
Richmond
Skills Across
Cultures
$45
Chinese
leadership
style
E1469
8
20
Augus
t
5:30pm
8:00pm
Richmond
Skills Across
Cultures
$45
Chinese
negotiation
strategies
E1469
9
27
Augus
t
5:30pm
8:00pm
Richmond
Skills Across
Cultures
$45
Grants and assistance
Gov4U:
Advice,
support and
grants for
small
businesses
E1532
0
12
Augus
t
9:00am
10:30a
m
Brunswick
Department of
Industry and
Science
Free
Gov4U:
Advice,
support and
grants for
small
businesses
E1530
9
13
Augus
t
6:00pm
8:30pm
Altona
Hobsons Bay
City Council
Free
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented By
Cos
t
Gov4U:
Advice,
support and
grants for
small
businesses
E1529
5
19
Augus
t
8:30am
10:00a
m
Broadmeadow
s
AusIndustry and
Hume City
Council
Free
E1510
7
6
Augus
t
1:00pm
4:00pm
Essendon
Kangan Institute
$45
Business
Insights
Breakfast No.
2: Innovation
E1506
6
13
Augus
t
7:30am
9:00am
Footscray
City of
Maribyrnong
Free
Business on
the road:
Digital tools
and mobile
technology
E1494
1
21
Augus
t
2:00pm
3:30pm
Heidelberg
Heights
Darebin
Enterprise
Centre
$30
Using
Kickstarter to
jumpstart your
business
E1493
7
28
Augus
t
2:00pm
3:30pm
Heidelberg
Heights
Darebin
Enterprise
Centre
$40
Home-based business
Home-based:
How to survive
and thrive
Innovation
Marketing and social media
Marketing
basics
E1553
1
13
Augus
t
10.00a
m
12:30p
m
Abbotsford
Brotherhood of
St Laurence
$20
Writing for the
web
E1485
0
19
Augus
t
6:00pm
8:00pm
Clifton Hill
Blick Creative
$20
21st Century
essential
marketing
skills
E1519
0
25
Augus
t
6:00pm
9:00pm
Werribee
Wyndham City
Council
Free
Boost your
business with
social media
E1548
1
26
Augus
t
6:00pm
8:00pm
Ivanhoe
Banyule City
Council and
Banyule
digiDECL
$20
How to map
out your
marketing
E1535
3
26
Augus
t
6:45pm
9:30pm
Eltham
Nillumbik
Business
Network and
Enterprise
Nillumbik
$25
Multicultural
business
breakfast
E1498
4
4
Augus
t
7:15am
9:00am
Footscray
City of
Maribyrnong
$20
Networking
with heart
E1484
7
17
Augus
t
5:30pm
8:00pm
Northcote
Letz Create
Consulting
Services
$20
Inner west
women in
business
E1505
7
19
Augus
t
6:30pm
8:00pm
Williamstown
inka Marketing
Communication
s and Events
$10
Networking
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented By
Cos
t
Networking in
Newport
E1483
8
19
Augus
t
7:30am
8:30am
Newport
Newport
Traders
Association
Free
Hobsons Bay
home-based
business
networking
E1496
6
20
Augus
t
6:00pm
8:00pm
Altona
Hobsons Bay
City Council
Free
Let’s connect
for success
E1484
3
25
Augus
t
6:00pm
8:00pm
Northcote
Letz Create
Consulting
Services
$20
Speed
networking
E1507
4
25
Augus
t
6:30pm
8:45pm
Footscray
City of
Maribyrnong
Free
Business
networking
E1480
7
25
Augus
t
9:00am
11:00a
m
South Morang
City of
Whittlesea
$20
Coffee and
connect
networking
series
E1523
9
28
Augus
t
9:00am
10:30a
m
South Morang
City of
Whittlesea
Free
Online business
How to start an
online
business
E1498
7
5
Augus
t
6:30pm
9:00pm
Braybrook
City of
Maribyrnong
Free
How to get
found on
Google
E1548
0
12
Augus
t
6:00pm
8:00pm
Ivanhoe
Banyule City
Council and
Banyule
digiDECL
$20
Starting a business
What to do
before starting
a business
E1518
5
4
Augus
t
6:00pm
8:00pm
Werribee
Wyndham City
Council
Free
Starting your
business
E1485
5
5
Augus
t
6:00pm
9:30pm
Keilor
Brimbank City
Council
$30
Starting your
business
E1490
4
6
Augus
t
9:30am
1:00pm
Richmond
City of Yarra
$30
The startup
that’s already
started
E1524
8
12
Augus
t
6:00pm
7:30pm
Fitzroy
Kerr Capital Pty
Ltd
$40
Starting a
business for
under 30s
E1506
8
14
Augus
t
4:30pm
7:30pm
Footscray
City of
Maribyrnong
Free
Starting your
business
E1500
2
19
Augus
t
6:00pm
9:30pm
Brunswick
Brunswick
Business
Incubator
$30
Starting your
business
E1540
4
28
Augus
t
9.00am
12:30p
m
Heidelberg
West
Banyule City
Council
$30
4:00pm
Richmond
Kangan Institute
$45
Training and skills development
Public
relations: The
key to effective
communication
E1510
0
25
Augus
t
1:00pm
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Southern metropolitan
Business grants and assistance for manufacturers
Presented by Grant Ready Pty Ltd
There are over 800 grants and assistance programs worth billions of dollars
available for business every year. Understanding how to find them, how they
work, and which ones to apply for could be the leg-up your business is looking
for.
Event ID: E15316
When: 6 August, 12:15pm – 2:00pm
Where: Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
Cost: Free
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e15316-grantready-pty-ltd-tickets-16839743125
Tech-Innovation and Entrepreneurship Expo
Presented by City of Casey
An interactive expo for experienced and soon-to-be entrepreneurs ... Spend
time browsing cool gadgets, then follow the ups and downs of four successful
entrepreneurs as they reveal the secrets of their journey. Later in the day, pitch
your ideas in a shark tank-style setting, and collect valuable insight from the
experience of our entrepreneurial ‘sharks’. The day concludes with the
announcement of the winning pitch and free time to collaborate with new
contacts on your next big project.
Event ID: E15209
When: 15 August, 11:00am – 2:30pm
Where: Auditorium, Chisholm Institute Berwick, 25 Kangan Drive, Berwick
Cost: Free
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/techinnovation-entrepreneurship-expotickets16838505423
Bringing your business idea to life: The expo
Presented by My Other Kitchen Pty Ltd
Discover how to make your new food business idea a reality at this small
business expo’s wide range of information sessions, workshops and service
providers, all at the ready with one-on-one advice which will have you up and
running in no time.
Event ID: E15007
When: 19 August, 10:00am – 7:00pm
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Where: Kingston City Hall, 979–985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
Cost: $55/70
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/bringing-yourbusiness-idea-to-life-the-expotickets16653671580
Southern metropolitan events
Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
1
August
10.00am
1:30pm
Berwick
Berwick
Neighbourhood
Centre
$30
Starting a business
Starting your
business
E15482
Business development
Copyright,
contracts and the
law for creatives
E15178
8
August
10:00am
noon
South Yarra
Creative Minds
Publishing and
Sharon Givoni
$15
Small Business
Bus –
Cranbourne
E15497
10
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Cranbourne
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Bayside
Business
Network
E14977
10
August
6:00pm
7:45pm
Sandringham
Bayside City
Council
$25
Small Business
Bus –
Mornington
E15513
11
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Mornington
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Small Business
Bus – Pakenham
E15498
11
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Pakenham
Small Business
Victoria
Free
The right growth
strategy for your
business
E15361
11
August
5:00pm
7:00pm
Mordialloc
Advice 4
Growth Pty Ltd
$57
How to win local
government
tenders
E14811
11
August
6:00pm
7:45pm
Frankston
Frankston City
Council
$20
Five steps to
create a
successful small
business
E15241
13
August
3:00pm
5:00pm
Narre
Warren
City of Casey
Free
Winning
government
business
E14813
13
August
5:00pm
8:30pm
Frankston
Frankston City
Council
$30
Casey Cardinia
business lunch:
Empowering
women
E15061
14
August
11:45am
2:00pm
Cranbourne
City of Casey
$80
One-stop small
business support
E15283
19
August
5:30pm
6:45pm
Dandenong
Victorian Small
Business
Commissioner
Free
Business planning
Set the right
strategy for your
business
E15360
6
August
4:30pm
6:30pm
Bentleigh
East
Advice 4
Growth Pty Ltd
$57
Business
planning
E15438
12
August
9:00am
5:00pm
St Kilda
City of Port
Phillip
$200
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Commercial
leasing for
business
E15040
13
August
6:30pm
8:00pm
Narre
Warren
City of Casey
Free
Business
planning basics
E15257
15
August
10:00am
noon
Pakenham
Living and
Learning Inc
$20
Business
planning and
strategy
E14814
18
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Frankston
Frankston City
Council
$40
Bringing your
business idea to
life: The expo
E15007
19
August
10:00am
7:00pm
Moorabbin
My Other
Kitchen Pty Ltd
$70
Business
planning basics
E15375
26
August
6:30pm
8:30pm
Berwick
Berwick
Neighbourhood
Centre
$20
26
August
9:00am
10:00am
Dandenong
VECCI
$50
6
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Frankston
Frankston City
Council
$20
E15316
6
August
12:15pm
2:00pm
Dandenong
Grant Ready
Pty Ltd
Free
Tech-Innovation
and
Entrepreneurship
Expo
E15209
15
August
11:00am
2:30pm
Berwick
City of Casey
Free
Faces of Small
Business
Exhibition
E15291
17
August
8:00am
6:00pm
Frankston
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Employing and managing people
Managing your
team
E15203
Financial management
Financial health
check
E14810
Grants and assistance
Business grants
and assistance
for
manufacturers
Innovation
Marketing and social media
Marketing
mastery
(Frankston)
E14879
6
August
12:30pm
2:30pm
Frankston
Ross Pepper
(7 Step
Marketing)
$25
How to eliminate
price competition
E14955
6
August
8:30am
10:30am
Cheltenham
Outcomes
International
Pty Ltd
Free
Social media:
Facebook 101
E15233
11
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Cheltenham
Kingston City
Council
$55
Marketing basics
E15279
22
August
10:00am
noon
Pakenham
Living and
Learning Inc
$20
Get an online
edge with SEO
E14978
24
August
6:00pm
7:45pm
Sandringham
Bayside City
Council
$25
E14820
4
August
5:30pm
8:00pm
Prahran
Your Time
Matters
$50
Networking
Speed
networking with
a twist
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Online marketing
essentials
E14809
4
August
6:00pm
9:00pm
Frankston
Frankston City
Council
$40
Get social, get
festive and boost
sales
E15244
11
August
9:30am
11:30am
Pakenham
City of Casey
$30
Top ten
technology tips
E15215
18
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Dandenong
The City of
Greater
Dandenong
$25
Ten free things
you can do
online
E14816
27
August
6:00pm
9:00pm
Frankston
Frankston City
Council
$40
E15365
20–28
August
5:00pm
8:00pm
St Kilda
City of Port
Phillip
$75
Online business
Sales
Commercialising
your new idea
Starting a business
Start your own
business
E14689
15
August
10:00am
noon
Chadstone
Holmesglen
Free
Start your own
business
E14689
15
August
1:00pm
3:00pm
Chadstone
Holmesglen
Free
Startup super
session
E14815
20
August
6:00pm
9:00pm
Frankston
Frankston City
Council
Free
9:30am
11:00am
Cheltenham
Kingston City
Council
$25
Training and skills development
Mastering email
overload
E15105
5
August
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Ballarat
BisNet breakfast: Kate Torney
Presented by Commerce Ballarat
Breakfast with the ABC’s director of news since 2009, Kate Torney. Hear how
Kate is leading her executive team to reimagine news gathering and delivery,
keeping them at the forefront of a changing audience demands while juggling
the rapid expansion of online and mobile news.
Event ID: E14851
When: 4 August, 7:00am – 9:00am
Where: Oscars Hotel, 18 Doveton Street South, Ballarat
Cost: $20/30
Bookings: commerceballarat.com.au
Regional HR management conference
Presented by Australian Industry Group
Designed to stimulate, inform and assist regional HR practitioners, managers,
supervisors and business owners to develop strategies that add value to their
organisation. Topics include bullying and harassment in the workplace,
workplace health and safety, and managing difficult people.
Event ID: E15476
When: 11 August, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Ballarat Lodge, 613 Main Road, Ballarat
Cost: $200/230
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e15476-australian-industry-grouptickets-16798446606
Personal branding for business professionals
Presented by Leadership Ballarat and Western Region and The
Little PR Company
Becoming a thought leader in your industry or profession can deliver huge
benefits to your business and personal brand. Thanks to social media and
online publishing platforms, the opportunity has never been greater, or more
affordable. Find out how savvy business professionals, entrepreneurs and
subject matter experts (and the companies they work for) strategically
differentiate themselves and their ideas in the marketplace by leveraging social
technologies to build influence and authority in their brand.
Event ID: E15183
When: 5 August, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Ballarat Tech Park Central, 106–110 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat
Cost: $22
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e15183-leadership-ballarat-westernregion-trevor-youngpr-warriortickets-16853087037
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Ballarat events
In partnership with B31
Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Business development
Sending
business back
to school
E15483
3
August
9:30am
12:30pm
Sebastopol
Highlands
LLEN
Free
BisNet
breakfast:
Kate Torney
E14851
4
August
7:00am
9:00am
Ballarat
Commerce
Ballarat
$30
Personal
branding for
business
professionals
E15183
5
August
3:00pm
5:00pm
Ballarat
Leadership
Ballarat and
Western
Region and
The Little PR
Company
$22
Committee for
Ballarat
business
breakfast
E15297
14
August
7:15am
9:00am
Ballarat
Committee for
Ballarat
$20
One-stop
small business
support
E15243
18
August
7:30am
8:30am
Ballarat
Victorian
Small
Business
Commissioner
Free
Secrets of my
success
E14958
21
August
noon
2:00pm
Ballarat
Crowe
Horwath
Free
Amplify your
success:
Dinner with
Naomi Simson
(Ballarat)
E15264
24
August
6:00pm
8:30pm
Ballarat
Small
Business
Victoria
$60
Family
business
breakfast
E14875
25
August
7:00am
9:00am
Ballarat
Harwood
Andrews
Free
Ballarat
Business
Excellence
Awards
E14947
27
August
6:00pm
10:00pm
Ballarat
Commerce
Ballarat
$145
Small
Business Bus
– Ballarat
E15499
14
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Ballarat
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Small
Business Bus
– Ballarat
E15500
15
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Ballarat
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
20
August
9:00am
12:30pm
Mt Helen
Federation
University
Australia
Free
9:00am
1:00pm
Ballarat
Central
Highlands
Group
Training
Free
Business planning
Facilitating
change
E15306
Employing and managing people
Having difficult
conversations
E15268
5
August
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Performance
leadership and
delegation
E15273
10
August
9:00am
1:00pm
Ballarat
BGT
Free
Regional HR
management
conference
E15476
11
August
9:00am
4:00pm
Ballarat
Australian
Industry
Group
$200
Workplace
relations forum
E15463
12
August
9:00am
11:00am
Ballarat
Harwood
Andrews
Free
Mental health
in the
workplace
E15477
19
August
noon
2:00pm
Ballarat
Australian
Industry
Group
$30
Grants and assistance
All about R&D
tax incentives
and IP
protection
E14957
6
August
12:30pm
2:00pm
Ballarat
Crowe
Horwath
Free
Gov4U:
Advice,
support and
grants for
small
businesses
E15331
17
August
9:00am
11:00am
Ballarat
Department of
Industry and
Science
Free
Top three
business
insurance tips
E15083
26
August
1:00pm
3:30pm
Ballarat
Simplex
Insurance
Solutions
Free
Toolbox talk:
Insurance
E15098
26
August
4:00pm
6:00pm
Ballarat
Simplex
Insurance
Solutions
Free
Business
insurance 101
E15076
26
August
9:30am
noon
Ballarat
Simplex
Insurance
Solutions
Free
Speed
network your
way to
success
E14670
11
August
5:30pm
8:30pm
Ballarat
Ballarat
Business
Centre
$30
Commerce
Ballarat 505
Club
E14859
19
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Ballarat
Commerce
Ballarat
$17
Managing risk
Networking
Training and skills development
Tender writing:
It’s easy when
you know how
E15479
13
August
9:00am
3:00pm
Ballarat
City of Ballarat
Free
Introduction to
project
management
E15307
13
August
9:00am
12:30pm
Mt Helen
Federation
University
Australia
Free
7:30am
9:30am
Ballarat
WorkSafe
Victoria
Free
Workplace health and safety
Understanding
the importance
of health and
safety
(Ballarat)
E15536
21
August
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Bendigo
21st Century retail trilogy
Presented by City of Greater Bendigo
Don’t miss the City of Greater Bendigo’s trilogy of essential workshops about
how to grow your business in a dynamic 21st century retail landscape.
Presented by Australia’s peak retail industry body, the Australian Retail
Association.
Event ID: E15278
When: 10–11 August, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Bendigo Capital Theatre, 50 View Street, Bendigo
Cost: $20
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e15278-city-of-greater-bendigotickets-16985544220
Connect the dots to success
Presented by Bendigo Business Council
A formalised networking event complete with facilitators to connect those who
are seeking or promoting a product or service. Come and join in, engage with
like-minded individuals and meet your next client or business partner!
Event ID: E14930
When: 12 August, 5:15pm – 6:30pm
Where: Bendigo Capital Theatre, 50 View Street, Bendigo
Cost: $20
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e14930-bendigo-business-counciltickets-16838331904
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Bendigo events
In partnership with Bendigo Small Business Festival
Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Business development
Hats and high
tea: Journey into
entrepreneurship
E15346
1
August
12:45pm
3:00pm
Bendigo
Christine
Lauder,
Management
Consultant and
Creator of The
Dressing
Table, Kyneton
$50
Women.i.s.e:
Managing the
motherload
E14932
3
August
5:15pm
6:45pm
Bendigo
Bendigo
Business
Council
$20
Build to last:
Grow your
business for
good!
E15053
6
August
4:00pm
6:00pm
Bendigo
Timber
Merchants
Association
(Vic)
$30
21st Century
retail trilogy
E15278
10–11
August
6:00pm
8:30pm
Bendigo
City of Greater
Bendigo
$20
Networking
breakfast:
Challenges in
business
E14889
21
August
7:00am
9:00am
Kennington
Strathfieldsaye
and Districts
Community
Enterprise
Limited
$20
One-stop small
business support
E15281
26
August
5:30pm
6:30pm
Bendigo
Victorian Small
Business
Commissioner
Free
Amplify your
success: Dinner
with Naomi
Simson
(Bendigo)
E15256
27
August
6:00pm
8:30pm
Bendigo
Small
Business
Victoria
$60
Small Business
Bus – Bendigo
E15502
20
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Bendigo
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Small Business
Bus – Bendigo
E15503
21
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Kangaroo
Flat
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Business planning
What makes
Bendigo retail
customers tick?
E14854
4
August
6:00pm
7:30pm
Bendigo
City of Greater
Bendigo
Free
Six steps to grow
your business
E15175
27
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Bendigo
City of Greater
Bendigo
Free
Employing and managing people
Managing your
team
E15197
14
August
10:00am
11:00am
Bendigo
VECCI
$50
Employing Gen Y
E14944
17
August
5:15pm
6:30pm
Bendigo
Bendigo
Young
Professionals
Network
$15
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
13
August
10:00am
noon
Bendigo
Michael
Watson (China
Direct
Sourcing
Victoria)
$17
E14897
19
August
noon
1:00pm
Bendigo
Grant Ready
Pty Ltd
Free
Faces of Small
Business
Exhibition
E15290
29 July
– 14
August
8:00am
6:00pm
Bendigo
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Virtual meetings
for small
business
E15132
11
August
5:30pm
6:30pm
Bendigo
LMHA Network
Ltd
Free
Explore the
digital world
E15180
25
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Bendigo
DE Digital Pty
Ltd
$30
Exporting and importing
Import from
China without
getting burnt
E15357
Grants and assistance
Business grants
and assistance
explained
Innovation
Marketing and social media
Social media 101
E15131
5
August
5:30pm
6:30pm
Bendigo
LMHA Network
Ltd
Free
How to get and
keep great
customers
E15174
6
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Bendigo
City of Greater
Bendigo
Free
Mastering the
digital sales
funnel
E15245
13
August
5:30pm
8:00pm
Bendigo
Creative
Revolution
$47
Blogging for
small business
E15133
18
August
5:30pm
6:30pm
Bendigo
LMHA Network
Ltd
Free
E14930
12
August
5:15pm
6:30pm
Bendigo
Bendigo
Business
Council
$20
Building your
online strategy
E14945
4
August
5:30pm
8:00pm
Bendigo
Workspace
Australia
$30
How secure is
your brand
online?
E15031
20
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Bendigo
Davies
Collison Cave
Free
E15078
6
August
10:00am
11:00am
Bendigo
Australian
School of
Copywriting
$37
4
August
4:00pm
5:00pm
Bendigo
AFS and
Associates Pty
Ltd
Free
Networking
Connect the dots
to success
Online business
Sales
How to write
killer headlines
that get results
Starting a business
Prepare your
business for
success
E15312
To book and to see additional events, visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13
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Geelong and surrounds
Seven strategies for business success
Presented by Business Professional Women Geelong
Australia’s number one small business and entrepreneurial author Andrew
Griffiths shares seven strategies that will inspire business owners and
managers to make simple changes to the way they think and act, and
profoundly impact the results that their business can achieve.
Event ID: E15150
When: 1 August, 10:00am – 11:30am
Where: City Hall, Geelong, 30 Gheringhap Street, Cnr Little Malop Street, Geelong
Cost: $15
Bookings: trybooking.com/133081
Success doesn’t just happen, you create it
Presented by Enterprise Geelong
One of Australia’s most loved personalities Chrissie Swan is a shining example
that success doesn’t just happen, you create it. Reality TV contestant, TV and
radio broadcaster, writer and working mum, Chrissie’s career has gone from
strength to strength. Share her thoughts on taking opportunities, staying true to
who you are, learning resilience and juggling all aspects of your life at this fun
networking event.
Event ID: E14949
When: 5 August, 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Where: The Pier, Cunningham Pier, 10 Western Beach Foreshore Road, Geelong
Cost: $55
Bookings: enterprisegeelong.com.au/geelong-festival-feature-event-chrissie-swan
Greater Geelong City
Look big, sound big: Business blogging for growth
Presented by Augustus Media
Increase your market share, significantly raise your business profile, boost your
website’s SEO and discover broader solutions for clients by using a strategic
blogging campaign.
Event ID: E15201
When: 15 August, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Where: The Empire Grill, 66 McKillop Street, Geelong
Cost: $25
Bookings: trybooking.com/HPEW
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Geelong and surrounds events
In partnership with Geelong Small Business Festival, Enterprise
Geelong Opportunity and the City of Greater Geelong
Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented By
Cost
Business development
Seven
strategies for
business
success
E15150
1
August
10:00am
11:30am
Geelong
Business
Professional
Women
Geelong
$15
Identifying
business
processes
inefficiencies
E15016
3
August
7:15am
9:45am
Geelong
Ocom Software
$25
Success
doesn’t just
happen, you
create it
E14949
5
August
6:00pm
9:30pm
Geelong
Enterprise
Geelong
$55
Build to last:
Grow your
business for
good!
E15052
11
August
4:00pm
6:00pm
Torquay
Timber
Merchants
Association
(Vic)
$30
One-stop small
business
support
E15258
12
August
3:30pm
4:30pm
Geelong
Victorian Small
Business
Commissioner
Free
On the couch
E14959
12
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Torquay
Crowe Horwath
Free
Fearless
business
inventory (FBI)
E15161
13
August
5:30pm
8:30pm
Geelong
Maverick
Solutions Pty
Ltd
$25
How to take
your business
to the next level
E15021
19
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Geelong
Advisory
Partners Pty Ltd
Free
Powercor
Geelong
Business
Excellence
Awards
E14950
20
August
6:00pm
10:00pm
North
Geelong
Geelong
Chamber of
Commerce
$155
Pricing for
sustainable
cashflow
E15276
22
August
9:45am
12:30pm
Geelong
What Your
Customers
Want
$25
Amplify your
success:
Dinner with
Naomi Simson
(Geelong)
E15266
26
August
6:00pm
8:30pm
Geelong
Small Business
Victoria
$60
Small Business
Bus – Geelong
E15501
18
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Geelong
Small Business
Victoria
Free
Small Business
Bus – Geelong
E15520
29
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Geelong
Small Business
Victoria
Free
11
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Geelong
BW Business
Development
$25
Business planning
Planning for
farm to gate
opportunities
E14852
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented By
Cost
See the way
forward
E14953
24
August
7:00am
8:30am
Drysdale
SpringDale
Neighbourhood
Centre Inc
$35
Maximise your
intellectual
property (&
your business
potential)
E15033
27
August
7:45am
9:00am
Geelong
Davies Collison
Cave
Free
Smarter
business plans
E14800
31
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Geelong
BW Business
Development
$25
Employing and managing people
Managing your
team
E15193
7
August
10:00am
11:00am
Geelong
VECCI
$50
The art and
science of
business
communication
E15170
20
August
7:15am
9:00am
Geelong
Joanne Clark,
Destiny Pursuit
Coaching and
Training
$35
Financial management
All about cloud
accounting
E15011
6
August
7:30am
9:00am
Geelong
Expert Cloud
Accounts
$30
Cloud
accounting and
financial
literacy
E14961
18
August
9:30am
12:30pm
Geelong
Crowe Horwath
Free
E14784
13
August
noon
1:00pm
Geelong
Grant Ready
Pty Ltd
Free
Faces of Small
Business
Exhibition
E15292
17–30
August
8:00am
6:00pm
Geelong
Small Business
Victoria
Free
How 2 innovate
E14853
19
August
9:00am
11:00am
Geelong
GMIC Ltd
$30
YouTube:
Show the
competition
how it’s done!
E15014
24
August
7:00pm
8:30pm
Newtown
Escape Shift
Film
$20
iPhone and
iPad your
business on the
move
E14754
27
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Geelong
JNH Software
Pty Ltd
$15
E15048
17
August
6:00pm
7:15pm
Geelong
Base Legal
$20
Grants and assistance
Business
grants and
assistance
explained
Innovation
Managing risk
Your business:
Your terms
Marketing and social media
Socialise your
enterprise in
the digital age
E14913
30 July
6:30pm
9:30pm
Queenscliff
Borough of
Queenscliffe
$40
How to be a
digital thought
leader
E15345
10
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Geelong
Choc Chip
Digital
$19
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented By
Cost
Grow your
business with
video and
YouTube
E15211
11
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Geelong
Mio Ristic –
Video Vault
$39
Look big, sound
big: Business
blogging for
growth
E15201
15
August
9:30am
12:30pm
Geelong
Augustus Media
$25
Low season
marketing
strategies on a
shoestring
budget
E14915
20
August
10:00am
noon
Queenscliff
Borough of
Queenscliffe
$25
Creating fresh
ideas for
business
content
E15062
27
August
11:00am
1:00pm
Geelong
Communication
Tree Pty Ltd
$20
Google your
business
E15305
29
August
9:00am
1:00pm
East
Geelong
Achievement
Technologies
Pty Ltd
$50
WTF (Why
Things Fail):
Networking and
effective
communication
E14933
4
August
6:30pm
8:30pm
Geelong
Eastern
Geelong
Business
Network
$15
Enterprise
Geelong
Business Café:
Speed
networking
E14948
16
August
2:00pm
4:00pm
Geelong
Enterprise
Geelong
Free
Building your
business
community
E15317
17
August
9:30am
11:00am
Geelong
PACE Business
Services
$25
Deeper
networking for
success
E15324
25
August
7:00am
9:00am
Geelong
BNI Bay City
Geelong
$30
Networking
Online business
Innovate for
success with
web power
E15169
14
August
8:30am
5:00pm
Geelong
Joanne Clark,
Destiny Pursuit
Coaching and
Training; Jurgen
Straus,
Innovabiz; Elle
Tosolini, Video
Ninjas
$125
It’ll cost how
much?
E15142
25
August
6:00pm
7:30pm
Newtown
GOOP Pty Ltd
$25
I need to grow
sales ... But
how?
E15226
6
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Geelong
ActionCOACH
Geelong
Free
How to write
killer headlines
that get results
E15084
21
August
10:00am
11:00am
Geelong
Australian
School of
Copywriting
$37
Sales
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented By
Cost
Starting a business
Starting your
business
E14934
5
August
9:30am
1:00pm
Geelong
City of Greater
Geelong
$30
What to do
before starting
a business
E14960
19
August
5:30pm
7:00pm
Geelong
Crowe Horwath
Free
11:00am
1:00pm
Newtown
Sara Taylor
Photography
$45
Training and skills development
How to take
great photos for
your business
E15349
11
August
To book and to see additional events, visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13
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Gippsland
Building the vibe in your business
Presented by Gippsland Small Business Festival
Realise your full business potential, as Australia’s pioneer marketing and brand
thought leader Gary Bertwistle shares his tools and ideas to create a powerful
brand in the minds of your customers.
SALE
Event ID: E15042
When: 10 August, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Criterion Hotel, 90 Macalister Street, Sale
Cost: $35
Bookings: buildingthevibeinwellington.eventbrite.com.au
MORWELL
Event ID: E15003
When: 11 August, 7:00am – 9:00am
Where: Waratah Restaurant, 80 Princes Drive, Morwell
Cost: $25
Bookings: buildingthevibeinlatrobe.eventbrite.com.au
WARRAGUL
Event ID: E14927
When: 11 August, noon – 2:30pm
Where: Warragul Country Club, 41 Sutton Street, Warragul
Cost: $35
Bookings: buildingthevibeinbawbaw.eventbrite.com.au
LEONGATHA
Event ID: E15039
When: 12 August, 7:00am – 9:00am
Where: South Gippsland Shire Council, Smiths Street, Leongatha
Cost: $25
Bookings: buildingthevibeinsouthgippsland.eventbrite.com.au
PHILLIP ISLAND
Event ID: E15036
When: 12 August, noon – 2:00pm
Where: The Cape Kitchen, 1215 Phillip Island Road, Phillip Island
Cost: $35
Bookings: buildingthevibeinbasscoast.eventbrite.com.au
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Gippsland events
In partnership with Gippsland Small Business Festival
Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Business development
Amplify your
success: Dinner
with Naomi
Simson
(Traralgon)
E15262
6
August
6:00pm
8:30pm
Traralgon
Small
Business
Victoria
$60
Build to last:
Grow your
business for
good!
E15051
13
August
4:00pm
6:00pm
Wonthaggi
Timber
Merchants
Association
(Vic)
$30
Family business
tools and advice
E15311
19
August
noon
1:30pm
Sale
Wellington
Shire
Council
$20
Bass Coast
Business
Awards
E15037
21
August
6:30pm
11:00pm
Inverloch
Bass Coast
Shire
Council
$60
Southern
Business
Women’s
Network:
Communication
and Strategic
Thinking
E15319
27
August
6:00pm
9:45pm
Inverloch
Southern
Business
Womens
Network Inc
$42
Small Business
Bus – Sale
E15504
24
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Sale
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Small Business
Bus – Traralgon
E15505
25
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Traralgon
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Small Business
Bus –
Korumburra
E15506
26
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Korumburra
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Small Business
Bus –
Wonthaggi
E15507
27
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Wonthaggi
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Business planning
Be prepared!
Plan your
business future
E14976
18
August
5:45pm
7:30pm
Korumburra
South
Gippsland
Shire
Council
Free
Business
planning
E14751
18
August
8:30am
5:00pm
Warragul
Baw Baw
Shire
Council
$200
Be prepared!
Plan your
business future
E15489
19
August
5:15pm
8:00pm
Foster
South
Gippsland
Shire
Council
Free
Be prepared!
Plan your
business future
E15490
20
August
5:45pm
7:30pm
Leongatha
South
Gippsland
Shire
Council
Free
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Employing and managing people
Becoming an
employer
sponsor
E14964
14
August
5:30pm
7:00pm
Traralgon
Morgan
Jensen
Migration
Free
Managing your
team
E15202
24
August
2:00pm
3:00pm
Traralgon
VECCI
$50
26
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Sale
Crowe
Horwath,
Brad Sellars
Free
Financial management
Cloud
accounting and
financial literacy
E15336
Marketing and social media
Building the
vibe in your
business
E15198
10
August
7:00am
9:00am
Lucknow
East
Gippsland
Shire
Council
$25
Building the
vibe in your
business
E15042
10
August
7:00pm
9:00pm
Sale
Wellington
Shire
Council
$35
Building the
vibe in your
business
E15003
11
August
7:00am
9:00am
Morwell
Latrobe City
Council
$25
Building the
vibe in your
business
E14927
11
August
noon
2:30pm
Warragul
Baw Baw
Shire
Council
$35
Building the
vibe in your
business
E15039
12
August
7:00am
9:00am
Leongatha
South
Gippsland
Shire
Council
$25
Building the
vibe in your
business
E15036
12
August
noon
2:00pm
Phillip
Island
Bass Coast
Shire
Council
$35
E15077
24
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Maffra
Wellington
Shire
Council
$20
Networking
Business
networking
Starting a business
What to do
before starting a
business
E15333
5
August
5:30pm
7:00pm
Warragul
Crowe
Horwath,
Jayman
Prestidge
Free
What to do
before starting a
business
E15337
12
August
5:30pm
7:00pm
Bairnsdale
Crowe
Horwath,
Tim
Morrison
Free
12:30pm
2:30pm
Traralgon
WorkSafe
Victoria
Free
Workplace health and safety
Understanding
the importance
of health and
safety
E15534
26
August
To book and to see additional events, visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13
22 15.
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Shepparton and surrounds
How secure is your brand online?
Presented by Davies Collison Cave
An online presence is becoming increasingly important for businesses but how
do you make sure that your brand is protected in the online marketplace? Come
along to this presentation by legal firm Davies Collison Cave and find out.
Event ID: E15123
When: 13 August, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Sebastian’s Restaurant, Wyndhamere Motel, 65–67 Wyndham Street,
Shepparton
Cost: Free
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/howsecure-is-your-brand-onlinetickets-16839379036
Online / offline networking event
Presented by Greater Shepparton City Council
When: it’s done right, networking is a low-cost or no-cost marketing effort that
can win you 87% of your customers. What’s not to like! Come along to this fun
and interactive evening, meet like-minded business owners, enjoy some nibbles
and find out about networking online and offline. What’s different, what’s the
same and what works! Be warned: you may just leave with some new
customers!
Event ID: E15153
When: 18 August, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: The Aussie Hotel, 73 Fryers Street, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e15153-greater-shepparton-city-counciltickets16839779233
Chamber of Commerce networking event
Presented by Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Take your business to the next level and connect with business owners from a
cross section of Shepparton’s industry and retail sectors at this premier
Business After Hours event.
Event ID: E15179
When: 26 August, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: The Aussie Hotel, 73 Fryers Street, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e15179-shepparton-chamber-ofcommerce-andindustrytickets-16853598567
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Shepparton and surrounds events
In partnership with Shepparton Small Business Festival
Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Business development
Build to last:
Grow your
business for
good!
E15054
4
August
4:00pm
6:00pm
Shepparton
Timber
Merchants
Association
(Vic)
$30
Small
Business Bus
– Shepparton
E15514
12
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Shepparton
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
2:00pm
3:00pm
Shepparton
VECCI
$50
Employing and managing people
Managing your
team
E15195
13
August
Marketing and social media
Develop a
social media
strategy
E15149
27
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Shepparton
Greater
Shepparton
City Council
Free
Business
networking
E15157
5
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Shepparton
Greater
Shepparton
City Council
$20
Online / offline
networking
event
E15153
18
August
6:00pm
9:00pm
Shepparton
Greater
Shepparton
City Council
Free
Chamber of
Commerce
networking
event
E15179
26
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Shepparton
Shepparton
Chamber of
Commerce
and Industry
Free
13
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Shepparton
Davies
Collison
Cave
Free
12
August
6:00pm
9:30pm
Shepparton
Greater
Shepparton
City Council
$30
9:30am
11:00am
Shepparton
WorkSafe
Victoria
Free
Networking
Online business
How secure is
your brand
online?
E15123
Starting a business
Starting your
business
E15158
Workplace health and safety
Understanding
the importance
of health and
safety
(Shepparton)
E15535
17
August
To book and to see additional events, visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13
22 15.
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Mildura
Women in business: Sharing success
Presented by ANZ Banking Group
Network with like-minded others and be inspired by successful women
entrepreneurs, business owners and leading executives as they share insights,
stories and key tips gathered on their roads to success.
Event ID: E14982
When: 10 August, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Mildura Arts Centre, 199 Cureton Avenue, Mildura
Cost: $10
Bookings: milduraregion.com.au
Towards the future
Presented by Mildura Development Corporation
Discover how the leadership brain will need to evolve to achieve commercial
advantage in the 21st century and the new thinking and principles that will be
required.
Event ID: E14985
When: 14 August, noon – 2:30pm
Where: Mildura Club, 85–91 Deakin Avenue, Mildura
Cost: $52
Bookings: milduraregion.com.au
Getting to know Chinese visitors
Presented by Mildura Tourism and Mildura Development
Corporation
Qualified guidance especially for tourism and retail operators to help you make
informed decisions about the reality and potential of maximising Chinese visitor
business. Get yourself ready with the relevant information to decide what level,
if any, is appropriate for you to leverage this growing market.
Event ID: E14994
When: 25 August, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Mercure Mildura, 120 Eighth Street, Mildura
Cost: $32
Bookings: milduraregion.com.au
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Mildura events
Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Business development
Knowledge to
profit: Where:
science meets
SMEs
E14979
4
August
7:30am
9:00am
Mildura
CSIRO
$20
Women in
business:
Sharing
success
E14982
10
August
6:00pm
9:00pm
Mildura
ANZ Banking
Group
$10
Winning
government
business
E15015
12
August
5:30pm
9:00pm
Swan Hill
Swan Hill
Rural City
Council
$30
Getting to
know Chinese
visitors
E14994
25
August
9:30am
12:30pm
Mildura
Mildura
Tourism and
Mildura
Development
Corporation
$32
Small Business
Bus – Mildura
E15492
30 July
10:00am
3:45pm
Mildura
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Small Business
Bus – Mildura
E15491
31 July
10:00am
3:45pm
Mildura
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
18
August
11:00am
noon
Mildura
Department
of Justice
and
Regulation
Free
Customer service
Australian
consumer law:
Rights and
responsibilities
E15162
Employing and managing people
Towards the
future
E14985
14
August
noon
2:30pm
Mildura
Mildura
Development
Corporation
$52
Managing your
team
E15204
27
August
2:00pm
3:00pm
Mildura
VECCI
$50
Exporting and importing
Get export
ready: It’s
easy!
E14980
6
August
5:00pm
6:30pm
Mildura
TradeStart
Free
Market
selection and
why it matters
E14981
7
August
8:30am
10:00am
Mildura
TradeStart
Free
Import from
China without
getting burnt
E15359
27
August
10:00am
noon
Mildura
Michael
Watson
(China Direct
Sourcing
Victoria)
$17
6
August
10:00am
11:30am
Mildura
Department
of Justice
and
Regulation
Free
Grants and assistance
Victorian
government
assistance
programs for
small business
E14992
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Victorian
government
assistance
programs for
small business
E14992
21
August
10:00am
11:30am
Mildura
Regional
Development
Victoria
Free
E14989
18
August
6:00pm
7:30pm
Mildura
Mildura Rural
City Council
Business
Events Unit
Free
E15214
17
August
9:30am
1:00pm
Mildura
Mildura
Development
Corporation
Inc
$30
6:00pm
9:00pm
Mildura
Help 4 Small
Business
$15
Innovation
How
collaboration
maximises
business
events
Managing risk
Crisis planning
for business
Marketing and social media
Using social
media as a
marketing tool
E14983
12
August
To book and to see additional events, visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13
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North East Victoria
Marketing with no money
Presented by Indigo Shire Council, Rural City of Wangaratta, and
Benalla Rural City Council
Pick up simple, free, cheap marketing strategies to build up your business
profile without busting the budget from “Marketing with no money” author Leah
Squire. Go home armed with low and no-cost ideas and resources galore!
Event ID: E15140
When: 10 August, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Rutherglen Library, 153 High Street, Rutherglen
Cost: $10
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e15140-indigo-shire-tickets-16839893575
Event ID: E15223
When: 12 August, 5:30pm – 7:15pm
Where: Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, 33–37 Ford Street, Wangaratta
Cost: $10
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e15223-marketing-with-no-moneytickets-16853564465
Event ID: E15134
When: 14 August, 8:30am – 10:30am
Where: Department of Primary Industries, 89 Sydney Road, Benalla
Cost: $10
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e15134-benalla-rural-city-counciltickets-16838098205
Connecting rural business women
Presented by PR Curtis and C McGowan and KL Nankervis
Attend workshops, network, share ideas, experiences and common issues and
make connections with rural women from across Victoria and southern NSW at
this annual celebration of the diversity and talent of women from all levels and
types of business, from farming to corporates, home businesses and
government.
Event ID: E15013
When: 23–24 August, noon – 4:00pm
Where: Memorial Hall, Ford Street, Beechworth
Cost: $358
Bookings: connectingruralbusinesswomen.com.au
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North East Victoria events
In partnership with North East Small Business Festival
Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Business development
Amplify your
success:
Dinner with
Naomi Simson
(Wangaratta)
E15261
5
August
6:00pm
8:30pm
Wangaratta
Small
Business
Victoria
$60
Succession
planning with
Robin
Buckham
E15352
7
August
3:30pm
6:00pm
Wangaratta
Wangaratta
Chamber of
Commerce
$15
Conscious
business boot
camp
E15470
20
August
9:30am
4:00pm
Wodonga
Wodonga
Chamber of
Commerce
$25
Connecting
rural business
women
E15013
23–24
August
noon
4:00pm
Beechworth
PR Curtis
and C
McGowan
and KL
Nankervis
$358
Small
Business Bus
– Tallangatta
E15508
3
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Tallangatta
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Small
Business Bus
– Rutherglen
E15509
4
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Rutherglen
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Small
Business Bus
– Wangaratta
E15510
5
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Wangaratta
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Small
Business Bus
– Bright
E15511
6
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Bright
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Small
Business Bus
– Benalla
E15515
14
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Benalla
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Employing and managing people
Managing
your team
E15194
11
August
2:00pm
3:00pm
Wodonga
VECCI
$50
Benalla
business
health expo
E15139
29
August
11:00am
4:00pm
Benalla
Benalla
Rural City
Council
$1
Grants and assistance
Business
grants and
assistance
explained
E15318
10
August
2:00pm
3:00pm
Benalla
Grant Ready
Pty Ltd
Free
Business
grants and
assistance
explained
E14803
11
August
noon
1:00pm
Wangaratta
Grant Ready
Pty Ltd
Free
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Business
grants and
assistance
explained
E15321
12
August
11:00am
noon
Yackandandah
Grant Ready
Pty Ltd
Free
Business
grants and
assistance
explained
E15323
13
August
11:00am
noon
Wodonga
Grant Ready
Pty Ltd
Free
Business
breakfast and
industry skills
session
E15335
25
August
7:30am
9:00am
Wangaratta
Rural City of
Wangaratta
$20
Marketing and social media
Marketing with
no money
E15140
10
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Rutherglen
Leah Squire
$10
Marketing with
no money
E15223
12
August
5:30pm
7:15pm
Wangaratta
Rural City of
Wangaratta
$10
Marketing with
no money
E15134
14
August
8:30am
10:30am
Benalla
Benalla
Rural City
Council
$10
Social media
E15143
18
August
5:30pm
7:30pm
Beechworth
Sally
Rodgers
$10
Social media
made simple
E15151
19
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Benalla
Benalla
Rural City
Council
$10
Facebook for
business: The
next step
E15213
20
August
5:30pm
7:15pm
Wangaratta
Rural City of
Wangaratta
$10
E15465
7
August
9:30am
12:30pm
Wodonga
Wodonga
Chamber of
Commerce
$60
Networking
Networking for
success: Your
personal
brand and you
To book and to see additional events, visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13
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Warrnambool and surrounds
Club Wednesday: Business networking
Presented by Warrnambool City Council
Hear Australia’s foremost demographer Bernard Salt speak about where
Warrnambool is currently positioned and his projections for life and business
over the coming decades at this networking function open to all members of
Warrnambool’s business community.
Event ID: E15315
When: 5 August, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Lighthouse Theatre, 185 Timor Street, Warrnambool
Cost: Free
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e15315-warrnambool-city-counciltickets-16854555429
o2 Media BizFest
Presented by o2 Media
o2 Media BizFest is a fresh and exciting event designed to inspire professional
development in regional Victoria. Showcase products and services, connect
with new customers and pick up practical skills at workshops on topics
including, e-marketing and social media, innovation, business planning,
personal branding, stress management, communications, customer service,
health and vitality, preparing for export, managing people, homebased business
success, and more.
Event ID: E15177
When: 10 August, 9:30am – 10:00pm
Where: Warrnambool’s Lighthouse Theatre, Cnr Liebig and Lava Streets, Warrnambool
Cost: $120/150
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/e15177-o2-media-bizfest-tickets-16853331769
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Warrnambool and surrounds events
In partnership with GSC
Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Business development
o2 Media
BizFest
E15177
10
August
9:30am
10:00pm
Warrnambool
o2 Media
$120/150
Food and
fibre: the
future of
agribusiness
E15004
13
August
10:00am
1:00pm
Warrnambool
Industry
Capability
Network (ICN)
Free
One-stop
small
business
support
E15246
18
August
5:30pm
6:30pm
Warrnambool
Victorian
Small
Business
Commissioner
Free
Creative
Portland: New
business
success
stories
E15109
18
August
6:00pm
8:30pm
Portland
Committee for
Portland
$35
Secret
women’s
business
E15186
25
August
10:00am
10:30am
Ararat
Ararat Rural
City Council
Free
Amplify your
success:
Dinner with
Naomi
Simson
E15265
25
August
6:00pm
8:30pm
Warrnambool
Small
Business
Victoria
$60
Big brekky for
small
business
E15135
28
August
7:30am
9:45am
Port Fairy
Moyne Shire
Council
$10
Small
Business Bus
– Terang
E15493
3
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Terang
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Small
Business Bus
–
Warrnambool
E15494
4
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Warrnambool
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Small
Business Bus
– Port Fairy
E15495
5
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Port Fairy
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
Small
Business Bus
– Portland
E15496
6
August
10:00am
3:45pm
Portland
Small
Business
Victoria
Free
28
August
5:45pm
9:00pm
Portland
Glenelg Shire
Council
$20
3:00pm
Warrnambool
VECCI
$50
Business planning
Steer Glenelg
Shire visitors
to your
business door
E15159
Employing and managing people
Managing
your team
E15192
5
August
2:00pm
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
Exporting and importing
Doing
business with
China
E15020
11
August
6:00pm
8:30pm
Warrnambool
Warrnambool
City Council
Free
Exporting or
thinking about
it?
E14891
19
August
10:00am
noon
Warrnambool
Regional
Development
Victoria –
Warrnambool
Free
25
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Hamilton
Southern
Grampians
Shire Council
$20
6
August
10:00am
noon
Warrnambool
Regional
Development
Victoria –
Warrnambool
Free
Financial management
Keep the cash
flowing
E15294
Grants and assistance
Grants for
small
business and
community
organisations
E14895
Marketing and social media
Marketing
your business
to local
customers
E15488
20
August
6:00pm
9:00pm
Port Fairy
Moyne Shire
Council
Free
Corangamite’s
ninety day
marketing
challenge
E14841
26
August
6:00pm
9:00pm
Camperdown
Corangamite
Shire Council
$20
Turn LinkedIn
into gold!
E14762
27
August
4:30pm
6:00pm
Warrnambool
Media
Momentum
Free
Business and
Professional
Women South
West
breakfast
E15046
4
August
7:15am
8:45am
Warrnambool
Business and
Professional
Women South
West
$35
Club
Wednesday:
Business
networking
E15315
5
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Warrnambool
Warrnambool
City Council
Free
Women in
business:
Network and
be inspired
E15478
14
August
noon
1:30pm
Portland
Committee for
Portland
$25
19
August
8:30am
5:15pm
Warrnambool
Joanne Clark,
Destiny
Pursuit
Coaching and
Training;
Jurgen
Straus,
Innovabiz;
Elle Tosolini,
Video Ninjas
$125
Networking
Online business
Innovate for
success with
web power
E15172
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Event Title
Event
ID
Date
Start
End
Location
Presented
By
Cost
E15293
18
August
6:00pm
8:00pm
Hamilton
Southern
Grampians
Shire Council
$20
Sales
Pricing for
profit
To book and to see additional events, visit business.vic.gov.au/festival or call 13
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